Beats Studio Pro
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores
Specifications
| Beats Studio Pro | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | plush cushions |
| Headband | — | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 95 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | Spatial Audio, 7.1 Virtual Surround | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Beats app | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Beats Studio Pro
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 42 specs.