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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize noise isolation and sound quality for a variety of uses including work calls, music, and air travel, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, with active noise cancelling and excellent ratings in those areas, may be worth the premium price. However, if you're looking for a more affordable choice that still offers very good overall sound and you don't mind skipping extras like noise cancellation, the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 could be a better option. The Creative Labs earbuds also have AptX Lossless codec, which may appeal to audiophiles seeking high-quality audio streaming, but this feature is only beneficial if you have compatible devices. Additionally, the Creative Labs model is lighter, which could be more comfortable for long-term wear. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
- The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
8.9
7.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
$150
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 costs $150.
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Key similarities
Music
8.6
8.4
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both very good for music.
Gaming
8.8
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
4.9
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
7.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to be very good for TV and video, while the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 is good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $150 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Creative Labs | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
Creative Labs Aurvana Ace 2
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Tim Gideon | December 2023
"The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 earphones deliver robust, crisp audio thanks to their combination of xMEMS and dynamic drivers. We're fans of their extensive, high-quality codec options and highly customizable EQ."
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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 Creative Labs
Creative Labs is a Singaporean technology company specialized in the manufacture of multimedia products. They created the world-famous Soundblaster soundcard back in 1989 which was a staple of the gaming community for a long time. Nowadays, besides still marketing their discrete audio systems, they offer a wide array of headphones, gaming headsets and speakers that still preserve that same heritage.
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