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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer superior noise isolation, are wireless, and have a high overall sound quality, making them ideal for traveling and exercise. However, the HyperX Cloud II has a better microphone quality and is praised for comfort, suitable for gaming and calls. The Cloud II is wired and less portable but comes at a much lower price. If budget is a concern and you need a gaming or call-focused headset, HyperX Cloud II is the practical choice. For high portability and active noise canceling, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds excel, especially in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the HyperX Cloud II
- Good for phone calls
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.7
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.5
The HyperX Cloud II is good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
7.0
The HyperX Cloud II is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is only fair.
TV and Video
8.1
7.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the HyperX Cloud II is good.
Noise Reduction
8.9
6.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the HyperX Cloud II is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
N/A
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HyperX Cloud II does not have a battery.
Cost
$249
$93
$50
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$250
$300
$350
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the HyperX Cloud II costs $93.
Build Quality
9.0
10.0
The HyperX Cloud II has best in class build quality, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and HyperX Cloud II are both very good for gaming.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the HyperX Cloud II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | HyperX Cloud II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $93 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | HyperX | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | January 1, 2015 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 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 | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 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 | 6.2/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 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 Ultra Earbuds
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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."
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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