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Updated April 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Soundcore Space One, consider your priorities. The Bose headphones offer superior comfort, better build quality, effective active noise cancelling, and are well-suited for air travel and watching TV due to low latency. They also support AptX Adaptive codec for high-quality audio over wireless connections. However, they come at a premium price. The Soundcore, while less costly, provides good sound quality and similar noise isolation but lacks in mic quality and is not recommended for calls or gaming. If budget is a concern and you primarily listen to music or travel, Soundcore might suffice. For a top-tier listening experience with better call quality and more versatile use, especially for TV and gaming, Bose would be the better choice, assuming you're willing to invest more. Both options support wireless and wired connection modes and offer similar battery life. 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 Space One
- The Soundcore Space One has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
4.8
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Phone Calls
5.3
4.2
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Soundcore Space One are both poor for phone calls, though the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
4.7
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
TV and Video
9.0
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space One is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Soundcore Space One is very good.
Cost
$429
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Soundcore Space One costs $100.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Soundcore Space One has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to be very good for music, while the Soundcore Space One is good.
Battery
29.0 Hours
30.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space One has 30 hours of battery life.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and the Soundcore Space One compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Soundcore Space One |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 4.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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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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