Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where FreeBuds Pro 4 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

5.8Score

2 advantages≈ $150

6.8Score

4 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls7.2

6.1Battery4.6

2.4Build & features3.9

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than FreeBuds Pro 4?

Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
LDACNo · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.8 g+72%
Total with charging case32 h vs 33 h+5%

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8	Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4≈ $1506.8
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Planar magnetic
Driver size	—	11 mm
Number of drivers	—	2
Lowest frequency	—	14 Hz
Highest frequency	—	48,000 Hz
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	7 h
Battery life with ANC	—	5 h
Total with charging case	32 h	33 h
Battery capacity	—	55 mAh
Charging time	1.5 h	2.5 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.2
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	5.8 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes