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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

What AirPods Pro 2 does better (2) and where QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 2
Apple · 2022AirPods Pro 2
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $200
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $190
Higher score
4.9Noise control & calls9.0
4.2Battery4.0
4.9Build & features3.5

Why is AirPods Pro 2 better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 24 h+25%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 6.2 g+16%

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than AirPods Pro 2?

  1. Microphones2 vs 84×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYes—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones28
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h6 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case30 h24 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—20 min → 2 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g6.2 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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