Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen vs AirPods Max 2 2026
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| Feature |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |  AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 53,000.00 | KSh 80,000.00 |
| Drivers | — | Apple-designed dynamic driver |
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary | Bluetooth or USB-C audio |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 20 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled |
| Weight | — | 386.2 g |
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General
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Apple |
| Model | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | AirPods Max 2 |
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black, White Smoke, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold, Driftwood Sand | Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, Orange |
Design
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 386.2 g |
| Dimensions | — | 187.3 x 168.6 x 83.4 mm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 20 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours | 5 minutes provides around 1.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary | Bluetooth or USB-C audio |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | — |
| Connector | USB-C and auxiliary | USB-C |
| App Support | Bose app | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app |
Features
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless USB-C audio; Cinema Mode; on-head detection | Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Live Translation |
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Sensors | — | Optical, position and case-detect sensors in each ear cup; accelerometers; gyroscope in left ear cup |
Audio
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC | Yes |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Aware mode | Transparency mode |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Built-in Microphone | Nine microphones total: eight for ANC and three for voice pickup, with two shared |
| Audio Features | Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode | H2 chip in each ear cup; Adaptive Audio; Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio and ultra-low latency over USB-C |
| Drivers | — | Apple-designed dynamic driver |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Digital Crown and listening-mode button |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | Over-ear memory-foam cushions with knit-mesh canopy |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | AirPods Max 2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) headphones/headset | AirPods Max 2 |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | N/A - not included |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | Smart Case (non-charging; 134.5 g) |
| Documentation | User documentation | Documentation |