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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer a comfortable fit and excellent noise isolation, which makes them a good choice for air travel and use during exercise. However, if you prioritize overall sound quality and performance for gaming and TV/video, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds would be better, as they deliver higher sound quality and feature lower latency thanks to the AptX Adaptive codec support. Note that the Ultra version is usually more expensive and has a slightly shorter battery life for the earbuds themselves compared to the Earbuds II, but it compensates with an additional hour in the case. Both options provide great build quality, controls, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.4
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good.
Gaming
5.5
8.8
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
TV and Video
6.2
8.1
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Cost
$199
$249
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $249.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
6.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.2
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $249 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
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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Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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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