Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple AirPods Pro 2 has a newer model: Apple AirPods Pro 3 →

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple AirPods Pro 2 leads Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) overall by 35 points (84 vs 49 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only Apple AirPods Pro 2 has active noise cancelling; battery life per charge, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has 9 vs 6 h; IP rating, where Apple AirPods Pro 2 has IP54 vs IPX4; Bluetooth version, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 leads overall
Apple AirPods Pro 2 · 82 overall, #14 of 68
84
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) · 52 overall, #65 of 68
49
Key differences
  • Active Noise CancellingApple AirPods Pro 2 only
  • Battery Life per ChargeBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) 9 vs 6 h
  • IP RatingApple AirPods Pro 2 IP54 vs IPX4
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

AirPods Pro 2 wins 4 of 6 categories · Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) wins 2

CategoryAirPods Pro 2Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
+93
Battery
+14
Connectivity
+16
Build
+37
Audio
+100
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

50.8 g5.3 g
AirPods Pro 2AirPods Pro 2

AirPods Pro 2 is 46 g (858%) heavier than AirPods Pro 2.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
AirPods Pro 2
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
AirPods Pro 2
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
AirPods Pro 2
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life per Charge
6 h
9 h50% more
Total Battery Life with Case
30 h5% more
28.5 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
AirPods Pro 2
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
N/A
Yes

Calls

Feature
AirPods Pro 2
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Microphones per Earbud
3
N/A

Build

Feature
AirPods Pro 2
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
5.3 g
N/A
Case Weight
50.8 g
N/A

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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