Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) vs Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2
Between the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) comes out ahead in several specs, while the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 wins on battery — with case / spatial audio. Overall, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) scores 58.4 and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 scores 58.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
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 battery — with case, spatial audio, multipoint.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, active noise cancellation, driver size, 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.
Why Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 33.33% more. 24 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 9.3 mm | 9.3 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 24 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | 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, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 lasts 6h per charge vs 6h.
Do QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 support multipoint?+
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 supports multipoint pairing; QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not.
Which has ANC, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.
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