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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro have ear hooks that provide a secure fit during exercise, making them suitable for active users, and they also have a longer battery life for extended listening sessions. However, if noise isolation, especially during air travel or in noisy environments, is a priority, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer superior active noise cancelling. The Bose earbuds also provide a slightly better overall sound quality and a more premium build, but they come with a higher price tag. Neither option supports wireless charging, and both are optimized for Apple devices with AAC codec support. Choose the Beats for workouts and longer battery life at a lower cost or the Bose for better noise cancellation and sound quality at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Good for music
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$199
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds costs $199.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
7.0
6.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Powerbeats Pro to be good for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
9.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds to be best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent.
TV and Video
5.7
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds to be only fair for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Build Quality
8.8
8.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Beats Powerbeats Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 8.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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