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  3. QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Ultra Open Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Ultra Open Earbuds wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bose · 2025QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $240
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bose · 2024Ultra Open Earbuds
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $240
5.6Noise control & calls4.8
3.8Battery4.9

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Ultra Open Earbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Ultra Open Earbuds: No

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
  2. Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
  3. Total with charging case24 h vs 27 h+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $2404.8
Bose Ultra Open EarbudsBose Ultra Open Earbuds≈ $2404.7
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h7 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case24 h27 h
Charging time1 h1 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsaptXaptX Adaptive, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes

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