Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
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| Feature |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |  PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000.00 | KSh 25,500.00 |
| Drivers | — | Planar magnetic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | — |
| Weight | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case |
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General
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | — |
| Model | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds |
| Announced | 2023 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case | 6.1g per earbud; 71g case |
| Dimensions | Earbud 31.2 x 20.3 x 24.4mm; case 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm | Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case | Up to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | 2 hours earbuds; 3 hours case | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours | — |
| Charging Port | USB-C (case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Optional wireless charging case cover | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth Range | 9m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio |
| App Support | Bose app | — |
Features
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense | Lossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio |
Audio
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | No |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | PlayStation 3D Audio compatible |
| Microphones | 8 Total (4 per earbud) | AI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones |
| Audio Features | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) | — |
| Drivers | — | Planar magnetic drivers |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Case Dimensions | 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm | 88 x 42 x 38mm |
| Case Weight | 59.8g | 71g |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 earbuds | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds earbuds | PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips |
| Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |