Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirBuds 2
Apple
63 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Apple AirBuds 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | l |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.07 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 0.8299999833106995 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX5 |
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 AirBuds 2
- Strong build (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (71th percentile)
- Strong anc (70th percentile)
- Below average battery (24th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Apple AirBuds 2
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 35 specs.
