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Apple AirPods Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

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

Apple AirPods Pro
Apple · 2021AirPods Pro
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
2.6Battery4.2
4.3Build & features3.7

Why is AirPods Pro better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 6 g+11%

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than AirPods Pro?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 6 h+20%
  2. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earSemi-in-ear (open)
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h6 h
Charging time—1 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g6 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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