A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II IPX4

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Powerbeats Pro, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 II 12.5g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, at 12.5g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -7.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have wingtips, by resting against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. If applied as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro's 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 II also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 9.3mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2.7mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 II's battery life is less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 18hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 1.3 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro 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 II 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 II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 II 8only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II microphones are 8, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2only

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.5g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	2hours	0.7hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	2only
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	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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 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

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