vs
5.4Noise control & calls8.7
6.0Battery6.4
2.3Build & features4.4
Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am?
- Total with charging case32 h vs 30 h+5%
- Charging time1.5 h vs 2.5 h+67%
Why is xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am better than QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life8 h vs 10 h+25%
- Microphones3 vs 62×
- Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 5.3 g+89%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 10 mm |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 | 6 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 8 h | 10 h |
| Battery life with ANC | — | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 32 h | 30 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 2.5 h |
| Fast charging support | — | Yes |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant, Siri |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 10 g | 5.3 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)vsEdifier X1 Litevs
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)vsEarFun Air 2 NCvs
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)vsEdifier Comfo Cvs
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)vsEarFun Air 2
vs
Apple AirPods 5vsLG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am6.36.8
vsAnker Aeroclip 2vsLG xboom Buds Plus by will.i.am6.86.8