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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Shure Aionic 50 Gen 2

What QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Aionic 50 Gen 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $350
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Shure Aionic 50 Gen 2
Shure · 2023Aionic 50 Gen 2
1 advantage≈ $360
9.2Noise control & calls7.9

Why is QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) better than Aionic 50 Gen 2?

  1. Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.1+6%

Why is Aionic 50 Gen 2 better than QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life30 h vs 45 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—22,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life30 h45 h
Battery capacity850 mAh—
Charging time3 h—
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 2,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.45.1
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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