Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
True-wireless · 2020
AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds lands at 82 and AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds | AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Chip | — | H3 |
| Battery | — | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.4 |
| Water rating | — | IP57 |
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue
- +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
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds or AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds worth the price? +
At $279, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.
Is AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Bose QuietComfort Earbuds or AirPods Pro 4 · Navy Blue 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.