A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Very good for air travel
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.1
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music, though the HyperX Cloud II is somewhat better.
Gaming
5.6
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
TV and Video
6.0
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$64
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
8.9
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Shopping
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Sound Guys
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."
HyperX Cloud II
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Headphonesty
Rhys McIntyre | December 2022
"My overall impression of the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is overwhelmingly positive. In my opinion, this is one of the best mid-priced gaming headsets currently on the market.Solid sound quality, superior comfort, and a sleek, lightweight design – this headset delivers all of the important aspects that a gaming headset should."
Get a great deal on the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds or the HyperX Cloud II
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.
About HyperX
Starting originally as a high-performance and gaming line of memory modules within Kingston and later acquired by HP, HyperX is a dedicated esports and gaming division focused on developing peripherals, microphones and headsets. Providing budget-friendly, comfortable and highly functional products, HyperX has become the go-to for many gamers around the world, resulting in sales of over 20 million headsets throughout the years.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds vs. Apple Airpods Pro 2
VS
Compare Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
VS
Compare Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds vs. Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
VS
Compare HyperX Cloud II vs. Sennheiser HD 400S
VS
Compare HyperX Cloud II vs. Koss Porta Pro (with mic)
VS
Compare HyperX Cloud II vs. JBL Tune Flex
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
95,300
Recommendations made
14,295
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
