Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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

  • 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

  • Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) leads Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) overall by 28 points (76 vs 48 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) has active noise cancelling; total battery life with case, where Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) has 31.5 vs 28.5 h; Bluetooth version, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) leads overall
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) · 73 overall, #43 of 68
76
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) · 52 overall, #65 of 68
48
Key differences
  • Active Noise CancellingBose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) only
  • Total Battery Life with CaseBose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) 31.5 vs 28.5 h
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) wins 4 of 6 categories · Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) wins 2

CategoryQuietComfort Earbuds (2024)Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
+93
Battery
+3
Connectivity
+3
Build
+24
Audio
+30
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

45 g6 g
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) is 39 g (650%) heavier than QuietComfort Earbuds (2024).

Value for Money

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

QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
No
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life per Charge
8.5 h
9 h6% more
Total Battery Life with Case
31.5 h11% more
28.5 h
Quick Charge
N/A
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Microphones per Earbud
3
N/A

Build

Feature
QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
6 g
N/A
Case Weight
45 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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