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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Edifier A6

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where A6 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
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Edifier A6
Edifier · 2025A6
5 advantages
3.7Battery8.4

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than A6?

  1. aptXYes · A6: No

Why is A6 better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 10 h+67%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
  3. Total with charging case24 h vs 40 h+67%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  5. LDACNo · QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earOpen-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Sensitivity—90 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h10 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case24 h40 h
Charging time1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsaptXLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)10 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IP55
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Dust protection (IP)—5
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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