Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Shokz OpenFit 2

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where OpenFit 2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

5.8Score

1 advantage≈ $150

Shokz · 2025OpenFit 2

6.6Score

4 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls3.1

6.1Battery8.4

2.3Build & features7.2

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

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8	Shokz OpenFit 2≈ $1506.6
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Open-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Lowest frequency	—	50 Hz
Highest frequency	—	16,000 Hz
Sensitivity	—	94 dB
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	No
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	3	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	11 h
Total with charging case	32 h	48 h
Battery capacity	—	56 mAh
Charging time	1.5 h	—
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	No
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	9.4 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	—	Black, Beige
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes