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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and sound quality for a variety of activities like music listening, air travel, and TV, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones would be the better option; they also offer active noise cancelling which is excellent for noisy environments. However, if you're looking for a more affordable, portable option with good sound for casual use and you exercise regularly, the Soundcore P20i earbuds, which are sweatproof, may suit you better. Keep in mind that the Bose has superior comfort and build quality, but the Soundcore offers better value for money. Both have built-in controls and are suitable for calls, but the Bose has a longer battery life for extended use without charging. Consider what features are most important to you in your daily activities when making your decision. 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 Soundcore P20i
- The Soundcore P20i has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Key differences
Music
8.3
6.4
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Gaming
9.3
7.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore P20i is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore P20i is only fair.
Battery
29.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
$30
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.3
5.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore P20i both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
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Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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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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