Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
92 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud Earbuds Cloud Earbuds II
HyperX
47 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | HyperX Cloud Earbuds Cloud Earbuds II | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | ear-tip |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 14 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 65 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | HyperX Cloud Earbuds II – 14mm Drivers, Four Eartips, Hard-Shell Carrying Case, Low-Profile 90° Plug, 3.5mm Plug, Built-in Microphone, Multi-Function Button, PC, Mobile, Nintendo Switch – Black |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| 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 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
HyperX Cloud Earbuds Cloud Earbuds II
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (72nd percentile)
- Strong build (69th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
- Below average mic (35th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.308score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud Earbuds Cloud Earbuds II1.889score per dollar
HyperX Cloud Earbuds Cloud Earbuds II offers 6.1x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
HyperX Cloud Earbuds Cloud Earbuds II
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
