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Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

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

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AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 4.3 g per earbud.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • IP57 rating for the case.
KSh 26,500In Stock
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
  • Up to 6 hours per charge.
KSh 33,900In Stock
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Apple AirPods Pro 3KSh 32,500
Apple AirPods 4 ANCKSh 24,000
Sony WF-1000XM5KSh 25,500
Sony WF-1000XM4KSh 29,500
Apple AirPods Pro 2KSh 28,500
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2KSh 28,000
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsKSh 29,000
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Our quick verdict

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen lasts longer per charge (6 hours) and is slimmer, while the Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case has better water and dust protection (IP57) and is lighter on the head.

Fit

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Open-fit design
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Silicone ear tips in S, M

Weight

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
4.3 g per earbud
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
7.3 g per earbud

Controls

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Force sensor with volume swipe
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Touch controls

Noise cancellation

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
Noise cancellation
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Adjustable noise cancellation

Water resistance

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case
IP57 water and dust resistance
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
IPX4 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Lighter: 4.3 g each (vs 7.3 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 26,500 (vs KSh 33,900).
  • Supports spatial audio.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

  • Rated for up to 6 hours per charge (vs 5).
  • Slimmer: 12.5 mm thick (vs 18.1 mm).
  • aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth codec support.

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PriorityApple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Weight4.3 g per earbud7.3 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 5 hours per charge; 22 hours with the caseUp to 6 hours per charge
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIP57 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour20 minutes provides up to 2 hours of playback
SoftwareBuilt into supported Apple operating systemsWorks with the Bose app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
BrandAppleBose
ModelAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Announced20262025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
ColorWhite—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Weight4.3 g per earbud0.016 lb per earbud
Dimensions30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm per earbud29.9 × 12.5 × 24.9 mm per earbud

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Battery LifeUp to 5 hours per charge with ANC enabledUp to 6 hours with Immersive Audio off; up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio on
Fast Charging5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour20 minutes provides up to 2 hours of playback
Charging PortUSB-C (charging case)USB-C on charging case
Wireless ChargingYesYes, charging case
Charging Time—Earbuds: 2 hours; case: 3 hours

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
ConnectionBluetoothBluetooth wireless
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.3
ConnectorWireless audio connection—
Cable LengthNo audio cable12-inch charging cable
App SupportBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate appBose app
Bluetooth Range—Up to 9 m
Multipoint Connection—Yes

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Voice AssistantSiri—
SensorsOptical in-ear sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; force sensor with volume swipe—
Special FeaturesLive Translation; Conversation Awareness; Find My speaker; Siri InteractionsCustomTune; SpeechClarity; customizable touch controls

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
DriversCustom high-excursion Apple driver—
Active Noise CancellationYesAdjustable noise cancellation with CustomTune
Transparency / Ambient ModeTransparency and Adaptive AudioAware mode with improved ActiveSense
Spatial AudioPersonalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingBose Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode
MicrophonesDual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphoneFour microphones per earbud
Audio FeaturesH2 chip; Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recordingCustomTune audio personalisation
Audio Codecs—SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Case TypeWireless Charging Case (USB-C) with speakerWireless charging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 22 hours total with ANC enabledUp to 18 additional hours
Case ChargingUSB-C, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified charger3 hours
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm66.3 × 59.7 × 26.9 mm
Case Weight34.7 g0.132 lb
Case Water & Dust ResistanceIP57No water resistance
Case FeaturesSpeaker for Find My; wireless charging; status indicatorWireless charging; battery level reporting in Bose app

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
ControlsForce sensor with volume swipe; playback, call and listening-mode controls; SiriTouch controls; disable option in app
Water & Dust ResistanceIP57 earbuds and charging caseIPX4 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsOpen-fit designSilicone ear tips in S, M and L; three stability-band sizes

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Headphones / EarbudsAirPods 5 with Wireless Charging CaseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Charging CaseWireless Charging Case (USB-C) with speakerWireless charging case
Charging CableUSB-C cable sold separatelyUSB-A to USB-C cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesOpen-fit designThree pairs of ear tips; three pairs of stability bands
DocumentationDocumentationSafety sheet

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.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen if you want longer rated battery life and a slimmer build, or the Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case if you would rather have better water and dust protection and a lighter fit.

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