36points

Audeze LCD-MX4

68points

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Comparison winner
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 1
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 2
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 3
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 4
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 5
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 6
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 7
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 8
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 9
bose-noise-cancelling-headphones-700 10
vs
vs

50 facts in comparison

Audeze LCD-MX4 vs Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Why is Audeze LCD-MX4 better than Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700?

  • 5Hz lower low-frequency
    ?

    5Hzvs10Hz
  • Has a neodymium magnet
    ?
  • Has an open-back design
    ?

Why is Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 better than Audeze LCD-MX4?

  • Has passive noise reduction
    ?
  • Has active noise cancellation (ANC)
    ?
  • Sweat resistance
    ?
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    ?
  • Can be used as a headset
    ?
  • Has a 3.5mm male connector
    ?
  • 296g lighter
    ?

    254gvs550g
  • Has a rechargeable battery
    ?

Which are the most popular comparisons?

Cheap alternatives

User reviews

Overall rating

Audeze LCD-MX4
0.0
0 User reviews
Audeze LCD-MX4
0.0/10
0 User reviews
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
9.5
11 User reviews
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
9.5/10
11 User reviews

Features

Build quality

No reviews yet
 
9.5/10
11 votes

Sound quality

No reviews yet
 
9.5/10
11 votes

Value for money

No reviews yet
 
8.6/10
11 votes

Comfort

No reviews yet
 
8.5/10
11 votes

Noise isolation

No reviews yet
 
9.7/10
11 votes

Comments

No reviews yet

Be the first. Use your experience to help others in the community make a decision.

Write a review

Design

Fit

Over-ear

Over-ear

The fit of the headphones.
weight

550g

254g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Audeze LCD-MX4)

IPX4

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Foldable devices are easier to transport and take up less storage space.
has a tangle free cable
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Sound quality

has active noise cancellation (ANC)
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

20000Hz

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700)

The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size

106mm

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700)

The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance

20 Ohms

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700)

Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level

130dB/mW

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700)

Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Power

Battery life

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Audeze LCD-MX4)

20h

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Audeze LCD-MX4)

2.5h

The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Audeze LCD-MX4)

630mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has a rechargeable battery
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Wired

Wireless

The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth version

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

5

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Features

has a noise-canceling microphone
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
number of microphones

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Audeze LCD-MX4)

8

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
multipoint count

Audeze LCD-MX4: Not applicable

2

Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.

Miscellaneous

has a 3.5mm male connector
Audeze LCD-MX4
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.

Which are the best headphones?

Show all
This page is currently only available in English.