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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and comfort for air travel and want a premium over-ear option with wireless connectivity, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones may be worth the investment despite the higher cost. They support a lossless codec and have a long battery life, which is excellent for various media consumption. However, if you're on a budget and need something more compact for regular wired use, the KZ ZSN Pro offers good sound and is suitable for gaming due to their low latency. They do lack active noise canceling and aren't as comfortable for long periods like the Bose. Remember, the KZ earbuds are less versatile for calls and meetings, and won't isolate noise as effectively as 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 KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Gaming
9.3
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.4
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Battery
29.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$429
$24
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 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 | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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SoundGuys
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."
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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