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AirPods (2nd gen) — True-wireless · 2019
Apple

AirPods (2nd gen)

True-wireless · 2019

76
/ 100
From $159
VS
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case wins by 16
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — True-wireless · 2023
Bose

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

True-wireless · 2023

92
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods (2nd gen) lands at 76 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case at 92. That puts Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair

Pick Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on sound (91 vs 75).

Comfort

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 74).

Noise cancelling

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on anc (89 vs 73).

Value for money

AirPods (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AirPods (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($159 vs $329).

AirPods (2nd gen) 76
vs
92 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

Score breakdown

AirPods (2nd gen)
76
anc 73
sound 75
comfort 74
battery 78
features 72
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
92
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88

Specs side-by-side

AirPods (2nd gen) versus Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods (2nd gen) Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
Type
True-wireless
True-wireless
Release year
2019
2023

AirPods (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

FAQ: AirPods (2nd gen) vs Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case

Which is better, AirPods (2nd gen) or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case? +

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $159, AirPods (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in battery.

Is Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case worth the price? +

At $329, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does AirPods (2nd gen) or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound, AirPods (2nd gen) or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case? +

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 75). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, AirPods (2nd gen) or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case? +

Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — leads on comfort (90 vs 74). Compared on the comfort sub-score.