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Updated April 11, 2024·
Considering the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ, they are good if you prefer a more portable, in-ear option with stemless design that's suitable for exercise due to sweatproof certification. They offer fair sound for music and good for calls, with a solid build quality and active noise cancelling. On the other hand, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones provide superior comfort, excellent noise isolation, and are better suited for long listening sessions and air travel. They have very good sound quality, especially for TV and gaming, with the added benefit of being foldable for easier transport. Choose the Beoplay EQ for a more compact form and activity use, or the Bose for immersive sound and comfort during extended use, keeping in mind the Bose are often somewhat more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.8
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Phone Calls
7.2
5.3
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
6.0
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
29.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life.
Cost
$176
$429
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The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones costs $429.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to have excellent build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$176 | $429 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | November 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 29 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 255 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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About Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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