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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value active noise cancelling for air travel or quiet environments, the Bose 700 is the best choice as they offer excellent noise isolation. However, the Earfun Wave Pro provides a similar overall sound quality and better battery life for significantly less expense. For gaming and TV, the Earfun Wave Pro's low latency mode outperforms the Bose 700. The Bose 700 has a slight advantage in comfort and build quality, but both have very good mic quality for calls. The Earfun Wave Pro also supports the LDAC codec, which is preferable for high-quality audio streaming, whereas the Bose 700 does not. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.3
8.7
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for gaming, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Phone Calls
8.3
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Bose 700 is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is very good for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Battery
20.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose 700 has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.0
The Bose 700 and Earfun Wave Pro are both good for music.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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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.
About Earfun
Earfun is an audio equipment manufacturer, headquartered in California, that specializes in producing quality, very affordable earbuds and wireless speakers. According to their site, their mission is to provide high-quality sound that the general public can hear, perceive, and afford.
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