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Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs Anker soundcore Space One

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BoseQuietComfort HeadphonesAnker soundcoreSpace One
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023August 2023
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size–40 mm
Back–Closed
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC and LDAC
Lossless over USB-C–No
Drivers–40 mm customised dynamic drivers
Noise cancelling detailQuiet Mode (full noise cancelling) and Aware Mode (full transparency), plus custom modes with adjustable noise cancelling in the Bose app; Wind Block can be added to any mode; microphones inside and outside the ear cupsAdaptive noise cancelling, adjustable noise cancelling and Transparency mode; Easy Chat lowers playback for conversations
Audio featuresTriPort acoustic structure; three-band EQ (bass, mid-range, treble) with presets in the Bose appHearID hearing-based profile, presets and an 8-band equaliser; LDAC on compatible Android devices. SBC, AAC and Bluetooth 5.3 are specified by SoundGuys and Tom's Guide; USB-C does not carry audio (SoundGuys)
Hearing health–Safe Volume monitoring and optional maximum volume limit in the soundcore app (SoundGuys and Tom's Guide)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 24 hoursUp to 40 hours
Battery life detailUp to 24 hours with noise cancelling on, tested by Bose at 75 dB SPL; the headphones don't play while chargingUp to 40 hours with ANC or Transparency, or 55 hours in Normal mode; maker testing uses an iPhone at 50% volume. SoundGuys lists the first release month as August 2023
Charging case–USB-C charging; a cloth travel pouch rather than a hard carrying case
Fast charging15 minutes gives up to 4 hours (Bose UK FAQ; Bose UK's comparison table says 2.5 hours); full charge in up to 2.5 hours (owner's guide and spec table; the FAQ says 2 hours)Five minutes of charging provides up to four hours of playback in Normal mode
Design
Weight236 g265 g
Bluetooth5.15.3
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
ControlsPhysical buttons on the back of the ear cups; on the right, a Power/Bluetooth switch, volume up and down and a multi-function button (play, pause, skip, calls); on the left, an Action button for modes, customisable as a shortcut to Spotify Tap or battery levelPhysical power, playback, volume and NC buttons; optional wearing detection is off by default. Call controls include mute and reject; NC double-press can activate BassUp
MicrophonesBuilt-in microphones for calls; the audio cable has an in-line microphoneThree microphones with AI call-noise reduction
Fit and ear tipsAround-ear (circumaural) with removable protein leather cushions; steel in the headband; metal and plastic build; folds for the carry caseFolding ear cups with 8-degree rotation in either direction and a soft headband; current maker weight is 265 g, while SoundGuys' review table gives 259 g
Water resistance detailNo water resistance rating publishedThe maker does not describe the headphones as waterproof or sweatproof and publishes no IP rating
Works withBose app (launched with Bose Music) for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; SimpleSync with Bose smart soundbars and speakers; Spotify TapTwo-device Bluetooth connection, unavailable while using LDAC; Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or later. AUX disables Bluetooth and uses the classic EQ while powered on; wearing detection does not work over AUX, and the AUX cable has no microphone
ColoursBlack, White Smoke and limited-edition Cypress Green at launchJet Black, Sky Blue, Latte Cream and Pink on the current UK maker page
In the boxHeadphones, carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable with microphone, USB-C (A to C) cable (30 cm), safety sheetHeadphones, cloth pouch, USB-C charging cable and 3.5 mm AUX cable (SoundGuys)

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