Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Score: 81/100
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Score: 92/100$139.00
Rankings
Powerbeats Pro 2 combine a secure ear-hook design, adaptive ANC, and a built-in heart-rate sensor, delivering up to 10 hours of playback and 45 hours total with a wireless-charging case.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver premium ANC, balanced sound and a solid 8.5-hour battery life, complemented by fast charging and multipoint connectivity. Their bulkier shape and lack of high-resolution codecs keep them from being truly flagship-level.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8.5 hours | 10 hoursbest | |
9 mbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 70 g | 8.5 gbest |
24 monthsbest | 12 months |
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Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 24 months | 12 months |
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Weight (g) | 70 g | 8.5 g |
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Battery Life (hours) | 8.5 hours | 10 hours |
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Professional reviewers praise the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for their superior ANC, balanced sound, and long battery life, noting they rival Sony WF-1000XM5 in noise cancellation but fall short in codec support and spatial audio.
Users love the exceptional noise cancellation, long battery life, and secure fit, but complain about the earbuds' size, overly sensitive touch controls, and the app's usability.
“Best noise cancellation I've ever used-blocks out subway noise completely.”
“Battery lasts all day, and the case charges quickly.”
“The fit is perfect with the stability bands; they don't fall out during runs.”
Professional reviewers praise the Powerbeats Pro 2 for its athlete-focused design, the inclusion of a heart-rate sensor, and the powerful H2-chip-driven audio stack, while noting the smaller case and fast-charge as meaningful upgrades.
Everyday users love the sound quality, long battery life, and secure fit, especially for workouts and commuting. Common complaints revolve around the lack of a wall charger, occasional ear discomfort, and fit challenges for smaller ears, as well as ANC that feels weaker when no music is playing.
