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 and 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, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The QuietComfort Earbuds (II) doesn't 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 don't 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 tells you 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; QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not.
Which has ANC, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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