Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

5.8Score

0 advantages≈ $150

8.3Score

3 advantages≈ $190

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls7.2

6.1Battery8.8

2.3Build & features5.3

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2≈ $1908.3
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	11 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	3	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	8 h
Total with charging case	32 h	48 h
Charging time	1.5 h	—
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	—
aptX	No	—
LDAC	No	—
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	—	Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	4.7 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes