Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
93 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max
Apple
29 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Apple AirPods Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | — |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
Apple AirPods Max
- Strong anc (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average mic (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.