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Updated January 10, 2024·
The 7hz Timeless will offer you impressive music quality, suitable for audiophiles, with their planar drivers, but they lack a microphone for calls and do not support wireless connectivity. Conversely, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a great all-rounder with active noise cancelling to help in loud environments and are sweatproof, making them perfect for exercise. The Bose also have a comfortable fit, an integrated microphone for clear calls, and they support wireless charging, which enhances convenience. If you are looking for exceptional music quality and don't mind the wired connection and lack of a mic, go for the 7hz Timeless. However, if you value versatility, wireless convenience, and active noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds would be the better choice for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
- Good for TV and video
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.1
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is good.
Gaming
6.6
5.6
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
4.3
6.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
9.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
6.0
The 7hz Timeless is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds costs $199.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and 7hz Timeless both have very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 8.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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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.
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