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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer superior comfort, better noise isolation with active noise cancelling, and wireless convenience suitable for exercise and travel. They also provide app customization for sound and controls, which the KZ ZSN Pro lacks. However, the KZ ZSN Pro has a detachable cable and is more budget-friendly. The KZ ZSN Pro may not isolate noise as well and lacks a built-in mic, making it less suitable for calls and environments with a lot of background noise. Consider the Bose for a higher-quality, versatile experience and the KZ ZSN Pro if you're on a tighter budget and don't need noise cancellation or wireless features. 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 KZ ZSN Pro
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Phone Calls
5.1/10
3.1/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
4.9/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
TV and Video
6.2/10
7.4/10
The KZ ZSN Pro is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
5.3/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $25.
"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."
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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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