13% pricier ≈ $170
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- aptX
- Earbud weight (each) 6.2 g vs 10 g
- Battery life 7 h vs 8 h
- Charging time 4 h vs 1.5 h
- Amidio
- Audio
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- Alternatives
Alternatives to Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
13% cheaper ≈ $130
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Microphones 6 vs 3
- LDAC
- Total with charging case 27 h vs 32 h
- Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
7% pricier ≈ $160
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- aptX
- Earbud weight (each) 5.5 g vs 10 g
- Battery life 6.5 h vs 8 h
- Charging time 2.5 h vs 1.5 h
7% pricier ≈ $160
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
- Battery life 7 h vs 8 h
- Total with charging case 29 h vs 32 h
20% pricier ≈ $180
- Battery life 10 h vs 8 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Earbud weight (each) 4.4 g vs 10 g
- Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Same price ≈ $150
- Battery life 13 h vs 8 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Total with charging case 56 h vs 32 h
- Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
Same price ≈ $150
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Battery life 9 h vs 8 h
- LDAC
- Active noise cancelling
27% pricier ≈ $190
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- aptX
- Earbud weight (each) 7 g vs 10 g
- Total with charging case 24 h vs 32 h
- Charging time 2 h vs 1.5 h
7% pricier ≈ $160
- Battery life 12 h vs 8 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Total with charging case 52 h vs 32 h
Same price ≈ $150
- Battery life 10 h vs 8 h
- Microphones 6 vs 3
- Earbud weight (each) 5.3 g vs 10 g
- Total with charging case 30 h vs 32 h
- Charging time 2.5 h vs 1.5 h