Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Bose
73 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Ear (3)
Nothing
88 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Nothing Ear (3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 12 mm★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 108 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Triple Black | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Simulated Surround, Stereo |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | personalized | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of battery life | 5 |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 19 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | Nothing X |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
Nothing Ear (3)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II0.586score per dollar
vs
Nothing Ear (3)0.682score per dollar
Nothing Ear (3) offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Ear (3)
Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 38 specs.
