Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10.6g

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with a difference of 1.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 11mm

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1.7mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6hours

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 6 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 1hours

It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) v5.3

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 10meters

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 6only

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

With the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.5g	10.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included