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

The short verdict

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

9.5

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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Choose the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) if

Listeners who want Bose comfort and ANC in a true-wireless form.

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Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Sound1 difference

Type

earbuds · in_ear

earbuds · open_ear

Battery2 differences

Battery Charge Time

2 hours

1 hour

Battery life

6 hours

9 hours

Connectivity3 differences

Bluetooth Range

30'

30 feet

Bluetooth Version

5.3

5.4

Wireless Connectivity

A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming · HFP Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Launch1 difference

Released

2026-08-01

2026-10-01

Design1 difference

Product Material

Plastic (PC-ABS), Silicone, Metal

Polycarbonate, Silicone

Audio3 differences

Microphones

Built-in Microphone

2 Microphones

Noise Cancelling

Yes

Headphone Fit

In Ear

Open Ear

General2 differences

Bud Single

1.18" H x 0.49" W x 0.98" D (0.016 lb)

0.746" H x 0.697" W x 1.091" D (0.013 lb)

Case

2.60" H x 2.35" W x 1.06" D (0.132 lb)

1.870" H x 1.056" W x 2.598" D (0.110 lb)

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

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) is scored, the other is pending

Key differences

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