AVIOT TE-ZX1 vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)

What TE-ZX1 does better (3) and where QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) wins (1) — every spec side by side.

AVIOT · 2024TE-ZX1

5.5Score

3 advantages≈ $210

5.8Score

1 advantage≈ $150

Higher score

7.2Noise control & calls5.6

4.9Battery6.1

2.9Build & features2.4

Why is TE-ZX1 better than QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): No
LDACYes · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): No
Earbud weight (each)7.1 g vs 10 g+41%

Specifications

Only differences	AVIOT TE-ZX1≈ $2105.5	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	Planar magnetic	Dynamic
Driver size	10 mm	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	—	3
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	8 h
Total with charging case	20 h	32 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, AAC, SBC	SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	Yes	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	7.1 g	10 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes