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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Bose SoundLink Plus

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where SoundLink Plus wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ $330
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Bose SoundLink Plus
Bose · 2025SoundLink Plus
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $230
4.9Battery6.3

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than SoundLink Plus?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 20 h+50%
  2. Charging time3 h vs 5 h+67%

Why is SoundLink Plus better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?

SoundLink Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Stereo—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h20 h
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Charging time3 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Power bank function—Yes
Mains powered—No
Battery powered (portable)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—1,500 g
Width—231 mm
Height—100 mm
Depth—86 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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