Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) vs OnePlus - Buds Pro 3
Between the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) and Buds Pro 3, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Buds Pro 3 wins on battery — with case and battery — buds. Overall, the QuietComfort Earbuds (II) scores 58.4 and the Buds Pro 3 scores 74.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Buds Pro 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.1 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.
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 Buds 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. Its strongest claims are battery — with case, battery — buds, driver size, among others.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Buds Pro 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 138.89% more. 43 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Battery — buds — 66.67% more. 10 h vs 6 h.
- ▲Driver size — 18.28% more. 11 mm vs 9.3 mm.
- ▲Weight per bud — 1.40 g less. 4.8 vs 6.2.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Water resistance: IP55 (vs IPX4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 6.2 g | 4.8 glead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX4 | IP55lead |
Audio
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 9.3 mm | 11 mmlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 10 hlead |
| Battery — with case | 18 h | 43 hlead |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (II) | OnePlus - Buds Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.4lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | LHDC,LDAC,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Buds Pro 3?+
Buds Pro 3 lasts 10h per charge vs 6h.
Do QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Buds Pro 3 support multipoint?+
Buds Pro 3 supports multipoint; QuietComfort Earbuds (II) does not.
Which has ANC, QuietComfort Earbuds (II) or Buds Pro 3?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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