Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds does better (0) and where Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

5.5Score

0 advantages≈ $190

8.3Score

3 advantages≈ $190

Higher score

9.0Noise control & calls7.2

4.0Battery8.8

3.5Build & features5.3

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds≈ $1905.5	Google Pixel Buds Pro 2≈ $1908.3
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	—	Closed-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	11 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	8	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	6 h	12 h
Battery life with ANC	—	8 h
Total with charging case	24 h	48 h
Charging time	1 h	—
Quick charge (claimed)	20 min → 2 h	5 min → 1 h
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	aptX Adaptive, SBC	—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	—
aptX	Yes	—
LDAC	No	—
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	—	Google Assistant
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	6.2 g	4.7 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes