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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds offer superior noise isolation and are great for air travel, thanks to their active noise cancelling feature. They are comfortable, have a high sound quality, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices with app equalizer and customization options. Despite their higher price, they're wireless and support AAC codec for better sound performance on Apple devices, but they don't have the lowest latency, which could be an issue for gaming and watching TV. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic), on the other hand, is more budget-friendly and offers a good build quality and a detachable cable. These earbuds feature a balanced armature driver for a distinct audio experience and they come with a mic that has a higher quality score than Bose's. Also, they have better latency for gaming and TV. However, you'll miss out on wireless convenience, active noise cancelling, and app-based customization. If you're looking for cost-effective earbuds primarily for general listening or gaming, the KZ ZSN Pro could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.7
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.6
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
5.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
4.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
7.4
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$24
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) to have excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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.
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