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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern, the 7hz Timeless earbuds are a more budget-friendly option compared to the premium-priced Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones, offering very good sound quality and a planar driver which is appreciated by audiophiles for its balanced audio. However, the Bose headphones have best-in-class comfort, excellent noise cancelling, wireless capabilities, and a dynamic driver which is versatile for different types of audio content. They also feature low latency, making them suitable for TV and gaming. The Bose model is optimized for both Android and Apple devices and comes with an integrated microphone with good quality, unlike the 7hz Timeless's poor mic quality which might not be ideal for calls. If you travel frequently or work in noisy environments, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra may be the better choice. However, if you mainly listen to music in quiet settings and prefer a wired connection, the 7hz Timeless could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones.
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
6.6
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
6.0
The 7hz Timeless and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Battery
N/A
29.0 Hours
The 7hz Timeless does not have a battery. The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life.
Cost
$185
$429
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones costs $429.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
8.6
8.3
The 7hz Timeless and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are both very good for music.
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Spec Comparison
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| 7hz Timeless | Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $429 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | November 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 29 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.3 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 255 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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7hz Timeless
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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 Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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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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