Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5 of 8 decision facts sourced.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | $129 |
| Noise cancelling | Yes bestbuy.com | Yes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | 4.5 hours bestbuy.com | 6 hours bestbuy.com |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 bestbuy.com | 5.3 bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 0.011875 pounds bestbuy.com | 0.00060 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Water resistance | Not yet sourced | IPX4 bose.com |
| Starting MSRP | $219.99 bestbuy.com | $279 bose.com |
Not yet sourced — Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): Codecs, Multipoint, Water resistance. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: Codecs, Multipoint. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The AirPods Pro offers lower starting price ($219.99 vs $279); the QuietComfort Earbuds II counters with longer battery life (6 h vs 270 min) and lighter (0.00060 pounds vs 0.011875 pounds). Neither publishes codecs or multipoint yet.
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) lists at $199 while Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II lists at $129 — Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II undercuts Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) by $70 (54%).
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): 6.5/10
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: 7.5/10
| Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 4.5 hours | 6 hours |
| Quick charge | Cable | Cable |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Type | In-Ear | In-Ear |
| Weight | 0.011875 pounds | 0.00060 pounds |
Our pick: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer superior noise cancellation with up to 9 hours of battery life at $279, while Sony WF-1000XM5 provide better sound quality and 8-hour battery at $298. Bose edges out for ANC-focused users; Sony wins for audio detail and app features.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have stronger noise cancellation at 40dB and 6 hours of battery life at $279. The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds add spatial audio, improved call quality, and 6 hours battery but cost $299 with only marginal ANC gains.
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