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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $230
vs
Shokz OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
5.5Noise control & calls3.0
3.7Battery7.0

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones: No
  2. Charging time1 h vs 2 h2×

Why is OpenFit 2 Open-Ear Headphones better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 11 h+83%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones4—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h11 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case24 h—
Battery capacity—2 mAh
Charging time1 h2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsaptX—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
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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