Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Soundcore Sleep A30

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Sleep A30 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

5.8Score

0 advantages≈ $150

Soundcore · 2025Sleep A30

8.2Score

3 advantages≈ $180

Higher score

5.6Noise control & calls9.3

6.1Battery7.1

2.4Build & features6.8

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Sleep A30?

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

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.8	Soundcore Sleep A30≈ $1808.2
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	4.6 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Impedance	—	14 Ω
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	—
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	3	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	9 h
Battery life with ANC	—	6 h
Total with charging case	32 h	45 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1.5 h
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	—
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	3 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Colours	—	Mist Lilac Special, Lunar White Special, Moonlit White, Mist Green
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes