AIRPODS PRO 2 vs BOSE QUIETCOMFORT BUDS 2 (Tested and Compared!)

The new Bose Quietcomfort buds and the second gen AirPods pro both make BOLD claims about ANC, so which is actually best? I tested them head to head.

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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
The new AirPods Pro 2 may look similar to the original AirPods Pro, but I assure you, these are a completely different experience and I am blown away by how much improvement we are seeing here. Similarly, I recently said the Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 may very well be the most improved pair of earbuds this year! The original versions of these two earbuds were duking it out two years ago for the best ANC earbuds, but now with these massive improvements, it is time to compare the new AirPods Pro 2 to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2. I promise, this is going to be interesting

ANC TEST
Bose claims to have the world's best ANC
AirPods claim to be 2x better than the previous ANC they had
These are both insanely good!
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
Makes these something you could perhaps wear at a concert to protect your ears
You’re going to hear different and conflicting analyses between these earbuds, so I want to quantify it for you and remove any doubt.

Airplane on speaker - vol 35 on Bose vs 27 on AirPods
Air conditioner test - disappears completely with airpods, can still hear it with bose like a gentle hum
Female voice test - could not hear until volume 16, airpods = 13
Wind test - both are about the same. Most angles are find, but a stiff breeze head on is definitely very audible

Airpods are better at achieving complete silence, but Bose is better at muting loud sounds. AirPods perform better up to around 52dB, but above that and especially above 55dB, the Bose earbuds perform better.

Transparency is really good on both of them. Undoubtedly two industry leaders, but Bose are a little hissier - otherwise super accurate
With music playing, Bose sounds like the music is playing in the room and not your ears - amazing!

MIC TEST

AUDIO QUALITY
Both just SBC & AAC codecs
Bose have warm and capable bass and you can really hear the music in a natural balance, or adjust via the EQ in the app. Great dynamic sound with thumpy bass, a realistic sound to live recordings, and an accurate sound for studio recordings. As I mentioned originally, they are slightly less detailed than something like the Sennheisers or B&O EX
AirPods have volume adjusted tuning for a great balance at any volume
Bose has more bass and especially powerful subbass which contributes to the more powerful ANC, AirPods have more clarity
Bose has a very wide soundstage. Fills the room in aware mode
It really comes down to preference. You can’t go wrong with either of them


FEATURES
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SPEAKER TEST (on case)
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
Tap and swipe controls vs Pinch and swipe
EarScan for 360 audio in AirPods
Bose plays calibration sound for each ear
Bose has “modes”

DESIGN
Bose case has no wireless charging
AirPods case can charge qi, magsafe, apple watch, or lightning
Bose battery = 6/24hrs
AirPods battery = 6/30hrs
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
AirPods have skin detection

PRICE
Links below! $250 vs $300t

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0:58 Noise Cancellation Discussion
3:02 Noise Cancellation Testing
5:09 Noise Cancellation TL;DW Results
6:15 Microphone Test
6:40 Audio Quality
8:27 Features/Case Discussion
11:09 Design
12:44 Pricing/Final Thoughts

[rono]

So I ordered both. Tested AirPods Pro 2 and Bose QC2 couple weeks daily now. Literally swapping each headset back and forth in real time in different environments doing calls, music, driving etc coffee shop, loud traffic, gym noise working out etc. BOSE no question leads in noise suppression over all competition including vs Apple pro 2. If your highest priority is best ANC, go BOSE. But After going back-and-forth with both headsets in real time though, imo, Apple is decent at ANC but equal or better in all other feature sets. Ease of pairing, multiple devices, ease of use without digging into separate Bose app, smaller case, better battery, better Siri compatibility, slightly better voice call quality. And, Apple slightly more comfy vs Bose if wearing for hours.

And, my ears have issues holding ANY earbuds brand in place without coming loose. I have ALL AirPod models plus others. Bose definitely won’t fall out if you have problematic ears, you literally have to PULL them out lol. And relatively comfy for up to an hour. The Apple pro 2 isn’t as fail proof but stays put stable enough. Overall specs winner: Apple. And I graded the music & movie sound quality carefully, a virtual tie. (And that’s actually considering I was hoping that Bose would be better.)

So my testing is done. The BOSE are excellent. But so are Apple pro 2’s for daily living and overall different situations usage, I’m keeping the Apples and returning the Bose. They are a close 2nd but less convenient and cost more.

[midknight]

Great review and happy to have subbed. I recently got my QC2 and it feels much better than the previous model. As an airline pilot, i usually do walkarounds with a very loud surrounding. ANC worked extremely well and what surprised me is that while talking to my wife during the walkaround, she wasnt listening to the loud machines around me at all. Not to mention the new light weight design which made it less heavy on my ears. All in all i highly recommended it

[wbcvisions]

Bose is a MUCH better choice for me. I’ve been fighting my AirPod Pros for 2 years now. In ANC mode, my right ear Bud will eventually go out causing a rattle noise that gets really annoying. It’s almost like the driver is blown and you get this really bad rattle. I’ve replaced the right ear Bud TWICE now and the 3rd one just did it again. Let me say that I take VERY good care of my headphones, I have cases for them and I have several pairs of different brands ranging from Soundcore, beats, Jaybirds and a few other leading brands so this issue isn’t from misuse. I’m just simply DONE with Apple AirPods man. Bose QC2 for the win.

[EverythingIsPhotogenic]

I think some of the difference in quiet rooms is ear geometry. My Bose QC buds completely block out my AC 4 feet away with no music, but if I don't have a great seal in my ears, I can detect some hum. I have a smaller ear size which helps with the passive NC that supports the ANC. I really think the noise canceling on the Bose is just destroying the competition right now... But I am less than thrilled with some of the feature tradeoffs at the $300 price point.

[dgutie]

I just received my QC II’s, phenomenal! Noise cancellation is great, fit is great and so comfortable in my ears! Love them!

[twbuddha]

I have the new Bose QC 2's and the APP 2's... and have been testing them out. I'll say this... Apple made great improvements on their ANC. They also seem to have improved their multipoint connectivity (though maybe I just didn't notice it as much before... since I avoided using them). The APP's always did a good job of finding them, but now it's practically effortless. Crude example: If I'm listening to Spotify on my iPad/Mac and then rush to the bathroom (bad burrito), it immediately switches over to my iPhone (without me doing anything). Same with Apple TV. The second you switch to a new Apple device, it knows... and either asks you ("Hey, bro...") or does it for you. Again, it's probably always been like that... but I'm noticing it now.

I go back and forth over which SOUNDS better. Love the bass on the Bose, but... the APP 2's also sound really nice (a bit... clearer; note: Bose lets you customize the sound, so... Apple can't really compete with that). Where I thought Spatial was gimmicky before, I now feel that... some songs actually sound richer and more 3-dimensional with the APP 2's... though I still hate having to keep my head focused straight (WTF; not something that interests me). As for how they look... oh, the Bose are much cooler (I've always thought the APP's were a little douchey). I also think the touch controls on the Bose QC 2's are much easier (the pinching and grabbing on the APP 2's can be a bit annoying).

I don't know. I need to test them out in real-world conditions (loud restaurant, kids). I'm torn at the moment, though.

Here's my breakdown (again... so far):

Best ANC: Bose (the APP 2's are close, but Bose shuts EVERYTHING out)
Best Sonic Footprint: They're split evenly right now. I like the bass on the Bose, but the APP 2's are clean/clear.
Best Fit: Different for everyone, but for me... Bose (I don't have to fuck with them; they just... fit)
Best Look: Subjective, but I think the Bose look pretty damn cool (and the APP 2's still look silly)
Best Charging/Case: APP 2's (smaller case; wireless charging is a plus, though I can live without it)
Best Multipoint Connectivity: APP 2's (assuming you're an Apple user; it's all manual with Bose)
Best Touch Controls: Bose (I also like that I can create a "Music" mode where it's set halfway between ANC & transparent)
Best App: Bose is the only one with an app... but you do need to open the app (whereas APP 2 assistance is baked in if you have an iPhone)
Best Price Point: Well... the APP 2's are cheaper

I should point out that the Bose are a bit harder to get out of the case.

Oh... side note. I read a comment once about how the APPs (either version) have an "Off" mode... and Bose doesn't ("BAM! TAKE THAT, Bose!!!"). Yeah... so? I have two primary modes when it comes to headphones (earbuds or over ear): listening to something and not listening to something. If I'm NOT listening to something, guess what I'm not going to be using? Bingo. So I've never, personally, seen a reason for an "Off" mode... unless, maybe... you accidentally dipped them in super glue and can't get them out (where maybe that's how you'll go through life now... with earbuds permanently attached to your head). That, or maybe some pickpocket took off with your case. You reach down into your sling bag/purse, but realize it's gone... along with the condoms and breath mints. Those were really good mints, too. What a shitty day now.

Which one am I leaning toward? Again, I'm torn. I prefer Bose headphones, in general. I don't really care about wireless charging... provided the battery life is good... and both cases last for days (besides, I rarely use earbuds for an extended period of time; if I'm on a plane, I go with my all-time favorites... the wired Bose QC 20's; they have great ANC and soft tips that don't feel heavy after hours of use). Going back to these new models... I have a feeling Bose will win out if only because the touch controls are better (for me), you can create custom listening modes, and they have the best ANC (and I am extremely noise sensitive). You can't really go wrong with either of them, though (or the Sony's). It just depends on what matters most.

[richoneill]

I just returned my AirPod Pro II’s and bought the new Bose QC II’s and I absolutely love them. The ANC is better on Bose. They fit way better in my ear and do not fall out in my ear. The only downside is that the case doesn’t have wireless charging but not really a big deal. I bought these to listen to music and they sound fantastic

[pekkon]

Thanks bro. I want to know new AirPods Pro 2 delay while making music by logic pro or play some rhythm game

[alternatereality]

The best buds are the ones that you can wear comfortably and they stay in your ears.

[kinw]

I picked up the airpod pro 2's last night and gotta say, the transparency mode is much better than the first gen. Sounds very natural and sounds like I'm not wearing anything in my ears. So far, sounds much better than gen 1. I'm still using my over the head bose qc35s at home while airpods are for on the go, works out just fine.

[londontadpole]

I upgraded from qc1 to qc2 recently, and I'm very happy with it. Especially, the ANC is way better than the 1st one, and I'm pretty sure you can't find better bluetooth earphone with a better ANC than the one from Bose. I use iphone and ipad, and macbook, but airpods still need some time to catch up the quality of the sound from other brands. Bose works great with apple products anyways, I don't worry that much.

[SrchangwaytogoC]

4:45 It actually blocks female high pitch voices?? Dude, this is gold. We gonna get back those 5 more years of lifespan!

[melodicfate]

Wow, the mic sounded so much better on the AirPods. The Bose weren't as clear, and there was an odd echo. Thanks for this review.

[AbhayaChandra]

0:00 Begin
0:58 Noise Cancellation Discussion
3:02 Noise Cancellation Testing
5:09 Noise Cancellation TL;DW Results
6:15 Microphone Test
6:40 Audio Quality
8:27 Features/Case Discussion
11:09 Design
12:44 Pricing/Final Thoughts

[estudiocontablegiruma]

You are the first to post this! I was waiting for this. Thank you!!

[MissouriAdventures]

Not sure why no one does a more detailed review of the microphone performance, especially in a variety of noisy environments. This is my number one concern when buying earbuds. I did appreciate how you at least included a brief example of their sound outside in front of a noisy street. The AirPods were the clear winner in your street test. Thank you.

[AshishDesai]

2:05 lol love the apple sticker on z fold 😂

[simonscott]

The Apple AirPod Pro 2 were superior for phone calls, a very important feature for me. Thanks for a great, balanced, review.

[Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Bought both. Returned Apple today. They are decent but ANC randomly kept turning off. The bose while not quite as convenient have been just great.ANC is killer.