Apple - AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2
Between the AirPods Pro 3 and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2, the AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead in battery — buds and battery — with case, while the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 wins on multipoint. Overall, the AirPods Pro 3 scores 69.5 and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 scores 58.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The AirPods Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the AirPods Pro 3 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery — buds, battery — with case, driver size, among others.
Pick the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. Its strongest claims are multipoint.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, spatial audio, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the AirPods Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - AirPods Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — buds — 33.33% more. 8 h vs 6 h.
- ▲Battery — with case — 25.00% more. 30 h vs 24 h.
- ▲Driver size — 18.28% more. 11 mm vs 9.3 mm.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.90 g less. 5.3 vs 6.2.
- ▲Water resistance: IP57 (vs IPX4).
Why Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 wins
- ▲Has Multipoint.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 glead | 6.2 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP57lead | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mmlead | 9.3 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 8 hlead | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 30 hlead | 24 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 3 | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.4lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | aptX Adaptive,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, AirPods Pro 3 or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
AirPods Pro 3 lasts 8h per charge vs 6h.
Do AirPods Pro 3 or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 support multipoint?+
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 supports multipoint; AirPods Pro 3 does not.
Which has ANC, AirPods Pro 3 or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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