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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen lands as a entry-level wireless earphone, built around 6 hours.
50/100
6 hoursIPX4in-ear
£300best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Wireless charging
- Multipoint pairing
- No active noise cancelling
- Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Wireless chargingYes
Connectivity
Multipoint pairingYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen vs Anker Soundcore P31i
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd GenSoundcore P31i
| BoseBose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd GenThis page | AnkerSoundcore P31i | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 51 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 6 hours | 10 hoursBetter |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
Who it's for
Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other wireless earphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen?
Its wireless charging stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Cillso Q16 Wireless Earbuds?
The Cillso Q16 Wireless Earbuds scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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