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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds feature active noise cancelling, great for use in noisy environments or during air travel, are sweatproof certified, and have a more compact design, making them highly suited for exercise and portability; they also offer wireless convenience with a moderate battery life including the case, yet may fall short in battery life compared to others. In comparison, the EPOS PC38X headphones boast superior microphone quality, a spacious soundstage, are optimized for gaming with no latency due to their wired connection, and offer an excellent overall sound quality, suited for music, calls, and gaming. The Bose is more expensive but excels in active lifestyles and noise isolation, while EPOS stands out in home gaming setups and immersive listening experiences but is less suited for outdoor activities and noisy spots due to their open design and lack of active noise cancellation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
9.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Gaming
8.8
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Phone Calls
5.1
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.9
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
8.1
9.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.9
2.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery.
Cost
$249
$139
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the EPOS PC38X costs $139.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has excellent build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the EPOS PC38X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | EPOS PC38X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $139 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | EPOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 10/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 6.2/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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