Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
Apple Wired
Apple
37 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Apple Wired | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | — | 3.5 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Wired Earbuds with Microphone, 3.5mm in-Ear Headphones for Android iPhone, Tablet, PC, Laptop - Noise Isolating Clear Sound for Music, Calls, Online Class, Gaming - Tangle-Free 3.6ft Cable |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
Apple Wired
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong anc (70th percentile)
- Strong mic (65th percentile)
- Below average sound (2th percentile)2th %ile
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Apple Wired
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 36 specs.
