My Headphone Testing Playlist: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/spotify-playlist Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/ The new Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds and the newest Apple AirPods Pro 2 are two of the best earbuds on the market. They rank #1 and #2 overall with the best Active noise cancellation, they have great sound quality, great features, and command a premium price. So how do these two actually stack up, and which one deserves a spot in your ears? Well in this video, I’ll break down the similarities and differences between these two earbuds in seven categories with actual test results to determine which pair of earbuds is the better buy. Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching! ADDITIONAL VIDEO NOTES: 1. Active Noise Cancellation Test results Airplane Crowd Female voice Wind - I am working on a way to quantify this. Subjectively, Bose did a better job with wind Bose has 11 levels between transparency and ANC but can never turn off AirPods only have ANC/off/Transparency Both have adaptive transparency with dB threshold, but Bose has a lower threshold 2. MIC TEST So we are tied 1:1 and honestly, both are pretty solid so far. But what about the audio quality? 3. AUDIO QUALITY 4. BATTERY Bose battery = 6/24hrs WITH ANC - 4/16 with immersive AirPods battery = 6/30hrs, but about 4.5/24 with ANC 5. FEATURES AirPods Find My. You can find the Bose case, but won’t use UWB AirPods have a case speaker Bose works well with android or apple Both have mono mode Neither has multipoint, but AirPods sort of do for apple products only, Bose has app switching. AirPods switching is now faster with update Tap and swipe controls vs Pinch and swipe EarScan for 360 audio in AirPods Spatial audio vs immersion mode AirPods have adaptive audio that can adjust based on you Bose plays calibration sound for each ear Bose has “modes” AirPods are getting a mute gesture AirPods are getting conversational awareness Works well with all devices vs only really apple devices Has an app 6. DESIGN Bose case has no wireless charging AirPods case can charge qi, magsafe, apple watch, or USB-C AirPods are IP54 in buds and case, Bose are just IPX4 AirPods are smaller with smaller case AirPods have lanyard hook Both are comfortable, and both eventually fall out of my left ear Bose has wing tip, so more secure AirPods are smaller though and have an XS tip added this time Bose has additional eartip sizes for purchase AirPods have skin detection 7. PRICE