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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise canceling and are often in noisy environments like air travel, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are superior, but they are heavier and may be less comfortable for long periods. For gaming or watching TV, "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are a better fit due to their lower latency, and they offer a slimmer design and longer battery life within the case. When it comes to call quality, "Nothing" Ear (2) outperforms the Bose. Additionally, if you prefer lighter earbuds and a more discreet size, "Nothing" is the way to go. Both support wireless charging, with "Nothing" featuring a longer overall battery life with the case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
5.6
8.5
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for gaming, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is poor.
Phone Calls
6.6
7.9
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
6.0
8.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for TV and video, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Cost
$199
$149
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) costs $149.
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Key similarities
Music
7.1
7.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.5
9.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds to be best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to have excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds | "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $149 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | "Nothing" Brand | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2020 | March 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.3. | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 5.4/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8.5 Grams | 4.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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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."
"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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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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