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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs final ZE8000 MK2

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds does better (3) and where ZE8000 MK2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $200
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final ZE8000 MK2
final · 2023ZE8000 MK2
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $170
8.8Noise control & calls7.2
4.2Battery2.9

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than ZE8000 MK2?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 15 h+60%
  3. Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Why is ZE8000 MK2 better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?

ZE8000 MK2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000 MK2final ZE8000 MK2≈ $1705.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—44,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones8—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Total with charging case24 h15 h
Battery capacity—54 mAh
Charging time1 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)20 min → 2 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesYes
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6.2 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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