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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling and a wireless experience, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are better, and they also score highly for use during exercise and air travel. However, if you seek exceptional mic quality for clear calls or gaming communication, along with a sturdy build and virtual surround sound, then the HyperX Cloud II would be a more suitable choice. The Bose is more portable with a higher comfort score but comes at a higher price, whereas the HyperX, which is less expensive, offers a wired connection with excellent sound quality for less money. 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 HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.6
The HyperX Cloud II is very good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
6.2
7.6
The HyperX Cloud II is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$64
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $64.
Build Quality
9.2
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.4
7.7
The HyperX Cloud II and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both good for music.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 317.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
HyperX Cloud II
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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."
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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 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.
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