Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sennheiser Accentum Clip

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Accentum Clip wins (7) — every spec side by side.

5.7Score

1 advantage≈ $150

Sennheiser · 2026Accentum Clip

5.8Score

7 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

5.4Noise control & calls3.0

6.0Battery7.2

2.3Build & features3.2

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Accentum Clip?

Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
LDACNo · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Total with charging case32 h vs 36 h+14%
Bluetooth version5.3 vs 6+13%
Charging time1.5 h vs 1 h+50%
Earbud weight (each)10 g vs 6.8 g+47%

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.7	Sennheiser Accentum Clip≈ $1505.8
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Open-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	12 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Sensitivity	—	128 dB
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	3	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	9 h
Total with charging case	32 h	36 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	6
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	6.8 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes