AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
CustomTune · ANC · 6hr
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case lands at 94 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) at 89. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) if…
- ✓Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
- ✓CustomTune calibrates per ear
- ✓IP54 sweat resistance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise cancelling
TieCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging caseCompared on the features sub-score
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on features (98 vs 84).
Sound
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging caseCompared on the sound sub-score
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on sound (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) more score per dollar ($229 vs $309).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | H3 | — |
| Battery | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case | 6 hr (24 hr with case) |
| Connectivity | BT 5.4 | — |
| Water rating | IP57 | — |
| Release year | 2025 | — |
| Driver | — | Custom dynamic |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC |
| Charging | — | USB-C / Qi |
| Weight | — | 6.2 g per bud |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- +Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
- +CustomTune calibrates per ear
- +IP54 sweat resistance
- −No multipoint at launch
- −Bose app slow
- −Bulky compared to AirPods Pro
FAQ: AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Which is better, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $309, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
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 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging 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 features, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — leads on features (98 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for sound, AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.