Weight
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- 7.7 g per earbud
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- 4.3 g per earbud
Earbud comparison
Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
KSh 29,000In Stock | 02  AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
KSh 26,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case has better water and dust protection (IP57), is lighter on the head and slimmer and offers case wireless charging, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lasts longer per charge (6 hours).
Fit
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- Open-fit design
Controls
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Touch controls
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- Force sensor with volume swipe
Water resistance
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- IPX4 water and dust resistance
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- IP57 water and dust resistance
Audio
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Bose Immersive Audio
- Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- H2 chip
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Rated for up to 6 hours per charge (vs 5).
- aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
- IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
- Case wireless charging.
- Lighter: 4.3 g each (vs 7.7 g).
- Slimmer: 18.1 mm thick (vs 20.3 mm).
- Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).
- Lower price: KSh 26,500 (vs KSh 29,000).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L | Open-fit design |
| Weight | 7.7 g per earbud | 4.3 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours with the case | Up to 5 hours per charge; 22 hours with the case |
| Controls | Touch controls | Force sensor with volume swipe |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IP57 water and dust resistance |
| Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | H2 chip |
| Charging | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours | 5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour |
| Software | Works with the Bose app | Built into supported Apple operating systems |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
- Both support spatial audio.
In summary
For most buyers the Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds makes sense if you want longer rated battery life.
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