For those who are wondering, bose released a software updated, so you can use the left or right earbud independently. That being said, I bought a pair, I love them. 😍
Hey man, can you tell me if they re good to lisent trap and techno music? I don't care about features, I just want to buy something that sounds best in those musical genres
These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. czcams.com/users/postUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.
Just a warning to anyone considering clicking on the link to the sound samples...... Prepare to be hooked for hours. In some respects the Airpods pro 2 sound like they're missing something but compared to the others, they make the vocals sound so natural whereas the others sound either veiled or boosted. That was fun. I'll have to try again with a different pair of headphones next.
I only click on the sound samples to reassure myself that I have superior sound quality over everything else, and it's the same result every single time, all the earbuds sound terrible ( save for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with it's Harman tuning ) and the amount of people thinking that they sound good is scary
@@aaronloudnwireless I can confirm, just got my QC Buds 2, I had to eq the absolute hell out of these to make me like them. Both in the Bose app and through the Samsung EQ. They're still nowhere near my wired iems, but at least they sound pretty decent now.
@@aaronloudnwireless I think the Bose, quiet comfort second generation, microphone sounds better and quiet environments and noisy are environments. I would never buy the Bose quiet, comfort, first generation, ever again, the second generation or way better.
The AirPods Pro 2 do not fit my right ear no matter what I do. I always have to keep thinking about it falling out and it always oozes out. I returned them and got the Bose qc 2 and I have to say I love them. They fit great and noise cancelling is the best. I don’t care about wireless charging as I don’t have that and I never really wear just one earbud (even if I did it would just be the right ear) so both of the cons are pretty moot for me. Yes they are 300 but to me they are worth it because of the Bose signature sound, the secure fit, the versatility of the buds to wear at home or at the gym comfortably, and being the anc king.
I currently have bose gen1 and am very happy with them, despite the fact of the huge case and the battery not being great. The sound quality is unbeatable.
@@tarikelbahraoui6961 Are you using it? How good does it work blocking out high noises like dogs barking, people chattering or babies crying, heavy traffic or construction?
Awesome back-to-back audio comparisons Aaron! If you still do your own yard work, the QC IIs are crazy-good. I can't even hear my lawn tractor idling from 5ft away! Leaf blower, crazy-quiet. I had non-anr JLbuds w/ foam tips for the last 3 years. Always had to crank volume to hear music. The Bose are in a totally different league and wish I had spent the $ years ago. My ears have never fit standard airpods, so I leaned towards the QC IIs. Incredibly good fit w/ the smallest tips, but the largest backs. That adjustability is another huge win. I think the AirPods 2 win w/ form-factor & technology options for those that don't need ultimate noise reduction and ear-fit. Wow, technology has come a LONG way!!
Great comparison! I was interested primarily in the size of the earbuds because I work in a loud industrial setting and although I am allowed to wear earbuds and listen to what I want, I also use a set of hearing protectors over the earbuds. The profile is very important as even a little pinching will be annoying over the course of a shift. So thank you. The Bose QC2 seems to fit my needs, although I’ll have to buy a pair to find out. Again, thank you.
@@95myhre Not yet. Because of the size difference I might just go with the Samsung which I have tested (they are my son’s) and although I’m pretty sure, based on other comparisons that they aren’t as good as the Bose or Airpods, they fit inside the ear and my old Peltor low profile hearing protection fits over them without any interference. If I do end up buying the Bose, because the AirPods hang WAY down out of your ear, I’ll let you know.
Great video!! I'll put down some of my thoughts here as well to help some viewers :) I've bought the Sony XM4, the Sony Linkbuds S and the Bose QC2. For sound quality, since you can EQ them, I'd say they can get a good sound signature for what you like. It's not perfetct, but it's a TWS. Some compromises have to be made lol None of them have a bad sound signature. All of them are very bassy out of the box, imo I can't use the Sony XM4, after 1 hour my ears start hurting on the side of my ear. Tried different tips and the result is the same. I'll won't be keeping this one. The Sony Linkbuds S have the best call quality as they have a great microphone with noise reduction so the person on the other end of the call can hear my voice much better. I'll keep this for calls The Bose QC2s have the best ANC I've ever tried. I've had the Bose QC35 and QC45 as well. I was just on a 10hr flight and while the battery didn't die, it was just amazing how they drown out the surroundings. One thing I really liked is that during the call, the ANC is still very present and helps to hear better, but the microphone doesn't reduce as much noise as the Linkbuds S. During calls, the Linkbuds S's ANC is toned down a lot. I was testing call quality with my girlfriend and I was calling at a café where there was music in the background: I was using first the Linkbuds S then I switched to the Bose. She said she didn't even know there was music in the background when I was using the Linkbuds S. Great job on the Sony Linkbuds S here! For comfort, both Sony Linkbuds S and Bose QC2 are great. The Bose QC2 have a better 'stability'. Hope this helps other viewers. Cheers :)
Great that you shared this info of the ANC performance during calls! It’s unbelievable that so many earbuds (if not all?) are struggling to keep down the noise during calls, for BOTH parties: the user of the buds and the recipient of the call. Sounds like Bose is at least trying, and maybe succeeding quite well for the user, did I understand correctly? I bought Sony’s XM4 buds, and I’m very surprised that every time I start a call the ambient mode is forcefully kicking in, and the surrounding sounds are AMPLIFIED for me (not for the recipient). I would like the ANC to keep working at max effort also during the calls, keeping all the noise suppressed to minimum. With the Sony’s it’ hard to hear if even at home if I have a window open, because the humming of the closeby motorway is amplified. I also own Soundcore Sport X10, and in those the ANC is simply turned OFF when I start a call. And no, there is no setting in the app to prevent this from happening.
@@miikalammela9333 Yes! Bose keeps the ANC on during calls, but their noise reduction for the microphone is not up to par as Sony's. For the other person on the call, Sony does a better job of only transmitting your voice while Bose is better for you as a listener by keeping the ANC on. I also find it very strange that Sony turns of ANC during calls.
For me I prefer the Airpods Pro 2, which is what I got, because it’s better for phone calls, and more practical to carry around. For me the true importance of noise canceling is for working on my desk or on the go in an airplane or bus, and for that my Bose QC serves me way better, because its light and extremely comfortable, and has great ANC. I’d much rather spend this money on a future upgrade to my headset than an earbud set, but that’s just me 😊 thanks for the detailed review!
As an owner of these buds, can you say if they are able to maintain full effectivity of ANC, when you start a call? I bought Sony’s XM4 buds, and I’m very surprised that every time I start a call the ambient mode is forcefully kicking in, and the surrounding sounds are AMPLIFIED for me (not for the recipient) I would like the ANC to keep working at max effort also during the calls, keeping all the noise suppressed to minimum. Btw, there seems to be many buds out there, that can’t keep reducing the noise as you start a call: I also own Soundcore Sport X10, and in those the ANC is simply turned OFF when I start a call. And no, there is no setting in the app to prevent this from happening.
One major reason to go QC2 for me is that they will eventually see a temporary price drop during the various shopping seasons of the year while AP2's only ever see a markdown if the world is going to end or if the AP3's come out. Apple never puts stuff on sale unless they're getting rid of old inventory.
Really good review/comparison, thanks! Definitely the best noise-cancelling, but gosh the calls were so much better with the AirPods Pro 2😅 I also felt like the music sounded better with the AirPods Pro 2, so they felt like a better all-round product.
@@thequarrymen58just grab a cheaper one.. I have an 8 plus got it super cheap and it’s not bad at all .. although I would say go for something newer like the se or iPhone 11 ..
The biggest issue with master-slave pairing (in Which 1 earbud is connected via the other one to the phone) is that if there is a battery drain issue with the master earbud, the entire setup will stop working due to it. A couple of years ago, I had Bose SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds and they faced this issue. The Master (Right Earbud) had battery drain issue and because of which the left couldn’t connect as well. It never got resolved. Bose India Customer Service never gave a fruitful reply. Never bought a Bose product since.
I had the same experience with my Bose QC earbuds gen1, I had it for less than a year and I couldn't use it anymore because of battery drain issue on the master earbud. When I brought it to the service center, they said it is impossible to repair/replace battery. Need to buy a new pair or replace if still under warranty. Tsk. Haven't bought another Bose product ever since as well
Cool, I listened without looking and when it came to the sound of music I found the Air Pods Pro 2 by far the best every single time :) ANC was a tad better on the new Bose though. PS the Air Pods 2 also had the best sound in a phone call.
For me it's Bose, and always has been regardless of case size, battery life, earbud weight and even purchased the QC I Knowing the earbud fit was still as horrific and awkward as the sport sound. Because what's important to me is the quality of sound. It's their specific sound and how by default it's accustom to my preference of music taste by delivering very well on the top end of the frequencies to hear clear, delicate intricacies amongst specifically percussion that too much bass could/would easily drown out. The bass can always be adjusted to support various genres and tuned well beyond if needed and that's always been the case with media player EQ or by the Bose app. But that's my preference of EQ and how I choose which brand of headphones to go with. I remember buying Dr Dre Beats because I thought they'd be amazing...yes amazing for some of the Bass heavy stuff I listen to. but realistically what a waste of money for me. But evidently that's Dres default preferred sound. You should always buy which product emphasizes and supports your style of music best. That's of course you buy headphones primarily for music. There's no such thing as "best" when it comes to this stuff. Someone can't force a sound on me i know isn't right for me or convince me it's better. "Wah wah wah Yeh but my case is .5cm shorter and case battery is 3.5 hours longer". These things are getting stupid small now, that larger case by .5Cm or extra 4hours of case charge isn't going to be an issue at any point for you, not with how accessible USB/power sockets are plus the quick charge. I actually miss having the case size of the QC I as it told me battery levels which I would like to know. In fact overall i would prefer a slightly bigger case if it were to offer stronger protection to my £250 product and a slightly longer battery/added features. Most kids who own these products won't know the days of struggle spending £12 on a multi pack of AA batteries for about a Weeks worth of play on a personal CD player , let alone the quality of the headphones...don't even go there It's now features for the sake of having features
in my opinion, airpods pro2 is better for daily use. However, Bose looks better with music focus. I am using Beats fit pro. I couldn't see any difference with Airpods pro 2. Most likely my next choice will be for Bose.
I think the new firmware updates have helped a lot of these issues/complaints. They just needed a little more time to get the software worked out I'm thinking. I don't have hardly any complaints currently, and they are now an upgrade over my QC1's.
I own the Bose QC 2 as well but for some reason they’re buggy as hell and the ANC isn’t doing it for me. Why did you decide to get the APP2 over the Bose?
@@TomerBenDavid I don’t have the qc2 but the AirPods Pro 2 and the QC45 (I had the QC35 before for 3 years). You cannot compare it, over ear versus in ear. On the go every time the AP2, at home and enjoying music or gaming always the QC45. For conference calls it depends. It remains surprising how many tech is packed in a 6 gram device, but the bigger and heavier headphone has obviously much better ANC. If I could only have one option, it would be a difficult choice.
I choose the best ones, regardless of price. I’ve owned 4 sets of AirPods over the years, including the gen-1 since launch day and the Pro’s. The Bose headphones sound better, have better noise cancellation, and are significantly more secure in my ears.
Noise cancelling is the most important feature for me. I'm not an audiophile. I use these things for CZcams and for simple peace and quiet, day and night. I wish they had more than six hours of battery life, though.
The first reviewer to highlight that the eartips on the older version are more secure. Thanks for highlighting that, as they are the sole reason why I have always gone for Bose. I will see how the new ones fit.. Eventually
I have both the AirPods Pro 2 and the Bose qc2 earbuds. For different reasons… AirPods for work… better call quality especially noisy environments…. Bose to relax, disconnect and listen to awesome music…. AirPods for a walk if I want to talk… boss if I want to walk and not talk to anyone… just disconnect … The fit of the Bose asked awesome. The 1st versions were returned because they fell all the time… the qc2 don’t fall…. Apple I need to keep adjusting…. But works for what I need them. So both are great and serve a different purpose. If you have an iPhone probably AirPods are better value overall. Especially for calls… But if you want to disconnect from the world and listen to great music and are a fan of bass… Bose all the way….
I'm generally not an Apple fan, but the AirPods are better for phone calls. If I needed wireless for calls, I would get those to use in both cases. I'll probably get the Bose though since I primarily need them for music, which they are best at imo.
Thanks for the great video as always. :) Bose has said that the QC Earbuds II has better ANC than headphones, I'd love to see how they stack up to XM5 and AirPodsMax
I absolutely love the new Bose QC 2 headphones! I used them today at work. I am a welder working indoors and it’s very loud in there and these save my hearing and sound amazing!
I'm considering buying the Bose QC Earbuds II, I got Jabra 75th and Sony M4 (they so quiet). And I'm wonder if they worth it, I'm looking for a earsbuds that will amazing for music. Thanks!
I like the qc2's more than any earbuds I've tried though I've not used the apple stuff. One thing that I really like is how well the touch controls work. With samsung and the others I've used. The touch doesn't register and it takes multiple presses to hit the perfect spot. Or when you adjust the buds for a better fit it pauses the music or worse, hangs up the call. The large flat spot on the qc2 is a way better shape than the nebulous spot on a curved earbud
Thanks for this comparative analysis. I was interested in QCII but I already have Sony XM4 and Linkbuds S. There is no one size fits all IEMs so I think I will stick with my Sonys and wait for maybe the XM5 IEMs.
Have the Bose active sports earbuds and I find them to be the best at canceling out sound. And I got to say they take a beating and they still work perfect. An easier buds never fall out ever.
Thanks Aaron much appreciated. I like the sound of the Airpods Pro 2 the best it's more open or spacious if that makes sense. I didn't like the vocals on the Sony but that could probably be EQ to my liking. No wireless charging and a master and slave setup in 2022? 🤔👍💯🇺🇸
Great review as always..!! I use Whatsapp for phone calls using Bose QC Gen 1, and while on road (with very minimal traffic like 1-2 cars passing at times) or while washing my hands near water sink, the receiver on the other end says there is just too much of noise they hear. Is this a general feedback on your end as well? It has happened on 2 different ear pieces and I use Pixel 6 for making those calls. Wonder what's your experience?
I have the Galaxy buds 2 pro I am a Samsung fan boy everything I have is Samsung I also have the Galaxy buds pro I'm telling you that Galaxy buds 2 pro are amazing earbud Use them for about a week and listen to everything you'll be really surprised And they don't cost a crazy price And the other thing is you forget that they're in your ears they're very comfortable I love your contact great work
Are there any issues? How about the sound quality and ANC Have you tested the ANC in a noisy place such as mall?? how was your experience? Do you recommend it?
That video deserves at least a million views... so insanely well made, thank you! Since my liberty 2 pro don't charge anymore after 3 years I'm looking for a new one, especially for running and working out. Sony m4, Bose QC 1 or 2... while the difefrence is very little between QC 1 and 2, I think I'll go with the 2. But when someone got the QC 1 already- why should someone update to the QC 2? Definitely waiting for a sale dropping below 220~ About the wireless charging: saving money, in production since wireless charging isn't a big thing yet for the most. It is a nice to have but the majority don't use it from my research. It seems Bose aims with the QC 2 more to an older audience what also would make the pricetag explainable, many 40+ people, especially business people still get fooled by price = quality. Just my opinion tho. I think without a massive sale the QC 2 are borderline outrageous with that pricetag.
great comparision ! i think about QC II but i have sennheiser momentum tw 3 (and i love their sound quality !) and i don't know bose will match them. I'm looking for something for running that will have super sound and good fit at the same time. Will I not be disappointed buying new bose?
ANC and sound quality are most important to me. Call quality not so much because I rarely make or receive phone calls. 90% of the time I use text to communicate with others. I don't know about the rest of the population, but most people I know do the same thing. They text a lot more than call. As for single earbud mode, I don't know why this is a deal breaker for some people. You can still use the right earbud in single mode on the QC2. But why do you even buy ANC earbuds and put so much emphasis on this feature? Using a single earbud defeats the purpose of ANC. I'd get the Air Pro2 if my phone was an iPhone. But I use an Android phone, and so the QC2 is my choice.
Awesome sount test at 5:30 - 6:45 ... for me Bose QC v1 is the winner as far as the sound quality goes and noise cancellation..I own both QC v1 and samsung but I prefer samsung pro 2 for sleep .. bose are like beetles in your ears and not for sleep.
Reading comments from people that are saying they drive with ANC earphones in! That's completely crazy to me. Might as well tint your windshield while you're at it.
I live in India and here the Bose earphones are a tad less than the Airpods pro 2, and also I got a pretty decent discount which made the price of the Bose QC2 4000 rupees less than the Airpods that is roughly around 50 USD so yea a pretty good deal for me so I opted for this as My goal was ANC and sound quality
I own the original Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and “I wouldn’t part with them for any other Earbud.” You buy them for sound quality - not for looks or anything else… If you are listening to up to date modern music - you can’t beat the originals. Apple Music has sooooooooo modernized the old tunes that they sound almost as good as today’s music. This guy is focusing on looks and slippage. My earbuds “Stay Put” and sound Phenomenal. That’s why I bought them… I wanted the best and I “Got the Best.”
I'm torn bose qc 2 or apple pro 2. ANC is a big factor for me. The levels of aware mode of apple and call quality is tempting. The one drawback here is I am a Samsung user. I mostly listen to books on tape and classical. But my office and store can be too loud. Sometime when you are in a store full ANC is too much. My partner has an apple but I have a samsung idk how much I loose as a samsung user. Any advice?
my bose QC first gen only 2 months old just got bricked when I connected to my Ipad, my son has the same pair connected to same ipad no issues for him, long story short, bose tech support is hooking me up with gen 2 as a upgraded replacement for free, doubt apple would do that
Actually, I wanted to buy the Bose QC 2, but after your test, I will probably refrain from it. The NC difference to the QC 1 Earbuds is simply too small. And then still the bad call performance? But rather the Airpods Pro 2? But do they sit comfortably in my ears? Is the NC enough for me? I guess I'll just wait......
I've got the Bose QCII and I’m very happy with them, I had a pair of Jabra 75 Active Elite and they were useless, one bud would work and then not work, they wouldn’t pair so I got frustrated and splurged on these.
Bose has been in the audio game for a long time and know their stuff. I primarily brought it for the ANC thinking it would completely eliminate noise and hearing people, but it doesn’t you can still hear people on the train depending on how loud they are, (but no earbuds / earphones do). But they muffle sound by about 50% It turns down the world around you by about 50%, even standing next to heavy traffic, sound is greatly reduced. Listening to music is awesome, sound is clear and crisp and you can't hear anything else when listening to music, they fit comfortably and can move your head all different directions and the sound isn’t compromised, awesome buds, very happy with them. It would be nice in the future if they could develop the noise cancelling even further to 90% but they’re great, a bit pricey but Bose always is, recommended.
I got AirPods Pro 2 because of the convenience, features and Apple ecosystem integration. I have 2 Bose over ear headphones, wired and wireless and I do prefer Bose sound signature over anything else. The mids, highs are smooth and lot of extension in bass. I don’t know if that would have carried on to the QC 2s.
After seeing your detailed comparison....I'm so pleased I got the Technics eah-az60's. Seen a lot of qc2 reviews and it really looks like those are somewhat blinkered....
I got the QC 2 as a warranty replacement when my QC buds died. I feel they sound better and the ANC is better but the case and fitment of the QC buds was far better in my opinion. QC2 case feels cheap and the lid doesn't click shut and stay shut. Fitment I agree with that was said, nothing compares to that sharkfin on the original QC.
My QC buds died a week after the warranty died and was able to get a good deal on the QC2 buds. I feel that the QC2 is a huge upgrade, ANC is even better. I’m glad I bought them
@@bradenm3 tbh, the pros are the best all around earbud, I use them cuz there the most comfortable bc I have a big problem with earbuds causing pressure in my ear, so I got those and solved my problems
Love the sound quality of the Samsung Buds which gives me goosebumps every time, but I have to go with the Airpods for the call quality + the superb ANC.
Thank you for this video, and many other videos that helped me grasp a full profile understanding of earbuds on the market, they are pricey after all. It would seem we are pitching in the extra 50-100 bucks for the ANC, which is what I was looking for. But like you said, why get rid of wireless charging?
Thanks for the video Aaron, you are my go to YTer for Sound and Graph Comparisons. As I'm sure you and everybody knows there is a new firmware update that now allows us to use 1 earbud at a time. IMO if you want the Top ANC in the business and have 3 C notes burning a hole in your pocket...... go for the QC 2's. Otherwise with no wireless charging, no multipoint, limited customizability, above average sound, average call quality, there are SO many better options even at the budget to mid level of the bud market to choose from. IMO, If you want all the top tier features and almost as good of ANC go for the AP2's. And if multipoint is your priority well there so many offering's from 50 bucks up, just take your pick. My personally favorites are the Soundcore's L3's and 4's both of which I paid 70 and 80 bucks respectively.
Thank you for this rich comparison, it got the second Gen out of my brain finally🎉. I got to use the Bose first Gen for a long time. Now i use the AirpodsPro2 and im soo happy, to get this Performance in this small size.
Man I’ve recently seen dozens of videos about airpods pro 2, hands down yours is the best, such a thorough comparison with a lot of details, all tests are just amazing. Call quality of Sony headphones is superb, that was shocking tbh. Eventhougg the video is primarily about bose QC2, this helped me to decide whether to buy AirPods Pro 2 or save the money for something else. I’ve just recently got back to apple ecosystem with new IP 14PM, and I think airpods pro 2 with about 50% of its price (some work benefits vouchers) are the best I can get right now. I have also Sennheiser Momentum 2, they sound quality is in par with Bose QC35 I use for calls and in the office mainly. But I still want something easier to use, more comfy and comparable sound, and man that transparency mode! Can’t wait to compare them both! Thanks for help!
But another most important thing is battery life , Bose QC || has 8 hr life and AirPod isn’t that good. I travel quite often so I had to keep two set of AirPod for my journey and QC|| just 1 set is enough.
@@namgyel6447 that’s right, I’ve used mine for max of 4.5hrs of usage with ~20% batt left, not bad, but there are buds with better batt life for sure! Btw after about a month of heavy usage, I can’t complain, AirPods Pro 2 are probably top2 headphones I’ve ever had. QC 35 are still a bit more comfy, but really only a bit, sound is even better than on Sennheiser Momentum 2. Don’t judge me, it’s probably an iPhone ‘issue’, as Sennheiser’s are much quiter, if it even does make sense. On my Samsung, they sound almost the same, so sound quality is really great on Airpods. Noise cancellation was better on previous SW version, hope they will revert it back. Anyway, Transparency is something else man, never have I ever experienced that I forgot I have my buds in, crazy 😄 Totally recommend to get pair of pro 2’s if you have an iPhone, no doubt! 👌🏽
@@martinbeno7 I agree with you, Bose costed me more and AirPod pro, I have changed to Bose recently and cost me about 324 USD and so I have to use it for while. It is comfortable but system isn’t good enough, when I make a call in public other one can’t hear, at home it is good. 👍
Listening with my Sony wh100xm5's(EQ off), is it just me or does the QC earbuds 1 sound better from this video than the QC earbuds 2? it doesn't seem much of a difference to upgrade my QC 1's for the QC 2's besides the smaller size of the buds and case, not to mention my current buds don't fit well with my ears using the medium tips😮💨.. They didn't come with any small's so I'm stuck with it since I can't find a way to buy extra's anywhere🤷. edit: and I always thought it was a hardware issue with my QC 1's where I couldn't use only the left bud.. that's ridiculous!!! I can't believe they would make something work (in this case, not work)that way😒.. at least I know now cause I was deciding whether to contact Bose or not about this issue😅
After realizing just how much I can do with the Airpod Pro 2s, I don't need anything else. Nothing beats the transparency options, noise cancelling and overall features and balanced EQ of these things dude. Only people who 'want more bass bro' choose something else. Apple has EQs mixed how the SHOULD be, flat and letting the mixing of the track do the work. I can go from hearing absolutely nothing but music, mowing my lawn with noise cancelling or sitting in a tree-stand during hunting season with the transparency enhanced and boosted so everything is louder. Like, c'mon dude. Can't beat them at all!
Yes, I would like a frequency graph if possible. This will show me the best ANC according to frequency. I understand that too Bose has a decent passive noise cancelling design. I am using the OG AirPods Pro to cancel out wind noise while riding my motorcycle with helmet, of course. Wind fatigue is what keeps my rides really enjoyable. Sound is important too.
Great video as always - thank you. Would it be possible to do a comparison with the Pixel Buds Pro and one or two other earbuds that you consider currently to be the 'best of the rest'.
@@roeilevy6183 I only use the materialpods app to monitor the battery on my phone, for control I just use the touch bar on the pods themselves and it works fine.
Sony Linkbuds S Jabra elite 5 JBL Live PRO plus What do u think? I will laughter sound with max 10mm driver and good anc. Equalizer setting too with app. Which can you recommend? Thanks
interesting sound quality test, I really feel like apple is catering for young ears / music style, while bose is catering for old ears / music styles. Like it sounds more boring but I feel like listening to jazz or blues would sound better, but the apple ones probably do well on more bassy airbnb / electro... very interesting indeed!
But how do they compare to the Sennheiser MTW3? Could you do a comparison between the Sennheiser and the top 3 best TWS? That would be amazing ... Thanks
I have both Gen Sony and now AirPods Pro 2. The AP2 wins hands down for audio quality. I have 64Audio IEMs; they are the first wireless I have heard that I can say remind of the U12t regarding balance. The U12t still does s amazing, but I have no problem enjoying the AP2 when in the mice, or at work bouncing between in person sessions, phone and Zoom. AP2 would seem to be best all around earbuds. And comparatively cheap, too!
Nice one man . As a fellow pixel 7 pro user, I hate to say this but the airpods pro 2 sounded the best.. not sure about ANC.. Of and can we use all the features of Apple products on Android? Thanks
I returned mine last week only problem I have was. You can hear music and videos great but calls, I can’t hear the caller well or even raise the voice 😢
As a musician I value a more even response. I want detail and space. I want to hear the mix as it was intended. It seems that the AirPods 2 Pro were most interested in that goal. I do suspect that many listeners prefer a bass heavy overly warm mix that is smooth and easy to listen to.
I’d love you to review the NURA TRUE PRO earbuds. Lossless Bluetooth (on compatible devices), adaptive eq analysed for each user etc. I’m considering buying them or one of these in this comparison.
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For those who are wondering, bose released a software updated, so you can use the left or right earbud independently. That being said, I bought a pair, I love them. 😍
Hey man, can you tell me if they re good to lisent trap and techno music? I don't care about features, I just want to buy something that sounds best in those musical genres
Same here.
Love them
These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. czcams.com/users/postUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.
Just a warning to anyone considering clicking on the link to the sound samples...... Prepare to be hooked for hours. In some respects the Airpods pro 2 sound like they're missing something but compared to the others, they make the vocals sound so natural whereas the others sound either veiled or boosted. That was fun. I'll have to try again with a different pair of headphones next.
😂😂😂 Yes! Trying with different headphones will give a better sense
I only click on the sound samples to reassure myself that I have superior sound quality over everything else, and it's the same result every single time, all the earbuds sound terrible ( save for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with it's Harman tuning ) and the amount of people thinking that they sound good is scary
@@aaronloudnwireless I can confirm, just got my QC Buds 2, I had to eq the absolute hell out of these to make me like them. Both in the Bose app and through the Samsung EQ. They're still nowhere near my wired iems, but at least they sound pretty decent now.
@@aaronloudnwireless I think the Bose, quiet comfort second generation, microphone sounds better and quiet environments and noisy are environments. I would never buy the Bose quiet, comfort, first generation, ever again, the second generation or way better.
The AirPods Pro 2 do not fit my right ear no matter what I do. I always have to keep thinking about it falling out and it always oozes out. I returned them and got the Bose qc 2 and I have to say I love them. They fit great and noise cancelling is the best. I don’t care about wireless charging as I don’t have that and I never really wear just one earbud (even if I did it would just be the right ear) so both of the cons are pretty moot for me. Yes they are 300 but to me they are worth it because of the Bose signature sound, the secure fit, the versatility of the buds to wear at home or at the gym comfortably, and being the anc king.
I currently have bose gen1 and am very happy with them, despite the fact of the huge case and the battery not being great. The sound quality is unbeatable.
How's the battery backup?
Same thing QC earbuds 1 are phenomenal
@@tarikelbahraoui6961 Are you using it? How good does it work blocking out high noises like dogs barking, people chattering or babies crying, heavy traffic or construction?
I have both now. Nah, the first ones are beatable and have been beat, imo. Not by a lot however.
@@DrivenA111 should i upgrade?? I am very happy with the gen1, use them for the gym, case might be too big, but everything else is awesome
10:36 Calling your Grandpa w/ Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is going to give him a Vietnam-flashback 😂
Awesome back-to-back audio comparisons Aaron!
If you still do your own yard work, the QC IIs are crazy-good. I can't even hear my lawn tractor idling from 5ft away! Leaf blower, crazy-quiet. I had non-anr JLbuds w/ foam tips for the last 3 years. Always had to crank volume to hear music. The Bose are in a totally different league and wish I had spent the $ years ago. My ears have never fit standard airpods, so I leaned towards the QC IIs. Incredibly good fit w/ the smallest tips, but the largest backs. That adjustability is another huge win. I think the AirPods 2 win w/ form-factor & technology options for those that don't need ultimate noise reduction and ear-fit. Wow, technology has come a LONG way!!
Great comparison! I was interested primarily in the size of the earbuds because I work in a loud industrial setting and although I am allowed to wear earbuds and listen to what I want, I also use a set of hearing protectors over the earbuds. The profile is very important as even a little pinching will be annoying over the course of a shift. So thank you. The Bose QC2 seems to fit my needs, although I’ll have to buy a pair to find out. Again, thank you.
No problem!
Im working in the industrial setting you are describing as well. Did you get to test them yet?
@@95myhre Not yet. Because of the size difference I might just go with the Samsung which I have tested (they are my son’s) and although I’m pretty sure, based on other comparisons that they aren’t as good as the Bose or Airpods, they fit inside the ear and my old Peltor low profile hearing protection fits over them without any interference. If I do end up buying the Bose, because the AirPods hang WAY down out of your ear, I’ll let you know.
Don’t fall for Phony advertising Vernon… I’m sure he’s being paid to sell a product. I own the original Bose QC and “They are Perfect in every way.”
@@glennchristie2316 Heard that the battery life isn’t that great on bose qc, is it true?
Great video!! I'll put down some of my thoughts here as well to help some viewers :)
I've bought the Sony XM4, the Sony Linkbuds S and the Bose QC2. For sound quality, since you can EQ them, I'd say they can get a good sound signature for what you like. It's not perfetct, but it's a TWS. Some compromises have to be made lol
None of them have a bad sound signature. All of them are very bassy out of the box, imo
I can't use the Sony XM4, after 1 hour my ears start hurting on the side of my ear. Tried different tips and the result is the same. I'll won't be keeping this one.
The Sony Linkbuds S have the best call quality as they have a great microphone with noise reduction so the person on the other end of the call can hear my voice much better. I'll keep this for calls
The Bose QC2s have the best ANC I've ever tried. I've had the Bose QC35 and QC45 as well. I was just on a 10hr flight and while the battery didn't die, it was just amazing how they drown out the surroundings. One thing I really liked is that during the call, the ANC is still very present and helps to hear better, but the microphone doesn't reduce as much noise as the Linkbuds S. During calls, the Linkbuds S's ANC is toned down a lot. I was testing call quality with my girlfriend and I was calling at a café where there was music in the background: I was using first the Linkbuds S then I switched to the Bose. She said she didn't even know there was music in the background when I was using the Linkbuds S. Great job on the Sony Linkbuds S here!
For comfort, both Sony Linkbuds S and Bose QC2 are great. The Bose QC2 have a better 'stability'.
Hope this helps other viewers. Cheers :)
Great inputs, thanks for sharing!
Those Stability Bands Are Flimsy As Hell...Couldn't Hold Nothing In Proper Place. Why The Regression...👂🏾
The Ear Bud Independently Useage Has Been Fixed...Updates Happen...
Great that you shared this info of the ANC performance during calls! It’s unbelievable that so many earbuds (if not all?) are struggling to keep down the noise during calls, for BOTH parties: the user of the buds and the recipient of the call.
Sounds like Bose is at least trying, and maybe succeeding quite well for the user, did I understand correctly?
I bought Sony’s XM4 buds, and I’m very surprised that every time I start a call the ambient mode is forcefully kicking in, and the surrounding sounds are AMPLIFIED for me (not for the recipient). I would like the ANC to keep working at max effort also during the calls, keeping all the noise suppressed to minimum. With the Sony’s it’ hard to hear if even at home if I have a window open, because the humming of the closeby motorway is amplified. I also own Soundcore Sport X10, and in those the ANC is simply turned OFF when I start a call. And no, there is no setting in the app to prevent this from happening.
@@miikalammela9333 Yes! Bose keeps the ANC on during calls, but their noise reduction for the microphone is not up to par as Sony's. For the other person on the call, Sony does a better job of only transmitting your voice while Bose is better for you as a listener by keeping the ANC on. I also find it very strange that Sony turns of ANC during calls.
Just bought 2 days back. For me the noise cancelation is my most important function for my usage. Bose did it well. Bravo👏.
Nice 👍
I got them yesterday. Cancellation seems to be the same as the first ones. Not sure I see an improvement.
I own the bose QC 2 they fit my ears perfectly unlike the others
For me I prefer the Airpods Pro 2, which is what I got, because it’s better for phone calls, and more practical to carry around. For me the true importance of noise canceling is for working on my desk or on the go in an airplane or bus, and for that my Bose QC serves me way better, because its light and extremely comfortable, and has great ANC. I’d much rather spend this money on a future upgrade to my headset than an earbud set, but that’s just me 😊 thanks for the detailed review!
If you have both, you need to get out more LOL
I returned mine , I work with airguns and they make like insane static noise when I use the airgun unlike the first gen AirPods Pro
As an owner of these buds, can you say if they are able to maintain full effectivity of ANC, when you start a call? I bought Sony’s XM4 buds, and I’m very surprised that every time I start a call the ambient mode is forcefully kicking in, and the surrounding sounds are AMPLIFIED for me (not for the recipient)
I would like the ANC to keep working at max effort also during the calls, keeping all the noise suppressed to minimum. Btw, there seems to be many buds out there, that can’t keep reducing the noise as you start a call: I also own Soundcore Sport X10, and in those the ANC is simply turned OFF when I start a call. And no, there is no setting in the app to prevent this from happening.
One major reason to go QC2 for me is that they will eventually see a temporary price drop during the various shopping seasons of the year while AP2's only ever see a markdown if the world is going to end or if the AP3's come out. Apple never puts stuff on sale unless they're getting rid of old inventory.
They do, flash sales on Best Buy.
i bought both AP2 and QC2 for $100 each. Brand new from offerup. You just need to not depend so much on Bestbuy and Online stores.
@@kritimbista9013 true I got some for 215 with tax, sold them though and bought myself some QC 2 for $100 locallyb
They both suck due to price LOL
@@inglouriousmofo I agree but check locally I found the Bose for $100 flat
Really good review/comparison, thanks! Definitely the best noise-cancelling, but gosh the calls were so much better with the AirPods Pro 2😅 I also felt like the music sounded better with the AirPods Pro 2, so they felt like a better all-round product.
The AirPods sound great!
I don't have an iPhone 😞
@@thequarrymen58just grab a cheaper one.. I have an 8 plus got it super cheap and it’s not bad at all ..
although I would say go for something newer like the se or iPhone 11 ..
@@thequarrymen58You don’t need an iPhone to use the Airpods
@@chrischoy9not worth it tho imo.
The biggest issue with master-slave pairing (in Which 1 earbud is connected via the other one to the phone) is that if there is a battery drain issue with the master earbud, the entire setup will stop working due to it.
A couple of years ago, I had Bose SoundSport Free truly wireless earbuds and they faced this issue. The Master (Right Earbud) had battery drain issue and because of which the left couldn’t connect as well. It never got resolved. Bose India Customer Service never gave a fruitful reply. Never bought a Bose product since.
I had the same experience with my Bose QC earbuds gen1, I had it for less than a year and I couldn't use it anymore because of battery drain issue on the master earbud. When I brought it to the service center, they said it is impossible to repair/replace battery. Need to buy a new pair or replace if still under warranty. Tsk. Haven't bought another Bose product ever since as well
Cool, I listened without looking and when it came to the sound of music I found the Air Pods Pro 2 by far the best every single time :)
ANC was a tad better on the new Bose though.
PS the Air Pods 2 also had the best sound in a phone call.
Which will be good at preventing DJ & traffic sound? Being a student, ANC is my priority to cut the outside noise.
For me it's Bose, and always has been regardless of case size, battery life, earbud weight and even purchased the QC I Knowing the earbud fit was still as horrific and awkward as the sport sound.
Because what's important to me is the quality of sound.
It's their specific sound and how by default it's accustom to my preference of music taste by delivering very well on the top end of the frequencies to hear clear, delicate intricacies amongst specifically percussion that too much bass could/would easily drown out.
The bass can always be adjusted to support various genres and tuned well beyond if needed and that's always been the case with media player EQ or by the Bose app.
But that's my preference of EQ and how I choose which brand of headphones to go with.
I remember buying Dr Dre Beats because I thought they'd be amazing...yes amazing for some of the Bass heavy stuff I listen to. but realistically what a waste of money for me. But evidently that's Dres default preferred sound.
You should always buy which product emphasizes and supports your style of music best. That's of course you buy headphones primarily for music.
There's no such thing as "best" when it comes to this stuff.
Someone can't force a sound on me i know isn't right for me or convince me it's better.
"Wah wah wah Yeh but my case is .5cm shorter and case battery is 3.5 hours longer".
These things are getting stupid small now, that larger case by .5Cm or extra 4hours of case charge isn't going to be an issue at any point for you, not with how accessible USB/power sockets are plus the quick charge.
I actually miss having the case size of the QC I as it told me battery levels which I would like to know.
In fact overall i would prefer a slightly bigger case if it were to offer stronger protection to my £250 product and a slightly longer battery/added features.
Most kids who own these products won't know the days of struggle spending £12 on a multi pack of AA batteries for about a Weeks worth of play on a personal CD player , let alone the quality of the headphones...don't even go there
It's now features for the sake of having features
Well said
Ive never taken a call on headphones, never used just one, and dont even use touch controls however, no multipoint pairing is a dealbreaker.
in my opinion, airpods pro2 is better for daily use. However, Bose looks better with music focus. I am using Beats fit pro. I couldn't see any difference with Airpods pro 2. Most likely my next choice will be for Bose.
Will airpod pro 2 be good at preventing DJ & traffic sound? Being a student, ANC is my priority to cut the outside noise.
I think the new firmware updates have helped a lot of these issues/complaints. They just needed a little more time to get the software worked out I'm thinking. I don't have hardly any complaints currently, and they are now an upgrade over my QC1's.
Does this include the voice sounding more natural?
I am told that the update has affected the sound signature (and even ANC to some levels?) I am scared to perform the firmware update
I tried the Bose QC 2 and AirPods Pro 2. I picked the AirPods Pro 2. They do everything I need from ear buds at a lower price.
True! Nice to hear from you again!
Do you know if ANC on qc2 better than qc45?
I own the Bose QC 2 as well but for some reason they’re buggy as hell and the ANC isn’t doing it for me. Why did you decide to get the APP2 over the Bose?
@@TomerBenDavid I don’t have the qc2 but the AirPods Pro 2 and the QC45 (I had the QC35 before for 3 years). You cannot compare it, over ear versus in ear.
On the go every time the AP2, at home and enjoying music or gaming always the QC45. For conference calls it depends. It remains surprising how many tech is packed in a 6 gram device, but the bigger and heavier headphone has obviously much better ANC.
If I could only have one option, it would be a difficult choice.
I choose the best ones, regardless of price. I’ve owned 4 sets of AirPods over the years, including the gen-1 since launch day and the Pro’s. The Bose headphones sound better, have better noise cancellation, and are significantly more secure in my ears.
Noise cancelling is the most important feature for me. I'm not an audiophile. I use these things for CZcams and for simple peace and quiet, day and night. I wish they had more than six hours of battery life, though.
The first reviewer to highlight that the eartips on the older version are more secure. Thanks for highlighting that, as they are the sole reason why I have always gone for Bose. I will see how the new ones fit.. Eventually
I have both the AirPods Pro 2 and the Bose qc2 earbuds. For different reasons… AirPods for work… better call quality especially noisy environments….
Bose to relax, disconnect and listen to awesome music….
AirPods for a walk if I want to talk… boss if I want to walk and not talk to anyone… just disconnect …
The fit of the Bose asked awesome. The 1st versions were returned because they fell all the time… the qc2 don’t fall….
Apple I need to keep adjusting…. But works for what I need them.
So both are great and serve a different purpose. If you have an iPhone probably AirPods are better value overall. Especially for calls…
But if you want to disconnect from the world and listen to great music and are a fan of bass… Bose all the way….
@@BarcelonaIdolo14 , thanks, very helpful. I am an android user. Hoping Bose have a firmware update that addresses the poor audio issues
True this. Bose fit the best.
I'm generally not an Apple fan, but the AirPods are better for phone calls. If I needed wireless for calls, I would get those to use in both cases. I'll probably get the Bose though since I primarily need them for music, which they are best at imo.
Thanks for the great video as always. :)
Bose has said that the QC Earbuds II has better ANC than headphones, I'd love to see how they stack up to XM5 and AirPodsMax
I have both QCII and XM5 and the QCII blow my XM5 out of the water for ANC. I was just as surprised…
I absolutely love the new Bose QC 2 headphones! I used them today at work. I am a welder working indoors and it’s very loud in there and these save my hearing and sound amazing!
I'm considering buying the Bose QC Earbuds II, I got Jabra 75th and Sony M4 (they so quiet).
And I'm wonder if they worth it, I'm looking for a earsbuds that will amazing for music.
Thanks!
Is it really that much of a difference when you pair buds 2 pro with a Samsung and a non-samsung phone? In terms of sound quality.
I like the qc2's more than any earbuds I've tried though I've not used the apple stuff. One thing that I really like is how well the touch controls work. With samsung and the others I've used. The touch doesn't register and it takes multiple presses to hit the perfect spot. Or when you adjust the buds for a better fit it pauses the music or worse, hangs up the call. The large flat spot on the qc2 is a way better shape than the nebulous spot on a curved earbud
Very good video. Does each earphone have individualized volume or balance (or in the app)?
Thanks for this comparative analysis. I was interested in QCII but I already have Sony XM4 and Linkbuds S. There is no one size fits all IEMs so I think I will stick with my Sonys and wait for maybe the XM5 IEMs.
are you having issues with your xm4,?
Have the Bose active sports earbuds and I find them to be the best at canceling out sound.
And I got to say they take a beating and they still work perfect. An easier buds never fall out ever.
Thanks Aaron much appreciated. I like the sound of the Airpods Pro 2 the best it's more open or spacious if that makes sense. I didn't like the vocals on the Sony but that could probably be EQ to my liking. No wireless charging and a master and slave setup in 2022? 🤔👍💯🇺🇸
It's ridiculous! And they charge what for that? Thanks for watching!
Great comparison. I appreciate it
I’m looking for some earbuds for woodworking, the bose qc2 seem to cancel the best.
Thanks for great job. Your test made me sure that there is no point in changing the Bose gen 1 to the new gen 2 headphones at the moment.
I just got my Bose QC II and I love them.
But I had to comment to compliment you for a very professional and well done video and review 👍
Dang… crazy how bad the QC II are with blocking out mic sounds in the noisy mic test.
Great review as always..!! I use Whatsapp for phone calls using Bose QC Gen 1, and while on road (with very minimal traffic like 1-2 cars passing at times) or while washing my hands near water sink, the receiver on the other end says there is just too much of noise they hear. Is this a general feedback on your end as well? It has happened on 2 different ear pieces and I use Pixel 6 for making those calls. Wonder what's your experience?
Exactly the same with the Air Pod pro 1.
I have the Galaxy buds 2 pro I am a Samsung fan boy everything I have is Samsung I also have the Galaxy buds pro I'm telling you that Galaxy buds 2 pro are amazing earbud Use them for about a week and listen to everything you'll be really surprised And they don't cost a crazy price And the other thing is you forget that they're in your ears they're very comfortable I love your contact great work
Are there any issues?
How about the sound quality and ANC
Have you tested the ANC in a noisy place such as mall?? how was your experience?
Do you recommend it?
That video deserves at least a million views... so insanely well made, thank you!
Since my liberty 2 pro don't charge anymore after 3 years I'm looking for a new one, especially for running and working out.
Sony m4, Bose QC 1 or 2... while the difefrence is very little between QC 1 and 2, I think I'll go with the 2. But when someone got the QC 1 already- why should someone update to the QC 2?
Definitely waiting for a sale dropping below 220~
About the wireless charging: saving money, in production since wireless charging isn't a big thing yet for the most. It is a nice to have but the majority don't use it from my research. It seems Bose aims with the QC 2 more to an older audience what also would make the pricetag explainable, many 40+ people, especially business people still get fooled by price = quality.
Just my opinion tho. I think without a massive sale the QC 2 are borderline outrageous with that pricetag.
great comparision ! i think about QC II but i have sennheiser momentum tw 3 (and i love their sound quality !) and i don't know bose will match them. I'm looking for something for running that will have super sound and good fit at the same time. Will I not be disappointed buying new bose?
ANC and sound quality are most important to me. Call quality not so much because I rarely make or receive phone calls. 90% of the time I use text to communicate with others. I don't know about the rest of the population, but most people I know do the same thing. They text a lot more than call. As for single earbud mode, I don't know why this is a deal breaker for some people. You can still use the right earbud in single mode on the QC2. But why do you even buy ANC earbuds and put so much emphasis on this feature? Using a single earbud defeats the purpose of ANC. I'd get the Air Pro2 if my phone was an iPhone. But I use an Android phone, and so the QC2 is my choice.
Awesome sount test at 5:30 - 6:45 ... for me Bose QC v1 is the winner as far as the sound quality goes and noise cancellation..I own both QC v1 and samsung but I prefer samsung pro 2 for sleep .. bose are like beetles in your ears and not for sleep.
I feel like the Sony linkbuds had the best vocals by far
Reading comments from people that are saying they drive with ANC earphones in! That's completely crazy to me. Might as well tint your windshield while you're at it.
It's seriously not safe to do that.
I live in India and here the Bose earphones are a tad less than the Airpods pro 2, and also I got a pretty decent discount which made the price of the Bose QC2 4000 rupees less than the Airpods that is roughly around 50 USD so yea a pretty good deal for me so I opted for this as My goal was ANC and sound quality
You took a lot of effort to explain everything and that shows. This is how a comparison review should be. Great job. Thnx
I own the original Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and “I wouldn’t part with them for any other Earbud.” You buy them for sound quality - not for looks or anything else… If you are listening to up to date modern music - you can’t beat the originals. Apple Music has sooooooooo modernized the old tunes that they sound almost as good as today’s music. This guy is focusing on looks and slippage. My earbuds “Stay Put” and sound Phenomenal. That’s why I bought them… I wanted the best and I “Got the Best.”
I'm torn bose qc 2 or apple pro 2. ANC is a big factor for me. The levels of aware mode of apple and call quality is tempting. The one drawback here is I am a Samsung user. I mostly listen to books on tape and classical. But my office and store can be too loud. Sometime when you are in a store full ANC is too much. My partner has an apple but I have a samsung idk how much I loose as a samsung user. Any advice?
Did you decide on one?
my bose QC first gen only 2 months old just got bricked when I connected to my Ipad, my son has the same pair connected to same ipad no issues for him, long story short, bose tech support is hooking me up with gen 2 as a upgraded replacement for free, doubt apple would do that
Actually, I wanted to buy the Bose QC 2, but after your test, I will probably refrain from it. The NC difference to the QC 1 Earbuds is simply too small. And then still the bad call performance? But rather the Airpods Pro 2? But do they sit comfortably in my ears? Is the NC enough for me? I guess I'll just wait......
I've got the Bose QCII and I’m very happy with them, I had a pair of Jabra 75 Active Elite and they were useless, one bud would work and then not work, they wouldn’t pair so I got frustrated and splurged on these.
Bose has been in the audio game for a long time and know their stuff. I primarily brought it for the ANC thinking it would completely eliminate noise and hearing people, but it doesn’t you can still hear people on the train depending on how loud they are, (but no earbuds / earphones do). But they muffle sound by about 50%
It turns down the world around you by about 50%, even standing next to heavy traffic, sound is greatly reduced. Listening to music is awesome, sound is clear and crisp and you can't hear anything else when listening to music, they fit comfortably and can move your head all different directions and the sound isn’t compromised, awesome buds, very happy with them.
It would be nice in the future if they could develop the noise cancelling even further to 90% but they’re great, a bit pricey but Bose always is, recommended.
A very well done and structured comparison. Thank you.
I got AirPods Pro 2 because of the convenience, features and Apple ecosystem integration. I have 2 Bose over ear headphones, wired and wireless and I do prefer Bose sound signature over anything else. The mids, highs are smooth and lot of extension in bass. I don’t know if that would have carried on to the QC 2s.
After seeing your detailed comparison....I'm so pleased I got the Technics eah-az60's.
Seen a lot of qc2 reviews and it really looks like those are somewhat blinkered....
I got the QC 2 as a warranty replacement when my QC buds died. I feel they sound better and the ANC is better but the case and fitment of the QC buds was far better in my opinion. QC2 case feels cheap and the lid doesn't click shut and stay shut. Fitment I agree with that was said, nothing compares to that sharkfin on the original QC.
My QC buds died a week after the warranty died and was able to get a good deal on the QC2 buds. I feel that the QC2 is a huge upgrade, ANC is even better. I’m glad I bought them
How did your guys earbuds die?
@@javiercastro6738 all of a sudden stopped working
This was a great comparison video! Best I have seen so far! Great job. Also, great verbal content to go along with the actual experiences.
Wow this comparison is so detailed. Well done ! You helped me so much !!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Aaron do you know if Sony will release a firmware update to fix the wf 1000xm4 problem?
The ANC sounded nearly as good with the Airpods Pro 2. Why not just get those?
I'm hearing a big difference between the QC2 and AP2, though?
Because they aren't as good as Bose headphones. Apple fan boys are just delusional
QC is so much more comfortable as it’s not penetrating your ear canal the way AAP2 does. With QC it’s just the tip :)
Agree and the Bose suck! I had. Them for 4 weeks totally suck!! No question
@@bradenm3 tbh, the pros are the best all around earbud, I use them cuz there the most comfortable bc I have a big problem with earbuds causing pressure in my ear, so I got those and solved my problems
I have recently purchased my Bose QC Earpuds II and I really love them. I use them on my daily commute and in the gym, I have no complaints.
Wow the review I was looking for,great video Aaron 😎
Thank you for fair comparison👍🏻 I have both though,pro 2 is better overall in my opinion.
Congratulations excellent job! Do you have something with beats earplugs pro?
Love the sound quality of the Samsung Buds which gives me goosebumps every time, but I have to go with the Airpods for the call quality + the superb ANC.
Do you have a pair of the buds 2 pro? I'm thing about getting a pair of these but I'm not sure if I should go with any other pairs, like the bose
Great effort to do this video. Well done !
Many thanks!
So glad you posted this video. I have misophonia & need noise canceling 24/7. But I am deaf in my right ear. So Bose QCII are out.
So, of the earbuds that you mentioned, which would you recommend that supports single earbud use?
Great Review. I got as a gift Bose Quiet comfort gen 1. haven’t even open the box. After ur video I might use it
I like your fan! Where did you get it?
Thank you for this video, and many other videos that helped me grasp a full profile understanding of earbuds on the market, they are pricey after all.
It would seem we are pitching in the extra 50-100 bucks for the ANC, which is what I was looking for. But like you said, why get rid of wireless charging?
Thanks for the video Aaron, you are my go to YTer for Sound and Graph Comparisons. As I'm sure you and everybody knows there is a new firmware update that now allows us to use 1 earbud at a time.
IMO if you want the Top ANC in the business and have 3 C notes burning a hole in your pocket...... go for the QC 2's. Otherwise with no wireless charging, no multipoint, limited customizability, above average sound, average call quality, there are SO many better options even at the budget to mid level of the bud market to choose from. IMO, If you want all the top tier features and almost as good of ANC go for the AP2's. And if multipoint is your priority well there so many offering's from 50 bucks up, just take your pick. My personally favorites are the Soundcore's L3's and 4's both of which I paid 70 and 80 bucks respectively.
Thank you for this rich comparison, it got the second Gen out of my brain finally🎉. I got to use the Bose first Gen for a long time. Now i use the AirpodsPro2 and im soo happy, to get this Performance in this small size.
Great to hear!
Which will be good at preventing dj music or traffic sound?
Confused b/w bose earbud 2 and AirPod 2.
Being a student, my priority is anc.
Man I’ve recently seen dozens of videos about airpods pro 2, hands down yours is the best, such a thorough comparison with a lot of details, all tests are just amazing.
Call quality of Sony headphones is superb, that was shocking tbh.
Eventhougg the video is primarily about bose QC2, this helped me to decide whether to buy AirPods Pro 2 or save the money for something else.
I’ve just recently got back to apple ecosystem with new IP 14PM, and I think airpods pro 2 with about 50% of its price (some work benefits vouchers) are the best I can get right now. I have also Sennheiser Momentum 2, they sound quality is in par with Bose QC35 I use for calls and in the office mainly. But I still want something easier to use, more comfy and comparable sound, and man that transparency mode! Can’t wait to compare them both!
Thanks for help!
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
But another most important thing is battery life , Bose QC || has 8 hr life and AirPod isn’t that good. I travel quite often so I had to keep two set of AirPod for my journey and QC|| just 1 set is enough.
@@namgyel6447 that’s right, I’ve used mine for max of 4.5hrs of usage with ~20% batt left, not bad, but there are buds with better batt life for sure!
Btw after about a month of heavy usage, I can’t complain, AirPods Pro 2 are probably top2 headphones I’ve ever had. QC 35 are still a bit more comfy, but really only a bit, sound is even better than on Sennheiser Momentum 2. Don’t judge me, it’s probably an iPhone ‘issue’, as Sennheiser’s are much quiter, if it even does make sense. On my Samsung, they sound almost the same, so sound quality is really great on Airpods. Noise cancellation was better on previous SW version, hope they will revert it back. Anyway, Transparency is something else man, never have I ever experienced that I forgot I have my buds in, crazy 😄
Totally recommend to get pair of pro 2’s if you have an iPhone, no doubt! 👌🏽
@@martinbeno7 I agree with you, Bose costed me more and AirPod pro, I have changed to Bose recently and cost me about 324 USD and so I have to use it for while. It is comfortable but system isn’t good enough, when I make a call in public other one can’t hear, at home it is good. 👍
Listening with my Sony wh100xm5's(EQ off), is it just me or does the QC earbuds 1 sound better from this video than the QC earbuds 2?
it doesn't seem much of a difference to upgrade my QC 1's for the QC 2's besides the smaller size of the buds and case, not to mention my current buds don't fit well with my ears using the medium tips😮💨.. They didn't come with any small's so I'm stuck with it since I can't find a way to buy extra's anywhere🤷.
edit: and I always thought it was a hardware issue with my QC 1's where I couldn't use only the left bud.. that's ridiculous!!! I can't believe they would make something work
(in this case, not work)that way😒.. at least I know now cause I was deciding whether to contact Bose or not about this issue😅
Is the noise cancelling way better than the AirPods Pro 2 or Sony linkbuds? If you ranked them which would be 2nd and 3rd?
Lack of multi-point connection is keeping me away from these.
Like that top notch ANC. Will wait for the Sony WF 1000 XM5.
After realizing just how much I can do with the Airpod Pro 2s, I don't need anything else. Nothing beats the transparency options, noise cancelling and overall features and balanced EQ of these things dude. Only people who 'want more bass bro' choose something else. Apple has EQs mixed how the SHOULD be, flat and letting the mixing of the track do the work. I can go from hearing absolutely nothing but music, mowing my lawn with noise cancelling or sitting in a tree-stand during hunting season with the transparency enhanced and boosted so everything is louder. Like, c'mon dude. Can't beat them at all!
Yes you can beat them lol easily
You can now use either earbud and yes, they support multipoint connection.
Great video. If possible, could you also add a frequency response curve graph showing how the ANC's differ? Thank you for the awesome content.
Yes, I would like a frequency graph if possible. This will show me the best ANC according to frequency. I understand that too Bose has a decent passive noise cancelling design. I am using the OG AirPods Pro to cancel out wind noise while riding my motorcycle with helmet, of course. Wind fatigue is what keeps my rides really enjoyable. Sound is important too.
Great video as always - thank you. Would it be possible to do a comparison with the Pixel Buds Pro and one or two other earbuds that you consider currently to be the 'best of the rest'.
There is nothing that matches the QC Earbuds II in terms of ANC. They set a new benchmark.
Top review on point as always keep up the good work.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching
The AP2's are good, I love their neutrality. I use them with my pixel 7 with no issues. I use wavelet if I want to adjust the EQ curve a bit.
What app you are using to control the AP2 on Android?
@@roeilevy6183 I only use the materialpods app to monitor the battery on my phone, for control I just use the touch bar on the pods themselves and it works fine.
Amazing comparison brother!! Very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Bose QC v1 were the best than the AirPod 2 . The others were flat and or muddy bass .
Sony Linkbuds S
Jabra elite 5
JBL Live PRO plus
What do u think? I will laughter sound with max 10mm driver and good anc. Equalizer setting too with app.
Which can you recommend? Thanks
Eye opener! Thx Aaron! If is use the airpods pro 2 with my android phone, would the anc, transparency and call quality be the same as on iOS?
Yes, but you won’t have all the Apple features, you would still able to change between anc and transparency but it’s not the same.
@@jorgevazquez9905 Yup. I only wonder if the trade off is worth it vs say a Bose qc2 or the Sony xm4s.
ANC, Transparency the same, but not call quality. Depends on phone make and apps.
@@aaronloudnwireless thanks! I bought them... and it's a revelation!... especially transparency mode.
interesting sound quality test, I really feel like apple is catering for young ears / music style, while bose is catering for old ears / music styles. Like it sounds more boring but I feel like listening to jazz or blues would sound better, but the apple ones probably do well on more bassy airbnb / electro... very interesting indeed!
But how do they compare to the Sennheiser MTW3?
Could you do a comparison between the Sennheiser and the top 3 best TWS?
That would be amazing ... Thanks
The Sennheisers don't come even close to the ANC performance of the Bose. They are on a different level and set a new benchmark.
I have both Gen Sony and now AirPods Pro 2. The AP2 wins hands down for audio quality. I have 64Audio IEMs; they are the first wireless I have heard that I can say remind of the U12t regarding balance. The U12t still does s amazing, but I have no problem enjoying the AP2 when in the mice, or at work bouncing between in person sessions, phone and Zoom. AP2 would seem to be best all around earbuds. And comparatively cheap, too!
Hello, Bose QC 2 or ennheiser momentum 3? Which is best in bass level and ANC or Sony XM4
Nice one man . As a fellow pixel 7 pro user, I hate to say this but the airpods pro 2 sounded the best.. not sure about ANC.. Of and can we use all the features of Apple products on Android? Thanks
Btw, Sony announced it's bringing multipoint connectivity to all its flagship headsets/earphones!!
I returned mine last week only problem I have was. You can hear music and videos great but calls, I can’t hear the caller well or even raise the voice 😢
As a musician I value a more even response. I want detail and space. I want to hear the mix as it was intended. It seems that the AirPods 2 Pro were most interested in that goal. I do suspect that many listeners prefer a bass heavy overly warm mix that is smooth and easy to listen to.
I’d love you to review the NURA TRUE PRO earbuds. Lossless Bluetooth (on compatible devices), adaptive eq analysed for each user etc. I’m considering buying them or one of these in this comparison.
great effort on this very detailed comparison
Was the equalizer turned off for all the earbuds during all the tests? It wouldn't make sense to compare sound if they all had different presets
All are on flat EQ settings.