Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Soundcore Sleep A30 A30
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Soundcore Sleep A30 A30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | 4 x Silicone Eartips, 4 x Foam Eartips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.10 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 4.599999904632568 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | soundcore Sleep A30 by Anker Sleep Earbuds, Smart Active Noise Cancelling Sleep Headphones, Adaptive Snore-Masking System, Ultra-Comfort for Side Sleepers, 45H Playtime |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 9 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 45 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Android & iOS |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | 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 comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
Soundcore Sleep A30 A30
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong battery (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average sound (3th percentile)3th %ile
- Below average mic (35th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 1.3x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Soundcore Sleep A30 A30
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 38 specs.