Bose QuietComfort ULTRA vs NEW AirPods Pro 2 w/USB-C (Tested and Compared!)
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The new Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds and the newest Apple AirPods Pro 2 are two of the best earbuds on the market. They rank #1 and #2 overall with the best Active noise cancellation, they have great sound quality, great features, and command a premium price. So how do these two actually stack up, and which one deserves a spot in your ears? Well in this video, I’ll break down the similarities and differences between these two earbuds in seven categories with actual test results to determine which pair of earbuds is the better buy.
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ADDITIONAL VIDEO NOTES:
1. Active Noise Cancellation
Test results
Airplane
Crowd
Female voice
Wind - I am working on a way to quantify this. Subjectively, Bose did a better job with wind
Bose has 11 levels between transparency and ANC but can never turn off
AirPods only have ANC/off/Transparency
Both have adaptive transparency with dB threshold, but Bose has a lower threshold
2. MIC TEST
So we are tied 1:1 and honestly, both are pretty solid so far. But what about the audio quality?
3. AUDIO QUALITY
4. BATTERY
Bose battery = 6/24hrs WITH ANC - 4/16 with immersive
AirPods battery = 6/30hrs, but about 4.5/24 with ANC
5. FEATURES
AirPods Find My. You can find the Bose case, but won’t use UWB
AirPods have a case speaker
Bose works well with android or apple
Both have mono mode
Neither has multipoint, but AirPods sort of do for apple products only, Bose has app switching. AirPods switching is now faster with update
Tap and swipe controls vs Pinch and swipe
EarScan for 360 audio in AirPods
Spatial audio vs immersion mode
AirPods have adaptive audio that can adjust based on you
Bose plays calibration sound for each ear
Bose has “modes”
AirPods are getting a mute gesture
AirPods are getting conversational awareness
Works well with all devices vs only really apple devices
Has an app
6. DESIGN
Bose case has no wireless charging
AirPods case can charge qi, magsafe, apple watch, or USB-C
AirPods are IP54 in buds and case, Bose are just IPX4
AirPods are smaller with smaller case
AirPods have lanyard hook
Both are comfortable, and both eventually fall out of my left ear
Bose has wing tip, so more secure
AirPods are smaller though and have an XS tip added this time
Bose has additional eartip sizes for purchase
AirPods have skin detection
7. PRICE - Věda a technologie
So which earbuds do you think won?
Air pods wins finish him😂
bad mic.. even with the old bose qc earbuds.
For the jack if all trades, the Air Pods Pro 2, but I am still getting the Bose because if their superior noise cancelling.
Well Bose is little uncomfortable, the mic is bad, no wireless charging, so AirPods win
Of course Air Pod Pros with an iPhone, would you choose the Air Pods if you had an Android phone?
I have both. Long story but one was a gift. The Bose just has a bigger, fuller sound and way way better ANC. If you’re at a gym, you won’t hear a thing. Call quality is far less superior than the AirPods Pro 2. If you do a ton of calls, get the AirPods. If you value the synchronization with the Apple world, get the AirPods. Actually, the mid-range is also crisp and better than the Bose too. AirPods do loosen and change position more depending upon your ear type. If you value silencing out the world, better overall sound quality with heavy bass, and overall a better fit - get the Bose
Based on the price - if you had to get only one for daily use (mostly commuting, walking around, sometimes at the gym - but not always using ANC) which would you get? I'm in between both at the moment and can't decide
i have bose qc2, the bluetooth connection is not stable, always lost connection and then reconnect again , do u feel the same thing on ultra earbuds ?
I have a question, does the volume go low on calls? Did you have that issue because i m having this issue and i got mine 2 days ago and m thinking of getting them replaced
@@hassannawaz9054 i dont have that issue, only connectivty problem
Bose is fine in quiet environment. It's only not good if it's very loud outdoors. So to me, the bose is much better.
Thanks for bringing in such clear comparative video
Up front, I've been a bose fan for 50 years, but that was speakers and headphones. I've been using apple earpods for quite a few years now. Yesterday, I decided to buy a pair of the bose ultras and I love them. Using the finger touch controls are more intuitive and the bose music app is great. You can even put favorite settings in. I haven't experienced the static problem in the left ear bud, but then I wasn't listening for it. In this case, Bose is the better choice, at least for me.
Your reviews are awesome.
When is your vid coming out comparing the ultra to the previous gen 2 Bose?
Great job! Thanks for providing dB information that others don't.
Where did the data come from?
Very interesting thanks. I have ordered the Bose, because I like the more bass sound that I enjoy with the first generation QC and I do a lot of travelling. Also the 1st generation QCs were not always comfortable and could dislodge and fall out if walking. Therefore for me tightness and sound are the priorities.
I really dig the video. How come you're the only one with the QC Ultra's??
I’ve been using the APP2 for nearly a year and get a decent 5-5.5h with ANC/transparency on.
Bro this video was required. Thanks
Great job! Thanks for video
Is the hiss on the QuietComfort Ultras still as strong when listening to quiet music or podcasts as it was with the predecessors I returned for that reason?
Hi Mike
Do you have any recommendations from Jabra's latest releases? Or comparison with elite 10 ?
Please can you compare the Bose Ultra earbuds with the Sony WF-1000XM5?
Also the warranty with Bose is much better, I had the QC's 2020 model and the right earbud stopped working (I dropped it a lot). I contacted Bose after trying to troubleshoot it and they are sending me the QC Ultras once I send in my pair and they validate it, for free.
I expected it would be more powerful to cancel out crowd noise, which is most important to me.
thanks for the work!
Would you recommend one of these headphones for sleeping with
11:29 I’ve had the original Bose earbuds for a couple years. I’ve literally dropped them in water completely submersed two times, and they still worked fine.
As someone shopping for earbuds now and considering both of them, this video couldnt have come at a more perfect time
So which is for you?
Sony
What's that black ring and what does it do?
I want to have a ring that allows me to skip music.
I used to be an international auditor, and I was always travelling. I lucked upon the Bose QC II over-the-ear headphones (I still have them), and they were great on planes. I have currently got a pair of AirPods Pro 2, but I'm really not happy with the ANC. So I have bought a pair of Bose QC Ultra earpods. Since I like metal and heavy rock, I think they might serve me better.
May I know, Where did the noise reduction data come from? How did you quantified it?
Maybe using a variable speed electric fan for the wind test might work for you. 👍🏽
ThanksMuch! Mike O'Brien
I love the sound, they’re amazing.. but yes the HUGE downside for me is the fact that everyone who calls me says: “where are you??” When they hear me speak with them on.. As for AirPods no one ever noticed a difference while on a call with me.
Im consider buy it ,but how many years earbuds can last? Till the battery die.
On what phone were the airpods and Bose tested?
Does the bose still have the annoying hollow feel sound when you tap the buds? That sometimes hurt my ears.
Can you compare the bose with the technics az-80 / and or jabra elite 10
Hey Mike, the static you hear on the left earbud when no music is playing is not only on your buds. I have two sets (black and white) and both have that static on the left bud. It's barely noticeable, but it's there. So maybe it will be fixed on an future software update.
Try touching them on your ear and let that tuning noise play out and then insert them fully…. It kindda works for me pls let me know if it worked
I have that same static on my left AirPod pro 2
So just to be clear…there’s no difference in terms of the charging case between the ultras and II’s? In other words, you can’t do wireless charging on the ultras either??
They're both good earbuds, but I have to go with the Bose.
Do a video of what in the world do you do with all of these devices that you own
If you’re in the Apple ecosystem just go with the AirPods Pro II but if I had to get one thing from the Bose ultra that would be the earwing on their buds
I have the airpods pro 1 and they really hurt the outside of my ears, not sure if anyone of you ever experienced that, so I have stopped using them. How are the airpods pro 2 from a form and fit standpoint? Any one experiencing ear discomfort?
Hello compare these buds with Jabra elite 10
The biggest advantage of the Bose is the anatomical fit that allows going running with them, the Airpods do not adjust as well and fall off, they are only fit to use in still scenarios (at the office, home, or walking)
I recommend buying the Comply Foam tips for the AirPods Pro 2. It's worth the small investment because it perfectly solves the fit issue.
What about the Sony XM5s?
Why weren't they included in your comparison???
Which one is better Bose ultra or sony xm-5000 ?
Thank you , i was going to pic Bose , but the searching when i get them lost got me , I’m now leaning to the airbuds pro 2 since they are both good but apple product is better with searching
I can lose Bose in the home for months without finding them like what happened with my keys ! , now i have 2 air tags for finding my keys
Love this review. New subscriber here.
❤❤❤
Question...why is this guy the ONLY one reviewing these early? Where are. MKBHD, Flossy or even Linus with their reviews?
I think Bose didn’t pay them enough? I was like why they don’t review this ??
Hi everyone, I had a question during an outdoor sports or cycling session, do the headphones handle wind noise well? Do the ANC microphones saturate or does the active noise reduction still work very well even in windy conditions?
aptX can't be enabled on S23 Ultra, LDAC I was able to enable with Sony WF-1000XM5, can you tell me how to enable it?
I’d love to see a follow-up video on durability. I’ve owned two pairs of AirPods Pro and they both developed an internal “rattle” over time. I just bought the Bose Ultra and they feel better built, but of course it’s too early to tell how they will hold up.
If it helps, I owned the quite comfort 1’s for 2 years and they were just as good throughout the entire duration. They are truly well built.
Also the warranty with Bose is much better, I had the QC's 2020 model and the right earbud stopped working (I dropped it a lot). I contacted Bose after trying to troubleshoot it and they are sending me the QC Ultras once I send in my pair and they validate it, for free.
I love my AirPods. But since they started doing the hissing noise when I do transparency or noise cancellation, I’ve been annoyed and find myself using them less. Granted it’s not the second gen. But I like noise cancellation. It was a decision of the Bose ultra or second gen AirPods.I figured I’d try Bose and see how they are.
Anyone have any personal reviews on the Bose and second gen AirPods and used them both? I’m excited to try Bose but it’s literally people either for it or against it. No in between lol.
Did you ever get the bose
Just picked up the bose ultras. Superb sound quality but also have the hissing noice in the buds. Abit disturbing but only when I'm not listening to anything. And for the first time my airpods pro 2 is gonna stay in their box.
Awsome ANC also.
do u have connectivity issue with ultra ? because i have qc2 has connectivity issue
Bose are more comfortable, better sounds, and anc is top notch.
0:49 : "until it couldn't block the noise anymore". What does that mean exactly and how is it measured ? It's going to be something progressive, right ? It's not like noise "comes in" all of a sudden.
You are a very good CZcamsr, I love your videos.❤
Love the youtube! Keep up the good work.😊
Thanks for watching!
@@MikeOBrienMedia no problem
what about the spatial sound? which is better?
How about comparing these 2 against beoplay EX please ?
The Bose SQ portion is always biased (EQ on or off) is by their Auto EQ constantly optimizing with volume.
Hi, do anyone have problems with the Bose ? Does it disconnect constantly and randomly ?
So which are the quietest with no music playing? Heard more reviews mention a slight static noise for the Bose but at the same time most reviewers say that Bose’s ANC is better…….that doesn’t make sense….
That fridge man dang
I have QC earbuds 2, and two things that really annoy me are:
1. Static noise when no music is playing. I especially notice it when I'm studying and listening to the piano, and in between tracks, the silence is filled with that annoying static noise.
2. Connectivity issue: sometimes, for no reason, the earbuds disconnect. It happens rarely, but when it does, it isn't enjoyable because it takes a minute or two to reconnect. And no, putting it in case doesn't fix it.
Besides these two flaws, I really don't see any other issue. Overall, I love these earbuds because of their sound quality, aesthetics, and functionality.
It would be worth buying the earbuds when they're on sale and not at MSRP.
yea poin number 2 happens to me as well , i think qc2 has the same issue with connectivity
How is the build quality of the Bose case? My QC II earbuds case has such a rattly, fragile, loose and overall low quality feeling compared to my old original airpods
same quality
I'd say the QC Ultra looks better in ear due to the flat surface making swiping gesture a bit easier compared to Apple's rounded stem. Recently bought the QC2s coming from AP1... Apart from having better ANC, I have to say I enjoy the sound quality of the QC2s better due to its richer bass and in-app equalizer to which isn't available in Apple. I agree with you that in making calls, Apple has a better mic.. call quality is just better with Apple.
AP2 is way better in bass and sound then AP1
AP2 have better sound quality then any earbud lol thats what the majority believe
When it comes to sound quality also AP2 is definitely a lot better then the AP1
Great review! Thanks man!
I am never going to buy earbuds without wingtips ever again. Had them from Samsung, had them from Jabra and Apple. They just keep falling out when working out. Running, push ups, pull ups. All the time. ANC and sound quality don't mean anything if your earbuds are not in your ear ;).
For work outs the beats are a good brand! Either the beats fit pro or the power beats pro.
For me, I want to maximize ANC, so the Bose is a green light for me!
Foam eartips are a good solution. Mine don’t fall out since then.
@@rmrzleon8719 already have them. It does help a bit. But I still think that wing tips should be on every pair of buds :)
Soundcore sport x10. ANC isn't the best but it never EVER fall out
Don’t have that issue so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
i'm a studio mixing guy, and i would say the Airpods sounds not Hifi, (with much bass and much high's like a smile Eq), they sound really like my studiomonitor, i can really control mixes on this earbuds, and thats pretty amazing with the airpods pro.
i just bought the QCU few days ago unfortunately it's got the electricity nose in left ear when nose canceling (funny right? nose canceling got nose)
even i change three new product,it's all got this problem......and the official answer is "your ear are too sensitive"....
Only issue I have with the Bose is how sensitive they are to touch. If you wear a hood, you will accidentally pause or switch modes quit often. For this reason they are also impossible to wear if you ride a motorcycle.
That sounds like something that could be fixed with an update. Hopefully they'll do that.
I don't have an iPhone so...BOSE it is! I had QC Earbuds II and they crapped out (BT wouldn't stay connected after several attempts at resetting them). I got a replacement set of QC Ultra coming in from BOSE as a replacement option. If those crap out after 6mo I may be done with BOSE then. I do have a older dog collar BOSE Quiet Control which still works great. So hopefully that doesn't mean BOSE quality is going down. We'll see how the Ultras are! And btw....Guinness fan much? 😆
Should I upgrade to the Quietcomfort Ultra earbuds if I have the Quietcomfort earbuds 2?
No
We use air pods since we all have iPhone and Apple TVs so it make sense. The fact we can watch tv at night without the volume up is easy and helpful
Boss look so cool and premium. Best look
1. Apple really only works well with Apple. If you are ever going to connect to anything else, go with the Bose.
2. I recently used the airpod pros and I was impressed with the noise cancellation. I was very surprised that there's no option to change the sound profile. Apple has to use a very generic sound profile to accommodate multiple types of music and it would never sound great for any of them. At least Bose has an equalizer.
3. Many years ago someone mentioned that air pods looked like a bird pooped on your ear and it was running down your face. The pros are better because they are shorter but I can't get past that thought. The air pods will never look good to me because of it. Lol
4. The Bose may look better, perform better overall, and have better noise cancellation but I will tell you that I was incredibly surprised how easy it was to feel like I got a good fit with the air pods. I put it in my ear and it was right. I didn't have to play around with it.
I cant keep AirPods in my ear. I’ve had every version of the pro and regular AirPods. I have the original Quietcomfort earbuds and they have good sound, ok noise canceling(I usually switch to my Quiet Comfort headphones on a plane) and they stay in my ear. Noise canceling is really only needed, for me, on a plane and I’ll probably just buy the QC Ultra after I see a few more reviews. Biggest concern for me will be the weight. If the new QC is lighter than the QC Ultra I’ll probably update to the QC. Microphone are not a consideration for me in 98% of my use
the new pros have differentsizes tho
After using airpods pro for more than a year, i was really impressed with the pro 2! Its louder and ANC was amazing. And here in the phils, the usb-c variant was cheaper than the lightning version
Nah man I have both pro and pro2 they are identical. Apple had to change the ANC slightly because they were infiringing on a patent. Other than that they are identical
@@KevKloppernah bro the pro 2 sound way better than the pros. To my ears the 1st gens sound hollowed with little treble and with neutral base. The new ones sound like they have wider sound stage, deeper/punchier base, and crispier highs.
@@ehsan-6835 placebo
I like the maximum ANC, this is a must buy for me!!
I also have a static noise coming from the left earbud.
Never change their price? Amazon has them for $199 today for AirPod 2 pro. If you are in the Apple universe, and they can fit, ( turn them angled towards the front) they are hard to not recommend.
I have AirPods Pro and didn’t like them that much the person on the other line was hearing a lot of background noises. I just picked up the Bose so we will see how they are. FYI I had to replace my AirPods in the Apple Store because the sound was going out.
All 3 pairs of all ones I have had the microphone has worn out people can’t hear what I’m saying when I’m in the phone. It’s really annoying
This is literally the video I wanted to see bc I ordered the 15 pro max.. but still undecided 😅😭 Great video thanks
If you have iPhone just get AirPods
@@rfezzie airpods are always sold out there and costco lol
@@aakashkaushal1167bro i have iphone and thinking to buy bose earbuds. is it right choice?
Another factor is different ears. The noise cancelling is far, far superior in the Bose vs (AirPods or XM5s) for me, I think because I have 'large' ear canals.
Yes. This is a common issue for me.
Hi Mike
How about a review on the Bose Ultra headphones, please...
And comparison videos against the usual suspects too, please...
I think you have a messed up left ear lol. I've been using Bose for many years (older model QC) and I loved them, but after a while the bass effect can kind of give you a headache. It's cool(er) momentarily, but it can feel unnatural to have that much bass in your earbuds and ask yourself "if I want bass, I should be in a car or speakers". I wish airpods came in black, but interested in switching over for the 2nd gens based on having an iphone.
I will say one thing you should cover is the ventalization. I read that airpods is substantially better here and Bose doesn't offer, therefore it's a lot of pressure on your airs with Bose and I can attest to this. I love them, they sound great, they are great with the slide features to change volume/song, but overall that's a huge deal. It'll hurt if they're in for too long.
Yeah airpods need a black version. Matte black would be nice
BEWARE: Purchased brand new QC Ultras and got my order yesterday and sad to say I am RETURNING them. Not on my end , but my callers side reporting very bad intermittent interference noises he receives from my microphone. Tried reconnecting call etc. to no avail. Then switched to my AirPods ON THE SAME CALL and voila, no annoying noise at all. Extremely disappointed because the music quality is great and everything else … $300 product should be flawless!
I thought I was the only one who heard the left ear static! I literally exchanged my first bose pair bc of that!
I bought AirPods Pro 2, Sony WF XM5 and Bose QC ultra. The best is Bose Ultra, the second is AirPods Pro 2, the 3rd one is Sony WF XM5. Sony has nice sound quality but very poor noise cancellation
Next one should be xm5 vs the bose
Please compare huawei pro 3 with bose ultrasound
I've found that the left earbud on the quietcomfort ultra tends to give me a faint buzzing sound while anc is on. It's really noticeable when you're in a quiet environment with no audio playing. Sometimes, you can even hear the hardware running in the background. Is anyone else experiencing this issue?
I have 2 pairs and its the same issue only on the left earbud also.
I get the same thing from my AirPods Pro 2
You should have added Galaxy Buds2 Pro (not Galaxy Buds Pro) and LinkBuds S in the ANC Test, and no need to add AirPods 3 or even Tozo T10, wasting the space on the list.
Hi Mike, let’s hear and see the your tests on the noise cancellation!
I had apple earpods and i hated it because it keeps falling off my ears spcially when i bend over even just a little. So i go with bose this time.
I asked BOSE and they said they do have multi point connection...
No contest. Bose has always been the superior ear audio device than Apple. Like myself, others may have bought AirPods just to be consistent with Apple ecosystem.
100%
These are noise cancelling earbuds.
They are better in anc by a mile. Their sound is more full bodied and not muffled. And you can tweak them. These are the basic necessity for a noise cancelling earbuds.
Transparency is still pretty decent and in quiet environment, their calls are fine.
It's comfortable and stable.
Wireless charging is meh, it is convenient but not a dealbreaker.
Multipoint is probably the biggest miss. I don't use multiple devices, but i can imagine those who wfh have 2 laptops, a mobile and maybe a tablet. So it'll be nice to swap around.
I'd be curious to see a bose verse Samsung video. I love Bose sound quality but I also use Samsung phones so it's handy to have the galaxy buds 2 pro for the integration
It's a just a myth Bose is far better with Samsung than Apple cause you can customize in Samsung Music Equalizer and get the best sound possible.
The equalizer definitely goes a long way but I've also heard some amazing quality in the bose. I used the bose soundsport free a few years back and they were in a league of their own in quality and sound but they were also super big and clunky so I ended up switching to the samsung buds.
@@Brian-tk5vt I also owned the Bose Soundsport it's one of the best earbuds that I had. Even in rtings website it's one of the best natural sounding earbuds.
I love Bose sound quality and it works better with andriod smartphone many people think Bose products sound better with Apple devices but it sound far better with Andriod devices just need to tweak a bit.
Exactly the same with me - Bose fitted far better in ear. I had sound sport with the cable behind your head snd then the first wireless ones but the headphones and case were just too big. The app was useless back then too, so I changed to Airpods but I don't prefer them to Bose
The buds2 pro are way way behind the bose in noise cancellation but the sound is good, I own both but rarely ever use the samsung buds with my s3 ultra. The buds2 pro also beep when it directly sunlight if they get warm (mine do).
I bring my Bose when I fly. Fucking top tier. When an announcement comes on you can tap to switch to aware mode and hear everything perfectly
I also experienced the same static along with a ton of users on reddit on the earbuds II. Also, the connectivity issues with Android at least adds more negative points for me. I'm curious how do they compare to sony wf-1000mx5 in terms of ANC?
The Sony buds noise cancellation is so trash I don't get the rav. Bose are way better
@@caleb4848 it's because you didn't sign in into the sony app. Look it up
@caleb4848 I bought the WF 1000 mx5s and kept them for two days before returning them. It's definitely a downgrade compared to the Mx4. ANC was dire, and I can't get the damn things to stay planted in my ears! Have ordered the BOSE today. Fingers crossed.
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One of the most important thing that is always overlooked is the customer support.. Bose has the best customer support that a company can have. You can buy bose without worrying if it breaks... that is why I will always stick with bose... If the apple product fails, good luck with that.. I have both but the airpods always have to stay home and not being used. my problem with wirpods is the I always accidental press whenever I take them out. or when i hold them.. while bose, i had no issue when I change volume or take them out from my ears without ending the call.. They do look better also in my opinion.. plus airpods have tons of fakes!!!
Mike, were the noise-cancellation tests done on the same day at the same time? Hearing sensitivities change throughout the day and day to day.