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AirPods Pro 2 · standard case — True-wireless · 2022
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AirPods Pro 2 · standard case

True-wireless · 2022

92
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 2 · standard case wins by 3
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) — CustomTune · ANC · 6hr
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)

CustomTune · ANC · 6hr

89
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 2 · standard case lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) at 89. That puts AirPods Pro 2 · standard case ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods Pro 2 · standard case if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair

Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) if…

  • ✓Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
  • ✓CustomTune calibrates per ear
  • ✓IP54 sweat resistance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) leads on anc (96 vs 89).

Sound

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case

Compared on the sound sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case leads on sound (91 vs 88).

Comfort

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case

Compared on the comfort sub-score

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case leads on comfort (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case 92
vs
89 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Score breakdown

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case
92
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 78
features 88
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
89
anc 96
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 80
features 84

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case versus Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Pro 2 · standard case Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Type
True-wireless
—
Release year
2022
—
Driver
—
Custom dynamic
Bluetooth
—
5.3
Codecs
—
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
Battery
—
6 hr (24 hr with case)
Charging
—
USB-C / Qi
Weight
—
6.2 g per bud
IP rating
—
IP54

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Pros
  • +Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
  • +CustomTune calibrates per ear
  • +IP54 sweat resistance
Cons
  • −No multipoint at launch
  • −Bose app slow
  • −Bulky compared to AirPods Pro

FAQ: AirPods Pro 2 · standard case vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Which is better, AirPods Pro 2 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods Pro 2 · standard case worth the price? +

At $249, AirPods Pro 2 · standard case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) worth the price? +

At $229, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in anc.

Does AirPods Pro 2 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods Pro 2 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) — leads on anc (96 vs 89). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for sound, AirPods Pro 2 · standard case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +

AirPods Pro 2 · standard case — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.