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Beats Powerbeats Fit vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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BeatsPowerbeats FitBoseQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025June 2025
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive
Noise cancelling detail–Quiet Mode (full noise cancelling) and Aware Mode with an updated ActiveSense that smooths sudden noise spikes; noise cancelling adjustable in the Bose app; CustomTune tailors sound and noise cancelling to your ears
ChipApple H1–
DriversCustom acoustic platform with axial-aligned drivers; diameter not published–
Audio featuresAdaptive EQ; personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.4 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)Bose Immersive Audio (Still keeps the virtual speakers in place as you turn your head; Motion lets them follow) and Cinema Mode; up to seven custom modes; adjustable EQ in the Bose app; aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices, which Bose says adapts to lossless audio and low latency
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 24 hours
Wireless charging–Yes
Battery life detailUp to 7 hours per charge and 30 hours including the case with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours and 24 hours with either onUp to 4 hours per charge with Immersive Audio on; the case holds three full charges, for 24 hours in total with Immersive Audio off; tested by Bose at 75 dB SPL in Quiet Mode
Charging caseUSB-CUSB-C (5 V, 1 A) and wireless charging; 680 mAh output capacity; the case charges in up to 3 hours and the earbuds in up to 2 hours
Fast chargingA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playback20 minutes in the case gives up to 2 hours of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.78 g7.3 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.45.3
Two devices at once–Yes
ControlsMulti-function button on each earbud; configurable playback, call, volume, voice assistant and listening-mode controls; automatic play and pauseTouch surface on each earbud (tap to play, pause or answer calls; double-tap to skip forwards; triple-tap to skip back; swipe up or down for volume; touch and hold for a shortcut to modes, Immersive Audio settings, Spotify Tap or the voice assistant); touch controls can be turned off in the app; in-ear detection pauses audio when an earbud is taken out
MicrophonesThree per earbud, with beamforming for callsEight microphones in total; AI-based SpeechClarity noise suppression for calls
Fit and ear tipsFlexible wing tips and silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L; fit test on Apple devices and in the Android appSilicone eartips in S, M and L (M fitted) with a guard against earwax build-up; stability bands in sizes 1, 2 and 3 (size 1 fitted)
Case weight49.75 g59.9 g (Bose lists 0.132 lb)
DimensionsEarbud 2.74 × 2.15 × 2.04 cm; case 6.25 × 5.54 × 2.75 cm–
Water resistance detailIPX4 for both earbuds and charging caseIPX4 for the earbuds only
Works withApple H1 enables automatic switching, Audio Sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My; Beats Android app adds pairing, controls, battery status, location and a fit testBose app for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; Google Fast Pair on Android; Spotify Tap
ColoursJet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, Power PinkBlack, White Smoke and Deep Plum at launch; Bose UK now also sells Midnight Violet and Desert Gold
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, four ear tip sizes, Quick Start Guide and warranty card; USB-C cable and power adapter sold separatelyEarbuds, wireless charging case, eartips (S, M, L), stability bands (1, 2, 3), 30 cm USB-C (A to C) cable, safety sheet

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