Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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| Feature |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra |  Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 44,000.00 | KSh 35,000.00 |
| Connection | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 earbuds |
| Weight | 253g | 6.24g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Bose |
| Model | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | QuietComfort Earbuds II |
| Announced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 253g | 6.24g per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio | Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 1 hour earbuds; 3 hours case |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours | 20 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 9m | 9m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | 2.5mm audio input; USB-C charging | — |
| App Support | Bose app | Bose Music app |
Features
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense | CustomTune sound calibration; ActiveSense |
Audio
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices | AAC, SBC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Aware mode with ActiveSense |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | — |
| Microphones | 8 Total Microphones | 4 per earbud (8 Total) |
| Audio Features | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) | — |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | Included in the total battery-life figures above |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | No |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | — |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip | Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IPX4 earbuds |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones headphones/headset | QuietComfort Earbuds II earbuds |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L |
| Documentation | User documentation | Quick start and safety documentation |