Apple - Beats Fit Pro vs Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - Beats Fit Pro | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — with case | 24 h | 18 h |
| Driver size | 9.5 mm | 9.3 mm |
| Spatial audio | true | false |
| Weight per bud | 5.6 g | 6.2 g |
Between the Beats Fit Pro and QuietComfort Earbuds (II), the Beats Fit Pro comes out ahead in battery — with case / driver size, while the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) wins on several specs. Overall, the Beats Fit Pro scores 71.6 and the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) scores 70.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.6 vs 70.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Beats Fit Pro if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery — with case, driver size, spatial audio, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — with case — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
The QuietComfort Earbuds (II) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, active noise cancellation, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - Beats Fit Pro or Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II)?
Apple - Beats Fit Pro leads the current Mars Score by 0.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, weight per bud against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - Beats Fit Pro if…
Apple - Beats Fit Pro has the measurable edge on battery life case h, driver size mm, has spatial audio.
Choose Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) if…
Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - Beats Fit Pro wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Driver size — 2.15% more. 9.5 mm vs 9.3 mm.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.60 g less. 5.6 vs 6.2.
Why Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - Beats Fit Pro | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.6 glead | 6.2 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - Beats Fit Pro | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 9.5 mmlead | 9.3 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | truelead | false |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - Beats Fit Pro | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 24 hlead | 18 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - Beats Fit Pro | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.0 | 5.3lead |
| Codecsⓘ | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | false |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, Beats Fit Pro or QuietComfort Earbuds (II)?+
QuietComfort Earbuds (II) lasts 6h per charge vs 6h.
Do Beats Fit Pro or QuietComfort Earbuds (II) support multipoint?+
Neither supports multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, Beats Fit Pro or QuietComfort Earbuds (II)?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.