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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs final ZE8000 MK2

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where ZE8000 MK2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $150
Higher score
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final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
5.4Noise control & calls7.2
6.0Battery2.9

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than ZE8000 MK2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 5 h+60%

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
  2. aptXNo · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000 MK2final ZE8000 MK2≈ $1505.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—44,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones3—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h5 h
Total with charging case32 h—
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsSBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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