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Updated April 11, 2024·
If noise cancellation is a priority and you frequently travel, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones provide superior active noise cancelling and comfort, but come at a premium price. These are also suitable if you require a headphone for both music and TV with low latency, thanks to its AptX Adaptive codec. However, if you're looking for an affordable option that's great for long calls and meetings, and offers a much longer battery life, consider the Earfun Wave Pro headphones. Although the Earfun's noise isolation is very good, it may not match the Bose in terms of cancelling out ambient noise. Both are over-ear, closed-back headphones good for general listening but the Earfun Wave Pro with its low latency mode might be better for gaming. Neither is ideally suited for exercise due to their size and form factor, and while both are foldable, the Earfun lacks active noise cancelling and the premium build quality of the Bose. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Earfun Wave Pro
- Excellent for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Earfun Wave Pro is good.
Gaming
9.3
8.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Phone Calls
5.3
9.0
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
9.1
The Earfun Wave Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
9.0
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Earfun Wave Pro is very good.
Battery
29.0 Hours
80.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Earfun Wave Pro has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Earfun Wave Pro costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Earfun Wave Pro has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Earfun Wave Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Earfun | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 268 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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 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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