Deciding on whether to buy a product like BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones or perhaps Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones vs Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones

BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones specs

BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones specs

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
Type: In-ear

Type: In-ear

Colour: Black

Colour: Black

DESIGN FEATURES

CONNECTIVITY

Acoustic system: Open

Jack: No

Cable length: 1.3 m

Bluetooth: Class 1 Bluetooth

CONNECTIVITY

DESIGN FEATURES

Jack: Gold-plated 3.5 mm jack

True wireless: Yes

NOISE REDUCTION

Ear-hook: Yes

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Other features: – Auto-play
– Apple H1 chip

Active noise-cancelling: Yes

NOISE REDUCTION

CONTROLS

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: No

Volume control: Yes

CONTROLS

Remote control: Yes

Control compatibility: Android

Compatible voice assistant: Siri

Control positioning: In-line

Microphone: Yes

POWER

Volume control: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Battery: Yes, internal rechargeable battery

Control compatibility: iOS

Charging time: 2 hours

Control positioning: Earbud

GENERAL

POWER

Box contents: – Bose Quiet Comfort 20 Noise Cancelling Headphones
– Storage pouch
– Eartips x 3

Battery: Internal

Weight: 44 g

Battery life: – Up to 9 hours
– Up to 24 hours from charging case

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Charging method: Lightning

Quick charge: 1.5 hours battery life from 5 minutes charging

GENERAL

Box contents: – Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
– Charging case
– Ear tips (4 size options)
– Lightning to USB-A charging cable
– Quick start guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £239

Price: £219

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Bose and Beats, the average was £344.69 for Bose, £161.31 for Beats. The max for each was £1799.85/£299 and minimum was £24.99/£26

Price analysis of BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Price analysis of Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones

  • BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones
  • In-ear headphones
  • Supports high resolution audio
  • Compatible with Android
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Top features: – Noise cancelling technology helps to block out background noise – Aware Mode helps to keep you safe – TriPort technology brings music to life – Stay in control with in-line remote – Advanced ear tips let you stay comfortable Noise cancellingLose yourself in the music or let the world in. Bose’s QC20 in-ear noise cancelling headphones let you enjoy great sound, wherever you are. Turn on noise cancelling to reduce outside distractions, including traffic and background noise. Or activate the Aware mode to stay in touch with what’s happening around you.Aware ModeEnjoy your music whilst staying aware of your surroundings. Whether you’re crossing a busy street or waiting for an announcement, simply press a button and Aware mode lets you tune into the sounds around you while still playing your music.TriPort technologyBose’s Triport technology, combined with ActiveEQ delivers depth and balance to bring your music to life. Enjoy lifelike digital sound like never before with subtle details, crisp highs and deep lows.Stay in controlGet control at your fingertips, with the QC20’s in-line remote control and microphone. Use the slider to switch on Aware mode, answer calls, change tracks or pump up the volume. The four-button remote also gives you access to voice-recognition apps like Siri or Google Search – perfect when you’re on the go.Advanced ear tipsThe QC20’s StayHear+ ear tips deliver a comfortable and secure fit, so you can listen to your music for hours. Combined with Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology they also physically block out noise, so you can focus on the music.Charge up in just two hours and enjoy better sound with the Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Cancelling Headphones.
  • Product codes: 17817658539
  • Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
  • True wireless
  • Battery life: up to 9 hours
  • Works with Siri
  • iOS compatible
  • Microphone / remote / volume control
  • Give it your allWorkout without anything holding you back. The Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones are completely wireless, so you’ve got the freedom to move. Premium Bluetooth technology means a better range and fewer dropouts.Built for elite athletes, they’ve got secure earhooks that can be customised, so you can find your fit. And with a sweat/water resistant design, you can really push yourself.Quality soundBeats spoke to real athletes who said quality sound was their biggest priority. And that’s just what you get from the Powerbeats Pro – powerful, balanced audio with better dynamic range.Seamless controlWith full volume and track controls on each earbud, you won’t need to reach for your iPhone each time. Auto sleep/wake means they start right where you left off as soon as you pop them in your ears.Setup is easy and seamless across all your devices. iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac – they just work.All-day batteryTo see you through the longest sessions, Powerbeats Pro have a up to 9 hours of playback with an added 24+ hours from the wireless charging case.In a hurry? Just 5 minutes of charging gives 1.5 hours of juice when you’re running low.Siri to the rescueNeed something to motivate you? Simply say ‚ÄúHey Siri‚Äù for your voice assistant whenever you need it – request a playlist, find out what the weather’s like tomorrow, get directions. It’s quick and convenient.
  • Product codes: 190199096974

What’s better BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £239 cost of BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £219 pricep point of Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



BOSE QuietComfort 20 Noise-Cancelling Headphones



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