Weight
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- 6.24 g per earbud
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- 8.7 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Powerbeats Pro 2
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
KSh 35,000In Stock | 02  Powerbeats Pro 2
KSh 32,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Powerbeats Pro 2 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer per charge (10 hours), has virtual surround sound and offers wireless charging, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is lighter on the head.
Fit
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL
Controls
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- Multifunction button and volume rockers on each earbud
Connections
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- Class 1 Bluetooth
Charging
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours
- Powerbeats Pro 2
- 5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Lighter: 6.24 g each (vs 8.7 g).
Powerbeats Pro 2
- Rated for up to 10 hours per charge (vs 6).
- Rated for up to 45 hours in total with the charging case (vs 24).
- Wireless charging: (Qi case).
- Case wireless charging.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Lower price: KSh 32,500 (vs KSh 35,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Powerbeats Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Silicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL |
| Weight | 6.24 g per earbud | 8.7 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 10 hours per charge; 45 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes | Multifunction button and volume rockers on each earbud |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Class 1 Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance |
| Charging | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 1.5 hours |
| Software | Works with the Bose Music app | Works with the Beats app |
| Microphones | 4 per earbud (8 Total) | 3 microphones per earbud, Voice Isolation |
| App support | Bose Music app | Beats app on Android, native Apple integration |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Yes |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
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
For most buyers the Powerbeats Pro 2 is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II makes sense if you want a lighter fit.
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