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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are a good fit for those who are active, as they're sweatproof, and their ear hooks offer a secure fit during exercise. On the other hand, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II provide superior noise isolation with active noise cancelling, making them ideal for air travel and noisy environments. The Bose earbuds also support virtual surround sound, which is a plus for immersive audio experiences. Choose the Beats for sports and budget-friendliness or the Bose if you prioritize noise cancellation and sound quality in everyday use, despite them being somewhat more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.4
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
6.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 QuietComfort Earbuds II costs $199.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7
6.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to be only fair for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Build Quality
8.8
9.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 20 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
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 QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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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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