Detailed comparison and review of Nokia BH-501 and Bose QuietComfort. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 2.7 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.4 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.9 cm | - | |
| Weight | 16 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 2.59 cm x 2.69 cm x 3.91 cm / 8.5 g Charging case: 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.18 cm |
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| Colour | Black | Black, silver | Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic, polymer | |
| Protection | Waterproof, dust-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Sports | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9.144 m | Nokia BH-501 have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Nokia BH-501 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bose QuietComfort have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Nokia BH-501. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | - | |
| Features | - | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode |
| MICROPHONE | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Sensitivity | -11 dB | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Cable Type | Micro-USB cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm |
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| FEATURES | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Features | - | Touch control |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Battery Type | 1 x headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 260 mAh | 122 mAh | Nokia BH-501 have a higher battery capacity than Bose QuietComfort. |
| Battery Life | 8 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Nokia BH-501 lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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| Standby Time | 144 hours | - | |
| Power Device | Power adapter - external | - | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | 1 | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Connector Type | USB (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) | - |
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| OTHERS | Nokia BH-501 | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 x fit earbuds | 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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