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Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

What Cisco 950 does better (1) and where Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bang & Olufsen Cisco 950
Bang & Olufsen · 2025Cisco 950
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $450
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $320
8.8Noise control & calls2.0
2.2Battery7.4

Why is Cisco 950 better than Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen): No

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Cisco 950?

  1. Battery life5 h vs 9 h+80%
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Microphones—2
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h9 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Charging time—1 h
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.4
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—10 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursBlack—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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