Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5 of 8 decision facts sourced.
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Noise cancelling | Yes bestbuy.com | Yes bestbuy.com |
| Battery life | 6 hours bestbuy.com | 4.5 hours bestbuy.com |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 bestbuy.com | 5.0 bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 0.00060 pounds bestbuy.com | 0.011875 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Water resistance | IPX4 bose.com | Not yet sourced |
| Starting MSRP | $279 bose.com | $219.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: Codecs, Multipoint. Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): Codecs, Multipoint, Water resistance. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Verdict: The QuietComfort Earbuds II offers longer battery life (6 h vs 270 min) and lighter (0.00060 pounds vs 0.011875 pounds); the AirPods Pro counters with lower starting price ($219.99 vs $279). Neither publishes codecs or multipoint yet.
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: 8.2/10
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): 7/10
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 6 hours | 4.5 hours |
| Quick charge | Cable | Cable |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Type | In-Ear | In-Ear |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | — |
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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