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Truthear Zero Red — IEM
Truthear

Truthear Zero Red

IEM

84
/ 100
From $55
VS
Bose QC 35 II — Over-ear · 2017
Bose

Bose QC 35 II

Over-ear · 2017

84
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Truthear Zero Red lands at 84 and Bose QC 35 II at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Truthear Zero Red if…

  • Reference-level detail
  • Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • Long-term ownership appeal

Pick Bose QC 35 II if…

  • Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • Premium build
  • Active noise cancellation (most models)
Truthear Zero Red 84
vs
84 Bose QC 35 II

Score breakdown

Truthear Zero Red
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Bose QC 35 II
84
anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 82
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Truthear Zero Red versus Bose QC 35 II — full spec comparison
Spec Truthear Zero Red Bose QC 35 II
Type
IEM
Over-ear
Release year
2017

Truthear Zero Red

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • Requires amplifier (most)
  • No active noise cancellation
  • Impractical for commuting

Bose QC 35 II

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • Battery varies by codec
  • Some are Bluetooth-only
  • Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Truthear Zero Red vs Bose QC 35 II

Which is better, Truthear Zero Red or Bose QC 35 II? +

Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Truthear Zero Red worth the price? +

At $55, Truthear Zero Red delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Bose QC 35 II worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QC 35 II delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in sound.

Does Truthear Zero Red or Bose QC 35 II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.