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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer top-tier noise isolation, solid build quality, and are sweatproof, making them ideal for exercise and travel, with active noise canceling enhancing your listening experience in noisy environments. They also have wireless convenience and customizable controls through an app. However, if gaming and mic quality are priorities, the EPOS PC38X would be superior due to its excellent microphone and zero latency thanks to its wired connection, alongside great sound quality and comfort for extended wear. The tradeoff with the EPOS is the lack of noise cancellation and less suitability for exercise and travel due to its larger size and open-back design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.4
9.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good.
Gaming
5.5
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
10.0
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.9
The EPOS PC38X is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
6.2
9.0
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$169
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$200
$250
$300
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the EPOS PC38X costs $169.
Build Quality
9.2
8.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the EPOS PC38X compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | EPOS PC38X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $169 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | EPOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
EPOS PC38X
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Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
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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.
About EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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