Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
Apple Wireless
Apple
58 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Music
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Apple Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | multiple ear tip sizes |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 13 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 13 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones, True ANC Active Noise Cancelling in Ear Buds with Smart Touchscreen Case, 60H Playtime for Sports & Working, Bass Stereo Sound for iPhone/Android-Beige |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 min for 2 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 40 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX7 |
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 (93th percentile)93th %ile
Apple Wireless
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong anc (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.354score per dollar
vs
Apple Wireless3.196score per dollar
Apple Wireless offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 36 specs.
