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Beats EP vs Bose SoundLink On-Ear

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Beats EP
6.5
/ 10
On-earMid range
HIGHER SCORE
Bose SoundLink On-Ear
7.2
/ 10
On-earMid range

Specs comparison

6.5/10
SCORE
7.2/10
32Ω
IMPEDANCE
32Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
95dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Beats EP scores 6.5/10 with 32Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Bose SoundLink On-Ear scores 7.2/10 with 32Ω impedance and 95dB sensitivity. At 32Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Bose SoundLink On-Ear scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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