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8.8Noise control & calls3.1
4.2Battery2.8
3.6Build & features6.3
Why is QuietComfort Earbuds II better than Minor III?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Minor III: No
- Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
Why is Minor III better than QuietComfort Earbuds II?
- Total with charging case24 h vs 25 h+4%
- Earbud weight (each)6 g vs 4 g+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | Semi-in-ear (open) | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | — | 12 mm |
| Lowest frequency | — | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | — |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | — |
| Microphones | 8 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 5 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 25 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | — |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| USB-C | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6 g | 4 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
