Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
89 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Max
Apple
30 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Apple AirPods Max Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | — |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | — |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Bose app | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
Apple AirPods Max Max
- Strong anc (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average mic (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.015score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max Max0.004score per dollar
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen offers 3.8x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Apple AirPods Max Max
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 35 specs.
