AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
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| Feature |  AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 65,000.00 | KSh 53,000.00 |
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | — |
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C audio | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio on | Up to 30 hours |
| Weight | 386.2 grams | — |
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General
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Bose |
| Model | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant | Black, White Smoke, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold, Driftwood Sand |
Design
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 386.2 grams | — |
| Dimensions | 168.6 mm x 83.4 mm x 187.3 mm | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours of listening time on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation enabled; Up to 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge with pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and Spatial Audio on | Up to 30 hours |
| Charging Time | N/A — wired design | 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes of charge time provides around 1.5 hours of listening time | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | N/A — wired design | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth + USB-C audio | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Range | N/A — wired design | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | N/A — wired design | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C audio | USB-C and auxiliary |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Bose app |
Features
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Sensors | Optical sensor (each ear cup); Position sensor (each ear cup); Case-detect sensor (each ear cup); Accelerometer (each ear cup); Gyroscope (left ear cup) | — |
| Special Features | Digital Crown; Smart Case; personalized Spatial Audio | Lossless USB-C audio; Cinema Mode; on-head detection |
Audio
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Apple-designed dynamic driver | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Adjustable ANC |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency mode | Aware mode |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | Bose Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode |
| Microphones | Nine microphones total:; Eight microphones for Active Noise Cancellation; Three microphones for voice pickup (two shared with Active Noise Cancellation and one additional microphone) | Built-in Microphone |
| Audio Features | Adaptive EQ; Lossless Audio via USB-C; Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup) | Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode |
Charging Case
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Digital Crown; Turn for volume control; Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold for Siri | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Memory foam ear cushions with mesh textile | Protein-leather over-ear cushions |
What's in the Box
| Specification | AirPods Max 2nd Gen Type C | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods Max 1 (USB-C) | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C Charge Cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - wireless-only audio design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Smart Case | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | Documentation | User documentation |