Battery life
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Listed playback: 24 hours with the case
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- Up to 31.5 hours with the case
Earbud comparison
Beats Powerbeats Pro vs Bose QuietComfort
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Beats Powerbeats Pro
KSh 22,300In Stock | 02  Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
KSh 24,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is the stronger choice: it has active noise cancellation, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro only costs KSh 2,200 less.
Fit
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Four ear-tip sizes
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- S, M and L ear tips and stability bands
Controls
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- Customizable tap, swipe and hold controls
Connections
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Bluetooth wireless
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- Bluetooth 5.3
Charging
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- 20 minutes provides up to 3 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Lower price: KSh 22,300 (vs KSh 24,500).
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- Active noise cancellation.
- Newer model: released in 2024 (vs 2019).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Beats Powerbeats Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Four ear-tip sizes | S, M and L ear tips and stability bands |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case | Up to 31.5 hours with the case |
| Controls | Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud | Customizable tap, swipe and hold controls |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Charging | 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours | 20 minutes provides up to 3 hours of playback |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers | Three microphones per earbud, six total |
| Voice assistant | Hands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices | Native voice assistant access through Bose QCE app |
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Detailed comparison
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Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same connection: Bluetooth wireless.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
For most buyers the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is the better buy; the Beats Powerbeats Pro makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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