Beats Studio Wireless vs. Bose Quietcomfort 25
The battle of over ear headphones has begun! For hardcore audiophiles out there, Beats by Dr Dre and Bose are just two power brands under this category. Basically, the big difference between these two boil down to wireless headphones versus wired headphones. Case in point, Beats Studio Wireless vs Bose Quietcomfort 25. Beats rose to stardom quite recently when it was paired up with the fame of the Apple iPod. On the other hand, Bose, a US audio company based in Massachusetts, has been in the business since the 1960s and has earned it’s rightful name in the music industry. On the periphery is the big debate of whether wired or wireless headphones produce the best sound quality? It’s good to look at the features of both products to see what they both could offer to consumers. The third product is a likely third competitor that might just topple both!
1. Beats Studio Wireless
This baby recently got the award for “Best Bluetooth Wireless Headphones for 2015” by CNET. So what makes it award-winning? First, Beats rose to popularity for two reasons: 1) the sound quality engineered by R&B master Dr. Dre and his team was lauded by a lot of people in the music world and 2) Beats are being aggressively endorsed by the biggest names in show business. This plus the publicity makes Beats a winner in many aspects. But when we talk about the gadget itself, Beats Studio Wireless carries very simple yet powerful features. On the outside, the headphones look sturdy with its aluminum ally headband. It also looks stylish and iconic with the b logo, adding a bit of flair on the ear cups. Inside, the wireless capacity can reach up to 30 feet, far enough to roam around a room or studio (as what this product seems to imply). In terms of power, it has some powerful rechargeable batteries that can play music up to 12 hours. Charging is also easy as it can be plugged to any USB port. Aside from that, the key feature of this device is the Dual-mode Adaptive Noise Canceling. When on, this can cancel outside noise up to certain degree. Now, in terms of looks and style, Beats definitely slams down Bose QC25. In terms of audio quality, Beats might win given its unique Beats Acoustic Engine. When it comes to noise-cancelling, it just might not be the best.
2. Bose QuietComfort 25
Bose has been around the music industry for quite some time and with that long experience came along this product called QuietComfort 25. From it’s name, you might mistake it for a product that will help you get some sleep. But this wired pair of headphones are far from making you fall asleep. Actually, it’s main selling point is that it can give you the comfort of a quiet environment while you listen to your music. You be in the middle of rush hour and you won’t hear a car honk, only your music. In terms of looks, the QuietComfort 25 might not be the scene stealer like the Beats. It’s simple headphone design won’t make heads turn but the ear cups are comfortable enough to wear on your ears and large enough to cover them. This wired headset also has a separate control and microphone attached to the wire so you can take calls as well (but only through an Apple device.) The earphones are also foldable and can be stored in a hard carrying case. So, this one may not have all the bells and whistles right? It does what it simply does, play good music while shhh-ing the rest of the world. Undoubtedly, Bose can give exceptional audio quality and despite it’s lackluster looks and wire, it actually ranks high in terms of noise-cancellation.
3. JBL Everest Elite 700
Now this is the dark horse in this competition. Usher in the JBL Everest Elite 700. Made by the famous JBL audio company (based in Los Angeles), it can compete well in two areas: 1) wireless capacity and 2) noise-cancellation. Now it may not beat Beats in terms of looks but it definitely looks better than the Bose. Second, it has wireless capacity that streams music to your ears through Bluetooth. In terms of power, it can play music for 15 hours straight which a few hours longer than other wireless headphones. It also has a NXTGen Active Noice Cancelling feature that does a better job than Beats. It still does not beat the Bose QC25 though in this arena.
So, who wins in this Beats Studio Wireless versus Bose Quietcomfort 25 battle? Well, it depends on what area we’re talking about. In terms of external features and style, the Beats definitely wins this one. In terms of audio quality, both brands have established a pretty good reputation in this area so it’s hard to tell or maybe it still depends on the user’s preferences. In terms of noise-cancellation, the clear winner is Bose. The biggest downside of Bose is that it’s still wired. If you’re looking for middle-ground, perhaps the JBL one can meet both worlds though it’s still not the best of both worlds. In the end, your preferences will decide who the real winner is.
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