BeatsX vs. Bose Soundsport Wireless: Best Bluetooth headphones

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[professionalandsilen]

5:17 Someone who treats cables like that, is not qualified to review tech products.

[docluv]

I’ve had both the Beats and The Bose. The Bose worked best for my daily runs/ workouts

[dougie_smash_em]

I like the BeatsX design, but prefer the Bose Soundsport performance.

[goofykayley]

My cousin had a pair she didn’t use of the Bose and i got them for only 50$. I have those and the wired ones for my laptop and other things. I used to have the beats and they didn’t sound even remotely as good as the Bose. I definitely recommend the Bose, they are worth the price

[MSH]

ONe person should test both earphones...

[denzucab]

Bose soundsport for me. Returned the beats x. ✌🏻

[DavidBridgeTechnology]

An excellent review, comparing a lot of features rather than just concentrating on sound quality, and done in an engaging way. Thanks for sharing.

[Anthonysj]

Wow this is one the best reviews, you two have done such a great job watch all the way. I usually would skip but you gave everything a costumer would ask. Nice video

[joanmyles]

Bose!! I love mine. I did wish they connected with magnets though

[UncleAlpha]

I tried both. Returned the Beatsx, the Bose was much better in sound quality and connectivity.

[obk]

bose comfort and sound quality hands down the best!...i own the soundsport wireless and beatsX...so no bias here

[kyScotty]

I bought both to try with an open mind and the Bose sound quality is superior which is my main concern

[robbyb.]

I love my beats x. I have had them for over a year and they still work great!

[tiburonroano]

I love my BOSE! I use them in the gym all the time. Also you can pair it to 2 different devices at the SAME time. Watch a movie on your computer then your phone rings and the audio goes to the phone. Also if your friend has Bose you can both listen to music from the same phone. Multiple languages for Bose head phones.

[ParkerTyler]

I have to disagree. For the BeatsX it is very easy to find the battery percentage. There is a Notification Center widget with the percentage. It’s also in control center. Same with the connection status. There is an icon in the status bar that shows up when they’re connected as well as the control center... I don’t really know how it can get easier than that.

[LMacNeill]

I bought the Beats X *because* of the fact that it insulates me from ambient noise. I don’t *want* to hear what’s going on around me — that’s the main reason I’m listening to them in the first place. But, to be fair, I don’t jog on public roads where I’d need to be aware of traffic.

You *have* to get the fit between the Beats X and your ear-canal correct, or the sound will be very thin with very little bass. But once you *do* get it right? Man — they sound fantastic!

With regards to your complaint about not knowing the battery-level on the Beats X — if you have them paired with an iOS device, you can add the “Battery Widget” to your widgets screen, and instantly see the amount of battery you have left, just by swiping right from your home screen. Much easier than working your way through the Settings app to find it. Also cool — if you have the battery widget on, say, your iPhone, but you’re currently paired with your iPad, the iPhone will *still* show the battery level, even though it’s not actively using them. As long as your iPhone and iPad are both on the same iTunes account, and your iPhone is within Bluetooth range of the Beats X headphones.

Oh, and Beats X may *claim* an 8-hour battery-life, but it’s closer to 6 hours in my experience. But it does charge every bit as fast as they claim, so it’s never been an issue for me getting “only” 6 hours out of it. Hell, a 10 minute coffee break, and you’ve got 60% battery life back. It’s crazy how fast it’ll charge using an iPad’s 2.4W charger. I really like that feature.

[spacekiddo]

I have the Bose sound sport and its the best, the sound is so good and it doesn’t fall even with heavy training.

[teasea]

3:45 Talks about call quality without actually mentioning mic quality.

[andrianbk]

More bass on beats x or bose soundsport? And can u compare between bose soundsport and sennheiser momentum free in ear wireless?

[skwashua]

Have the Beats X and Jaybird x3. Beats are way more comfortable (for me), but they don’t make a noise when you power on, only when they connect. Drives me nuts