Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Vasco Translator E1 E1
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Vasco Translator E1 E1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | Vasco Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Vasco Translator E1 E1
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average battery (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average sound (28th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 6.6x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Vasco Translator E1 E1
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.