Apple AirPods Pro 2 wins — Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II delivers stronger noise cancellation according to RTINGS measurements while Apple AirPods P…
Scores: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8/10 · Apple AirPods Pro 2 8.5/10
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II delivers stronger noise cancellation according to RTINGS measurements while Apple AirPods Pro 2 provides superior spatial audio and device integration per Apple documentation. AirPods Pro 2 at $249 MSRP edges ahead for most users due to ecosystem features and Adaptive Transparency mode. Bose remains the pick for pure ANC focus in independent tests from CNET and Wire...
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Custom Bose chip | H2 chip |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours with ANC | Up to 6 hours listening time |
| Noise Cancellation | CustomTune ANC | Active Noise Cancellation with Adaptive Transparency |
| Release Date | 2022-09 | 2022-09 |
Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 2. It edges out the alternative on personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. That said, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II still wins on superior noise cancellation with customtune technology — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.