Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black
True-wireless · 2022
Powerbeats Fit
H1 chip · Wingtip · Heart-rate sensor
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black lands at 89 and Powerbeats Fit at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Powerbeats Fit if…
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- ✓Wingtip stability for running
- ✓IPX4 sweat/water resistance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testComfort
Powerbeats FitCompared on the comfort sub-score
Powerbeats Fit leads on comfort (92 vs 87).
Sound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Powerbeats FitSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Powerbeats Fit more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | Custom dynamic |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Codecs | — | AAC + SBC |
| Battery | — | 7 h (30 h with case) |
| Charging | — | USB-C |
| Weight | — | 5.6 g per bud |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Powerbeats Fit
- +Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- +Wingtip stability for running
- +IPX4 sweat/water resistance
- −No ANC (Beats Fit Pro had it)
- −Charging case lacks Qi wireless
- −Mainly an Apple-ecosystem play
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black vs Powerbeats Fit
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black or Powerbeats Fit? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $299, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Is Powerbeats Fit worth the price? +
At $199, Powerbeats Fit delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in comfort.
Does Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black or Powerbeats Fit 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 comfort, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black or Powerbeats Fit? +
Powerbeats Fit — leads on comfort (92 vs 87). Compared on the comfort sub-score.
Which is the better value, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · Midnight Black or Powerbeats Fit? +
Powerbeats Fit — more score per dollar ($199 vs $299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.