Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
Beats Studio Buds
Beats
63 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Fitness
Commute
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Beats Studio Buds | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.05 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dual-element diaphragm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 37 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Buds True Wireless Noise-Canceling In-Ear Earphones, White |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 5 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 24 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Beats app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
Beats Studio Buds
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (81th percentile)81th %ile
- Strong mic (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.015score per dollar
vs
Beats Studio Buds0.037score per dollar
Beats Studio Buds offers 2.5x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Beats Studio Buds
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 35 specs.
