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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs final ZE8000

What QuietComfort Earbuds II does better (2) and where ZE8000 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $130
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final ZE8000
final · 2022ZE8000
5.3Score
2 advantages≈ $95
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.2Battery2.9

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than ZE8000?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  2. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is ZE8000 better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds II: Yes
  2. aptXNo · QuietComfort Earbuds II: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000final ZE8000≈ $955.3
Sound
FitSemi-in-ear (open)In-ear
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—10 mm
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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