$359.00
$44.99
Rankings
The Bose QuietComfort 884367-0200 in White Smoke offers hybrid ANC, a comfortable over-ear fit and up to 24 h of playback. Its foldable design, multipoint connectivity and Bose Music app make it a practical choice for travelers and multi-device users.
The Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 delivers industry-leading ANC, a plush over-ear fit and up to 24 h of playback. USB-C fast charging, multipoint connectivity and the Bose Music app make it a versatile choice for travelers and professionals.
Beats Studio Pro (Sandstone) offers strong adaptive ANC, long battery life and lossless USB-C audio in a foldable over-ear package. While the sound and ANC are solid, the lack of wireless charging, IP rating and premium build materials limit its appeal for rugged use.
The Apple AirPods Max (Orange) combine top-tier sound, industry-leading ANC, and deep Apple ecosystem features in a premium over-ear design. While lighter than the Starlight version, they remain heavy and offer only average battery life.
The Crusher Evo delivers marathon battery life and a unique haptic bass slider that adds tactile depth to music, backed by app-driven sound personalization and Tile tracking. However, it misses premium features like ANC, high-resolution codecs and multipoint pairing, and the intense bass may not suit everyone.
The KVIDIO WH201A offers exceptional battery endurance and a comfortable, foldable over-ear design at a budget price. Sound is clear and balanced, but the lack of ANC and modest build quality limit its appeal for noisy environments.
The Uliptz WH203A delivers an impressive 65-hour battery life, fast charging and a lightweight, foldable design at a budget price, but it lacks active noise cancellation and suffers from high latency and a cheap-feel build.
The Soundcore Q20i offers a budget-friendly over-ear experience with 40 h of ANC-on playback, hybrid noise cancellation and extensive app customization. Comfort and endurance are strong points, while the plastic construction and modest ANC limit its appeal for audiophiles.
The Soundcore Q20i (white) delivers hybrid ANC, long battery life and fast charging at an affordable price, with a robust app for sound tuning and multipoint Bluetooth. Its plastic build and lack of foldability keep it from premium tiers.
The Soundcore Life Q20 delivers hybrid ANC, a bass-boosted BassUp mode and impressive battery life at an affordable price, with a foldable design and voice-assistant integration. Build quality and ANC performance are adequate but not premium.
BERIBES WH202A offers marathon battery life, lightweight comfort and versatile Bluetooth features, making it ideal for long-haul listening, though it lacks true ANC and has modest sound refinement.
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65 hours | 40 hours | 40 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 40 hours | 40 hours | 65 hours | 20 hours | 70 hoursbest | 40 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 180 grams | 255 grams | 50 gramsbest | 238 grams | 240 grams | 258 grams | 260 grams | 199.6 grams | 386.2 grams | 176 grams | 259 grams |
— | — | — | — | 460 mAh | — | — | 500 mAhbest | — | 500 mAhbest | — | |
10 meters | 15 metersbest | 14 meters | 9.1 meters | 9.1 meters | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | — | |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | — | — | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | — | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes | 150 minutes | 5 minutesbest | 5 minutesbest | 5 minutesbest |
20 kHz | 40 kHzbest | 20 kHz | — | — | 20 kHz | — | 20 kHz | — | 30 kHz | — | |
— | 16 ohms | 32 ohmsbest | — | — | 16 ohms | 32 ohmsbest | 32 ohmsbest | — | 32 ohmsbest | — |
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Connectivity(2) | |||||||||||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Bluetooth Range (meters) | 10 meters | 15 meters | 14 meters | 9.1 meters | 9.1 meters | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | — | 10 meters | — |
Battery & Power(3) | |||||||||||
Battery Life (hours) | 65 hours | 40 hours | 40 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | 40 hours | 40 hours | 65 hours | 20 hours | 70 hours | 40 hours |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | — | — | — | — | 460 mAh | — | — | 500 mAh | — | 500 mAh | — |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 150 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
Audio(6) | |||||||||||
Frequency Response (High) (kHz) | 20 kHz | 40 kHz | 20 kHz | — | — | 20 kHz | — | 20 kHz | — | 30 kHz | — |
Impedance (ohms) | — | 16 ohms | 32 ohms | — | — | 16 ohms | 32 ohms | 32 ohms | — | 32 ohms | — |
Sensitivity (dB) | 122 dB | 110 dB | 95-100 dB | — | — | 115 dB | — | 105 dB | — | 116.4 dB | — |
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | false | true | true | true | true | false | true | false | true |
Noise Cancellation Type | Passive | Hybrid | — | Hybrid | — | Hybrid | Fully adaptive | — | Active Noise Cancellation | — | Hybrid |
Supported Codecs | — | — | SBC, AAC | — | — | — | SBC, AAC, lossless via USB-C | — | — | — | — |
Build & Design(3) | |||||||||||
Weight (grams) | 180 grams | 255 grams | 50 grams | 238 grams | 240 grams | 258 grams | 260 grams | 199.6 grams | 386.2 grams | 176 grams | 259 grams |
Foldable | true | true | true | true | — | false | true | true | false | true | — |
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 18 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 18 months | 12 months | 1 months | 12 months | 12 months | 18 months |
Software(1) | |||||||||||
App Support | — | false | Skullcandy App | Bose Music app | Bose Music app | true | true | — | — | — | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the extraordinary battery life, flexible EQ presets and comfortable memory-foam earcups, noting stable Bluetooth 5.3, but they point out the absence of ANC and the high latency that limit its use for gaming or professional audio work.
Everyday users rate it around 4.3/5, highlighting the long battery, sound quality and comfort while complaining about loud voice prompts, sensitive touch controls and the lack of ANC.
“Sound quality is incredible for the price - I use Pop EQ and it's crisp and balanced.”
“I wore them for 3 hours straight and forgot I had them on - so comfortable.”
“Battery lasts forever. I charged it once and used it all week.”
Choose AirPods Max for premium build and Apple integration; choose Bose for lighter weight, superior ANC, and multipoint.
Choose AirPods Max for Apple ecosystem and premium build; choose Bose for better ANC, multipoint, and lighter weight.
Professional reviewers view the Life Q20 as a solid value proposition, praising its long battery life and BassUp feature while noting its hybrid ANC is competent but not top-tier and the build feels functional rather than premium.
Users love the extended battery life, bass-heavy sound and comfortable fit, but many complain about ear fatigue, limited ANC performance and the plastic construction.
Professional reviewers praise the Crusher Evo for its marathon-length battery, the novelty of its haptic bass slider, and the Audiodo hearing-test app that tailors sound to the listener. They criticize the absence of premium Bluetooth codecs, the lack of multipoint pairing, and note that the haptic bass can become fatiguing, while the closed-back design limits heat dissipation and treble clarity at high volumes.
Everyday users love the visceral "bone-rattling" bass, the massive 40-hour playtime, and the personalized sound profile that makes music feel clearer. Common complaints focus on ear pressure/heat, the intensity of the haptic vibrations, cheap-feeling buttons, subpar microphone performance, and the missing ANC and codec support.
Professional reviewers praise the Bose QuietComfort 884367-0200 for its legendary hybrid ANC, plush earcups, and 24-hour battery life, noting its balanced sound signature and user-friendly app. They point out the lack of water resistance, wireless charging and high-resolution codec support.
Users consistently commend the headphones' exceptional noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and value, especially for travel. Common complaints include the lack of water resistance, the need for an app to adjust EQ, and the microphone's performance in windy conditions.
Professional reviewers praise the Bose QuietComfort 884367-0100 for its exceptional noise cancellation, rich and detailed sound, and 24-hour battery life. They highlight the fast USB-C charging, customizable EQ via the Bose Music app, and overall experience that justifies the premium price.
Users overwhelmingly commend the headphones for their noise cancellation, comfort, and ease of use. Common praise includes long battery life and durable build, while recurring complaints focus on the Aware Mode's artificial sound, short cable length, bulky case, and high price.
Professional reviewers consider the Q20i a value-packed performer in the budget ANC segment, lauding its 40-hour ANC battery, strong noise cancellation, fast charging, and extensive app EQ options while noting the plastic construction and bass-heavy tuning.
Everyday users consistently praise the Q20i for its comfort, long battery life, effective ANC and bass-rich sound, while common complaints focus on sound leakage at higher volumes, ear-cup warmth, lack of a carrying case and the plastic feel.
Professional reviewers praise the Studio Pro for its advanced acoustic platform, Class 1 Bluetooth, built-in DAC and lossless USB-C audio, while noting the lack of wireless charging and IP rating as notable omissions.
Users consistently commend the headphones for their excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation and long battery life, but report uncomfortable clamp pressure, plastic feel and occasional audio static.
Professional reviewers praise the WH201A for its exceptional battery life, clear and balanced audio, and solid value at a low price point. Comfort and build quality are noted as adequate, but the small control buttons and intrusive voice prompt are criticized, as is the absence of ANC.
Everyday users consistently highlight the long battery life, comfort, and decent sound quality as the main strengths. Recurring complaints focus on the cheap-feel plastic, the annoying maximum-volume voice alert, and the lack of ANC.
Professional reviewers praise the AirPods Max for their superb audio fidelity, industry-leading ANC, and premium build, highlighting the cinematic spatial audio and seamless Apple ecosystem integration. Criticisms focus on the bulky design, lack of a power button, the ineffective Smart Case, and the fact that competitors now offer longer battery life and higher-resolution codec support.
Everyday users love the noise cancellation, spacious soundstage, luxurious feel, and effortless pairing with Apple devices, noting comfort even during marathon listening sessions. Common complaints revolve around the modest 20-hour battery life, the always-on nature without a power button, the bulky weight, the non-foldable design, and the lack of a 3.5 mm cable or high-resolution codec support.
Reviewers praise the marathon battery, reliable Bluetooth 5.3 and comfort, but note the missing verified ANC and that sound quality falls short of audiophile expectations.
Users love the battery endurance, light weight and EQ presets, while complaining about thin bass, warm ear pads and the lack of real ANC.
Professional reviewers praise the Q20i's long battery life and granular app customization, noting that while the ANC is adequate for office or commuting use, it does not match premium models in noise-reduction performance.
Users love the endurance, rich sound and comfort for travel and office, but criticize the cheap feel, limited ANC for high frequencies and occasional app bugs.
