Apple AirPods Max USB-C vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra II
Apple AirPods Max
Verdict: Bose QuietComfort Ultra II wins on value with $100 lower price and 30-hour battery versus AirPods Max USB-C's unspecified endurance. AirPods Max provides superior Apple spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and Apple-designed driver. Both support lossless USB-C audio as current 2024-2025 models.
Apple AirPods Max USB-C lists at $549 while Bose QuietComfort Ultra II lists at $449 — Bose QuietComfort Ultra II undercuts Apple AirPods Max USB-C by $100 (22%).
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra II
Apple AirPods Max USB-C: 7.5/10
Bose QuietComfort Ultra II: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Apple AirPods Max USB-C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra II | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | — | Up to 30 hours |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4 |
| ANC | Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation | Improved ANC |
| Spatial Audio Support | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Spatial audio |
Apple AirPods Max USB-C
What works
- High-fidelity audio with Apple-designed dynamic driver
- Lossless audio via USB-C
- Transparency mode
What doesn't
- Higher MSRP at $549
- No battery life figure provided
Bose QuietComfort Ultra II
What works
- Extended battery life up to 30 hours
- Lossless USB-C audio
- Lower MSRP at $449
What doesn't
- Fewer Apple-specific spatial features
- No dynamic head tracking mentioned
Bottom line
Our pick: Bose QuietComfort Ultra II.
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