Bose QuietControl 30 vs. KEF Mu3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and KEF Mu3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. KEF Mu3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 1.75 cm x 2.63 cm x 2.45 cm / 5.8 g
Charging case: 6.2 cm x 5.2 cm x 3.35 cm / 46.8 g
Colour - Silver grey
Protection - Splashproof
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Max Input Power - 5 mW
Sensitivity - 104 dB/mW
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - 8.2 mm
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Multiple function button
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
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BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 50 mAh
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the KEF Mu3.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 KEF Mu3
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable 4 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (350 mAh)
Compliant Standards - IPX5
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