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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation for a quiet listening environment, such as during air travel or in noisy spaces, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds, with excellent active noise cancelling, are a strong choice. They also provide superior sound quality for music listening and a secure fit which could be ideal for light exercise. However, these benefits come with a higher price. In contrast, the Sony MDREX15AP earbuds are a budget-friendly option that offers good sound quality and comfort but lacks wireless connectivity and advanced features such as noise cancellation and app controls. The Sony earbuds, being wired, might be better suited for stationary listening scenarios like TV and video where a stable connection without latency is important. 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 Sony MDREX15AP
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1
8.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is very good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is good.
Gaming
5.6
6.7
The Sony MDREX15AP is only fair for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
3.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
5.4
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony MDREX15AP is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
9.3
The Sony MDREX15AP is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sony MDREX15AP is good.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The Sony MDREX15AP does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$20
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the Sony MDREX15AP costs $20.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Sony MDREX15AP both have very good build quality, though the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has somewhat better build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the Sony MDREX15AP compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | Sony MDREX15AP |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | March 1, 2014 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 4.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 3.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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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."
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Pete Anthony | June 2022
"At the ultra budget $10 price-point (and we’ve seen the no-mic version go for as cheap as $7), I’d say these are a decent option if you’re looking for a passable pair of earbuds for basic use that’s as cheap as possible. I wouldn’t say they feel or sound as good as some of the ultra-budget alternatives out there – of which there are a few at this point – but some might disagree. I will say though that the cable is a little bit nicer than those of that same competition."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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