Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g
Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g
Colour White Triple black
Body Material - Plastic
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9.14 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.3 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Features Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Volume
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 6 hours Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1 hour
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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