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

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BeatsPowerbeats ProBoseQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2019June 2025
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency mode–Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking–Yes
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive
ChipApple H1–
DriversLinear piston drivers with a pressurised airflow design–
Noise cancelling detailPassive noise isolation only; no active noise cancelling (SoundGuys)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
Audio featuresClass 1 Bluetooth; Bluetooth 5.0 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 9 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the case–Up to 24 hours
Wireless chargingNoYes
Battery life detailMore than 24 hours of combined playback with the case; the maker does not give an upper boundUp 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 caseLightning; no wireless charging (Macworld)USB-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 1.5 hours of playback; 15 minutes gives up to 4.5 hours20 minutes in the case gives up to 2 hours of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)11 g7.3 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.05.3
Two devices at once–Yes
ControlsVolume rocker and multi-function button on each earbud; optical sensors for automatic play/pause; motion sensors for idle sleepTouch 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
MicrophonesTwo beamforming microphones and a speech-detecting accelerometer per earbudEight microphones in total; AI-based SpeechClarity noise suppression for calls
Fit and ear tipsAdjustable ear hooks and four ear tip sizesSilicone 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 weight80 g59.9 g (Bose lists 0.132 lb)
Water resistance detail–IPX4 for the earbuds only
DimensionsEarbud height 2.3 cm, length 5.9 cm, width 3.8 cm; case height 4.3 cm, length and width 7.7 cm–
Works withApple H1 with hands-free Siri and pairing across devices on the same iCloud account; manual Android Bluetooth pairing; Find MyBose app for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; Google Fast Pair on Android; Spotify Tap
ColoursOriginally announced in Black, Ivory, Moss and Navy; Black shipped firstBlack, 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, Lightning to USB-A cable, Quick Start Guide and warranty cardEarbuds, 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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