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Powerbeats Fit vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Powerbeats Fit

Powerbeats Fit

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.78 g per earbud.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 34,000In Stock
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.24 g per earbud.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 35,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Powerbeats Fit is the better buy: it offers up to 30 hours with the charging case and has virtual surround sound, with the same IPX4 rating as the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.

Weight

Powerbeats Fit
5.78 g per earbud
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
6.24 g per earbud

Battery life

Powerbeats Fit
Up to 30 hours with the case
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Up to 24 hours with the case

Fit

Powerbeats Fit
Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L

Controls

Powerbeats Fit
Multifunction button per earbud
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Connections

Powerbeats Fit
Class 1 Bluetooth
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Powerbeats Fit

  • Rated for up to 30 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).
  • Lower price: KSh 34,000 (vs KSh 35,000).
  • Supports spatial audio.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

  • 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the Bose Music app.
  • Weighs 6.24 g per earbud.

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PriorityPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Weight5.78 g per earbud6.24 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour20 minutes provides up to 2 hours
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appWorks with the Bose Music app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
BrandBeatsBose
ModelPowerbeats FitQuietComfort Earbuds II
Announced20252022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Weight5.78g per earbud; 49.75g case; 61.3g total6.24g per earbud
DimensionsEarbud 27.4 x 21.5 x 20.4mm; case 62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours; up to 30 hours with charging caseUp to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour20 minutes provides up to 2 hours
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C (case)
Charging Time—1 hour earbuds; 3 hours case
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
ConnectionClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth
App SupportBeats app on Android; native Apple integrationBose Music app
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range—9m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Voice AssistantHands-free Siri; Android voice assistant—
SensorsAuto Play/Pause wear sensors—
Special FeaturesApple H1 chip; tuck-to-lock wingtips; Fit TestCustomTune sound calibration; ActiveSense

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCAdjustable ANC with CustomTune
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAware mode with ActiveSense
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking—
Microphones6 advanced microphones; dual beamforming microphones per earbud for calls4 per earbud (8 Total)
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Apple H1 chip—
Audio Codecs—AAC, SBC

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm—
Case Weight49.75g—
Case FeaturesCharging caseProtective charging case
Case Wireless Charging—No

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
ControlsMultifunction button per earbudTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds and case)IPX4 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtipsBose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones / EarbudsPowerbeats Fit earbudsQuietComfort Earbuds II earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable sold separatelyUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtipsBose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty cardQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated IPX4.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

The Powerbeats Fit is the better buy for almost everyone, with up to 30 hours with the charging case and virtual surround sound.

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