Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
CustomTune · ANC · 6hr
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case
True-wireless · 2022
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) lands at 89 and AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) if…
- ✓Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
- ✓CustomTune calibrates per ear
- ✓IP54 sweat resistance
Pick AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) leads on anc (96 vs 89).
Sound
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging caseCompared on the sound sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case leads on sound (91 vs 88).
Comfort
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging caseCompared on the comfort sub-score
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 86).
Value for money
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) more score per dollar ($229 vs $279).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) | AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Custom dynamic | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC | — |
| Battery | 6 hr (24 hr with case) | — |
| Charging | USB-C / Qi | — |
| Weight | 6.2 g per bud | — |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Type | — | True-wireless |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- +Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
- +CustomTune calibrates per ear
- +IP54 sweat resistance
- −No multipoint at launch
- −Bose app slow
- −Bulky compared to AirPods Pro
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case? +
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) worth the price? +
At $229, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in anc.
Is AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) or AirPods Pro 2 · 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 noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case? +
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) — leads on anc (96 vs 89). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.
Which is better for sound, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) or AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case? +
AirPods Pro 2 · wireless charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.