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Updated January 10, 2024·
If noise cancellation and comfort for long flights are your top priorities, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are superior due to their higher noise isolation and comfort scores, aligning with their active noise cancelling feature. Conversely, the Soundcore Space One headphones might be better for a budget-conscious choice since they are typically less expensive, offer a longer battery life, wired connectivity, and come with a foldable design for easy transport. The Bose earbuds will also provide a more immersive sound quality and a better experience when listening to music. However, they have a lower mic quality which could be a concern for calls and meetings. Additionally, the Soundcore has a unique virtual surround feature which the Bose lacks, which could enhance your experience for movies and gaming despite its generally lower scores in sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space One
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.8
The Soundcore Space One and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music, though the Soundcore Space One is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.6
4.8
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Soundcore Space One are both poor for gaming, though the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.6
4.2
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
4.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
6.0
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Space One is very good.
Battery
7.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$100
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
8.9
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Soundcore Space One 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 Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Soundcore Space One
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Tim Gideon | September 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space One noise-cancelling headphones are stylish, comfortable, and affordable. They offer better active noise cancellation than we expect for the price, and their sculpted audio impresses thanks to the adjustable EQ and support for the hi-res LDAC codec. Overall, they’re an excellent value and well worth your attention if you're on a budget."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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