Battery life
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Up to 30 hours per charge
- Apple AirPods Max 2 2026
- Up to 20 hours per charge
Headphones comparison
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen vs AirPods Max 2 2026
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
KSh 53,500In Stock | 02  AirPods Max 2 2026
KSh 80,000Out of Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (30 hours).
Connections
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Apple AirPods Max 2 2026
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Fit
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Protein-leather over-ear cushions
- Apple AirPods Max 2 2026
- Over-ear memory-foam cushions with knit-mesh canopy
Controls
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- On-device playback, volume and call controls
- Apple AirPods Max 2 2026
- Digital Crown and listening-mode button
Audio
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode
- Apple AirPods Max 2 2026
- H2 chip in each ear cup
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 20).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
- aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
Apple AirPods Max 2 2026
- Supports spatial audio.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Apple AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | Over-ear memory-foam cushions with knit-mesh canopy |
| Battery life | Up to 30 hours per charge | Up to 20 hours per charge |
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Digital Crown and listening-mode button |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Audio | Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode | H2 chip in each ear cup |
| Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours | 5 minutes provides around 1.5 hours |
| Software | Works with the Bose app | Built into supported Apple operating systems |
| Sensors | On-head detection, motion sensing for immersive audio | Optical, position and case-detect sensors in each ear cup |
| App support | Bose app | Built into supported Apple operating systems |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Aware mode | Transparency mode |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
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 have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life.
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