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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen vs Apple AirPods Max 2

Verdict

Our overall take, at a glance

Key takeaways

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen leads Apple AirPods Max 2 overall by 14 points (82 vs 68 out of 100).
  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen stands out on Wireless Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4, Battery Life (ANC On): 30 h, Comfort & Build Weight: 264 g.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen leads overall
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
82
Apple AirPods Max 2
68
Why it stands out
  • Wireless Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4
  • Battery Life (ANC On): 30 h
  • Comfort & Build Weight: 264 g

Value for Money

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Physical Comparison

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264 g386 g
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd GenApple AirPods Max 2

Apple AirPods Max 2 is 122 g (46%) heavier than Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen.

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Detailed Specifications

The full spec sheet, side by side

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Apple AirPods Max 2
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Wireless

Feature
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Apple AirPods Max 2
Wireless
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Supported Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
AAC, Lossless (via USB-C)
Multipoint Connection
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Apple AirPods Max 2
Battery Life (ANC On)
30 h
20 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes

Comfort & Build

Feature
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Apple AirPods Max 2
Weight
264 g
386 g
Folding Design
Yes
No
Water Resistance
None
N/A
Dimensions
16.0 × 4.5 × 20.5 cm
16.86 × 18.73 × 8.34 cm

Connectivity

Feature
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Apple AirPods Max 2
Wired Connection
USB-C and 3.5mm
USB-C
Detachable Cable
Yes
Yes
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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