Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 28,500 | KSh 27,000 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 earbuds |
| Weight | 5.3 grams | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Bose |
| Model | AirPods Pro 2 | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.3 grams | 7.7g per earbud; 59.8g case |
| Dimensions | 30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm | Earbud 31.2 x 20.3 x 24.4mm; case 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled) | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Optional wireless charging case cover |
| Charging Time | — | 2 hours earbuds; 3 hours case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable included | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Bose app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 9m |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Touch control | — |
| Special Features | Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Hearing Protection | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Adaptive Transparency | Aware mode with ActiveSense |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Bose Immersive Audio |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone | 8 Total (4 per earbud) |
| Audio Features | Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Vent system for pressure equalization; Adaptive EQ; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 30 hours of listening time | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | Lightning | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
| Case Dimensions | 45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm | 66.3 x 59.4 x 26.7mm |
| Case Weight | 50.8 grams | 59.8g |
| Case Features | Standard charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency; Swipe up or down to adjust volume; Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions | Touch controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Pro 2 | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds earbuds |
| Charging Case | MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | Lightning to USB-C Cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L) | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |
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