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

Illustration of the Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones
Illustration of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) headphones

Powerbeats Pro 2 costs $249.99, against $299 for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Battery life (ANC on): 8 h on Powerbeats Pro 2, 5 h 34 min on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Weight: 8.7 g on Powerbeats Pro 2, 7.1 g on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC on Powerbeats Pro 2, SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Powerbeats Pro 2 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), side by side
Powerbeats Pro 2Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Price$249.99$299
Battery life (ANC on)8 h5 h 34 min
Weight8.7 g7.1 g
Active noise cancellingyesyes
Driver size9.5 mmNot listed
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AACSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Water ratingIPX4IPX4
MultipointNot listedyes
See Powerbeats Pro 2See Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Prices checked November 1, 2026.

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