Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2
Between the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 comes out ahead in battery — buds and battery — with case, while the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 scores 69.5 and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 scores 58.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 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 Pixel Buds Pro 2 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.
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, spatial audio, multipoint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel Buds Pro 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 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 — 1.50 g less. 4.7 vs 6.2.
- ▲Water resistance: IP54 (vs IPX4).
Why Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 4.7 glead | 6.2 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54lead | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 | 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 | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 | 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 | Google - Pixel Buds Pro 2 | Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.4lead |
| Codecs | AAC,SBC | aptX Adaptive,AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | true | true |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, Pixel Buds Pro 2 or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
Pixel Buds Pro 2 lasts 8h per charge vs 6h.
Do Pixel Buds Pro 2 or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 support multipoint?+
Both support multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, Pixel Buds Pro 2 or QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2?+
Both have active noise cancellation.
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