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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have superior overall sound quality, better noise isolation, and active noise cancelling that makes them ideal for air travel and use in noisy environments. They're comfortable and have a high build and control quality. However, they are pricier and have a shorter battery life. In contrast, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is more affordable with longer battery life and better performance for gaming due to its low latency mode. While they have good mic quality and are sweatproof, they lack active noise cancelling, limiting their ability to block out ambient sound compared to the Bose. Consider your priorities, whether it's superior sound and noise isolation or savings and gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Key differences
Music
8.6
6.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.9
8.1
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for noise reduction, though the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is somewhat better.
Battery
6.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
$100
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$250
$300
$350
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $100.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both very good for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.1
5.4
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 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 Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to be very good for TV and video, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good.
Build Quality
9.0
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to have excellent build quality, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has very good build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 5 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."
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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