AirPods kept popping out of my ears during my workouts so I sent them back. Got the Bose QC 2 and love them. Noise cancellation is awesome! Very comfortable, and stayed in my ears during workouts.

So far the best comparison video on these two. Thanks for the detailed test and covering that many other reviewers did not cover. Unfortunately no dates announced for Bose QC2 yet in India.

I'm deeply wedded to the Apple ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and Apple TV). I have the original Bose QC's, as well as the APP's. Just picked up the new ones. I'm still testing them out, but... here are my thoughts (CliffNotes version). They're both great. It just depends on what matters more to you (and which fit better). I hated the prior APP's. Shitty ANC. Never could get a consistent seal (even when trying foam tips; I have the Sony's and hate the foam tips on them, as well). Douchey look. I used the QC's around the house (MacBook Air, mainly), but they're way too big to be seen in public with them (was like having giant beetles on your head). As for the new versions... I mean, Apple stepped up their game... but the Bose still sound better and their ANC is definitely more powerful. I'm a huge fan of Bose QC headphones. I own tons of Apple shit, so... I should go with the APP 2's... right? Well... maybe. Most of the APP 2 advantages don't matter to me, though. I don't care about wireless charging (I use my wired Bose QC 20's for a flight... or if I'm at the computer all day... and rarely spend more than a couple hours using earbuds, in general). There's enough battery power (with both brands) to last for days (with my use case, anyway). I also don't care about Spatial (it's interesting, but too gimmicky for me). I'm rarely on phone calls and... the QC 2's sound good. Siri assistance is available on both (though I hardly ever use Siri). I care most about ANC (I'm noise sensitive) and sound quality... and while the APP 2's are nice (and much improved), the QC 2's are better. The touch controls on the QC 2's are a lot smoother. You can also create custom presets, so... maybe you want SOME ANC... but you still want to hear your surroundings. Oh, and you've got the ability to customize the sound, overall (EQ, via the Bose Music app). The only thing that's causing me to pause (before returning one) is handoff. I joked about this in another thread, but imagine I'm on my MacBook or iPad and just had a bad burrito. I rush to the bathroom (iPhone in hand) and voila... it knows I've switched devices and I don't have to do a damn thing. Whereas, with Bose... it's manual. It's a killer feature. Yeah, the APP 2 case is smaller (I prefer it)... but the QC 2 case is small enough. I'll still probably opt for the QC 2's. ANC and sound quality are my #1 priority.

Same love my qc 2 earbuds, but really need single earbud use. They said an update will come later this year to allow the left earbud to be used independently of the right earbud.

These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. kzfaq.infoUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.

it's not up in the air. not even close. the Bose are way better - sound, fit, and noise cancelling. and better for workouts. it's all about cost. if you can afford the bose, buy them.

GREAT review!!!! I was really impressed with the APP2 with the coffee shop noises and the mic. Really nice job comparing...

Thanks a lot for a so detailed review. Ive been using AirPods Pro for 3 years, but it doesn’t fit my ears very well in the gym and on a run, and the noise cancellation is a bit behind my old QC30. I think this year I’ll give Boss another try.

Spot on my guy sold my air pod pros and went and got the regular quiet comfort ear buds from Bose …. Soon as I used them three or 4 times they updated and it bricked them so I called Bose and they upgraded me to the QC 2s for free!! Plus I got the first one on sale for 159 so I got the Quiet Comfort 2s for 159 shipped strait to my door and they are so awesome Bose now all the way!!!

I owned a set of Jabra 75Ts in 2020, but because they have a hissing sound on the left side, it aggravated my tinnitus, and I stopped using them after 2 months, and later gave them away to family. Been searching ever since, because their music playing quality was so good. I don't want to buy Jabra again, as I've heard bad things about them not updating their firmware, so I am interested in the Bose. I own a pair of Bose QC 35s from 2017 and they are great still.

Heavily leaning toward Bose, BUT the Find my Earbuds feature is pretty significant.

I believe you and I just ordered the new headphones from Bose...I expect them to arrive in a few days. Thanks for the presentation!

I travel a lot for work and fly several times a week. I want the reliable call quality that AirPods offer, but I also want the awesome ANR from the Bose to cancel out the airplane noises… decisions decisions.

One feature the Bose have is the ability to for them to feed your voice back to you when on a call. Without that it is easy to end up shouting.

had the airpods pro 2 first. got the bose qc 2 just to try them out with the intention to return them... i still have the qc 2's & i use them far more frequently than the airpods 2. i like them both though, but one a little bit better. 🤷🏾‍♂️

This is simple, if you have an Android get the Bose, if you have an Iphone, get the Bose as well.

Already ordered the Bose QC 2 from Best Buy.

One more thing every reviewer misses is the software isolation modes that Apple provides, i mean if you do FaceTime or any kind of internet calling you could use voice isolation and its even available for og AirPods. For me thats a big deal. It’s amazing how apple provides you with such a great feature just with a software update! Great review btw!

Thanks a lot for your great review. I have watched a lot of reviews about these earbuds and I thought why not watch yours. Your detailed review has just saved me 50 aud with student code. I couldn't be any more grateful for that.

The main issue though is that when you try to switch with Airpods from Mackbook to iPhone - it works fine, but then if you want to switch back - it doesn’t…

This is a really nice and extensive review that provided a lot of nice and very useful comparisons across a broad range of metrics. I am actually choosing between the 2 so I really appreciate these details. Most of the other reviews are focused on just one of the devices and way too many of the AirPods 2 reviews are really fanboys regurgitating Apple marketing points rather than real testing.

Great video many thanks! Hopefully bose will release a software update to bring us the features it's missing

just got mine Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II love them

I just watched this video with them in a packed outpatient surgery room slap full of people with quiet mode on and I couldn’t hear any of them while the video was playing now while I’m typing the only thing I hear is like very very faint talking so quiet that you can’t make it out ! These rock with noise canceling

Bose QC II sound quality is great. I am using since couple of days.

Great review. Wanted to buy Bose, and this confirmed it for me👍

Noise Cancelation only works on the Airpods Pro 2 if the Music is playing in my Sony WF-1000XM4 I don't hear anything at all times unless I change from Noise Cancelation to Ambient Sound. For better sound Quality I use my Bang & Olufsen EQ even though I heard the new Bang & Olufsen with the Stem sound Amazing as well.

Finally someone who DOES exercise.

Bose QC2 definitely my choice.

Great review sir. I am watching your review switching back and forth between the AirPods Pro 2 and the QC II's. AP2 sound and work great! QC2 sound a little better. I still cant figure out which one to keep. You got got some crazy ass dance moves brother. 😂Thanks for the review.

Good review. 2 things. First, you can’t use a recording of a jack hammer. The volume of a recording is probably in range of acceptable augmented reality. A real jack hammer is 130 dB. I doubt your speakers were anywhere close. Second, I am an audio nerd and I feel the AirPods Pro 2 compare favorably with much more expensive IEM. No doubt the Bose are very good as well. I wish reviewers would not judge so much as describe. That’s because we all hear differently and value different sound profiles. Are they v-shaped? Technicals? So if not willing to give more data, they should be viewed as more likely equal. NR is also likely closer than you share. Both seem very good. I have gone for the AirPod Pro 2 for the very good phone calling, the tiny size allowing all day use, and the excellent call quality. I have the latest Sony’s and while they fit, they are kinda uncomfortable after a while. The AirPods seem completely transparent to me as a daily driver. I use very high end 64Audio IEM at home for music, AirPods for work and the gym. Finally, both buds will probably benefit from different silicone or foam tips. This should be done with both. I have seen a huge difference between different tips.

The AirPods have so many features that aren’t on the Bose which made me pick the AirPods Pro’s. The automatic device switching and Siri support are 2 that matter the most to me.

What I do not really like in all earbuds is background hissing. I do not understand how people use them. It irritates me a lot tbh

Thanks for the review.. I still have and use my gen 1 ear pods pro, I’m waiting for them to give up the ghost before I upgrade. However I did get the Bose 2 ear buds.. I I use them for working around the house.. keep up the good work.

This is the Best Review sofar comparing the two giants. THANK YOU!

Love my QC 2’s I don’t care if case does not have wireless charging personally think that is over rated with ear buds. But I would like if could use just 1 EB at a time. Great review

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Wow! Great comparison! Very thorough and comprehensive! Bose def seems better in noise cancellation! You don’t use the rubber ear gaskets for the air pods?

Thank you for this detailed and good test!

I love my Bose but they do feel like 'suction' to your ear and hurt after only about a half hour if that due to the pressure on the ears. That's why I switched. Otherwise they are great if they don't hurt you

Thanks for a great review. I’ve ordered Bose QC 2 which will be delivered on 29th this month. I own the first Bose QC, loved them and used almost every day then I managed to try QC2, wow to me they have improved significantly in every aspect and can’t wait to get them. In my country AirPods cost more than Bose, $20 extra and hard to get any discount. However I’ve managed to get Bose QC2 for roughly $170 thanks to official shop coupon and Black Friday like deal combined. Only few more days to go, can’t wait to own mine😊

Had the bose qc gen 1 buds I'm awaiting on the gen 2 arrival as I type and I cannot wait.

Bose QCII are the best earbuds in the world right now.

These Bose QC 2s are unreal.

Actually a channel that is not fanboying for Apple! Is this a UNICORN?!

superb. subbed !!

Sorry if this was already been answered, but how would you compare the ANC of the Bose QC 1 vs. QC 2? Is the difference subtle or significant?

Best detailed comparison

Pretty cool the bose are $219 until end of year for 1st responders😮

Would have gone with the QC2 but no wireless charging. That may be a small thing but it just irks me so bad.

Jackhammer in real life is louder than a computer speaker bud

Thorough job of reviewing! Kudos!

Excellent review Chris.

Great comparison video; thank you!

thx for your Vid. i just got the AP2👍👍

Nice review! Are the airpods pro 2 ANC quieter than the bose qc 1 ?

Seems to be a very honest review. Thank you

I love your vids I always watch your vids

The Bose QC2 are so elite, way better than the QC1. The bass & ANC are definitely top tier when it comes to earbuds, so glad I was able to get them for $250.

I was also contemplating to get either the Bose QC2 or the newest Airpods Pro 2, but in the end, i went for AirPods Pro 2 as I am using iPhone. Plus on the other hand, i also bought Bose 700 Headphone. Maybe to save money, I stick to that for my Bose. Haha, I wanted to get both but I'm worried, I will stick to 1 only. I still have the old Bose Quietcomfort earbuds.

Your iPhone 14 pro max has oled issue I can tell from the pink/red tint on screen probably a Samsung panel version due to them having lg and Samsung panels for the iPhones

It’s a little buggy for me to wear AirPods Pro into my right ear cuz I got a surgery on my right on which caused my right ear lost a little tightness to hold tight the eartip of AirPods. Now Bose chose to join the tilted-eartip earbuds team having left behind its 1 generation shark fin design, I’m not sure if that could affect its anc performace. Btw you do have a nice workout-guy body. You look great!

Great review

I actually purchased these and wore them during my commute and one of my friends thought I was wearing an old school bluetooth earpiece...I had to sadly return them right after due to my low self esteem

What's noise cancellation?? Obviously if you put loss buds on your ear thn it must be noise!!

Does volume control work on Android with AirPods pro 2?

Outstanding review - earned a sub - thank you sir

This guy said in a loud coffee shop the Bose really quiet things so he can't hear other conversation. Then pans to an all empty coffee shop... Lol

I had the same issue with picking up noise through my APP2!

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UPDATE ON BOSE JUST RELEASED 9pm cst. Sound quality is absolute garbage now

Thanks for the review and $20 off! Just ordered mine!

Great video.. thank you.

Does the fact that you have to choose between the digital assistant (Siri, etc.) and the ability to change noise canceling mode not bother anyone?

Hate how plasticy and difficult to get out of the case the new Bose still feel/are. Also do you feel like the singing voice is stronger in your right ear when listening? Maybe my ear canal is different in that ear lol. Going to try them running in an hour, don’t notice an improvement in noise cancellation from sitting here but will see on my run and update! Just want to improve on traffic sounds and beats fit pro just cutting it for loud traffic 🙏🏽

Thanks for great reveiw. What's the web-site you mentioned where I can hear the difference? "Boogie" or something like that?

Which one is better for phone calls?

Would you please compare Beats Fit Pro to AirPods Pro 2?

Hi everyone, I had a question during an outdoor sports or cycling session, do the headphones handle wind noise well? Do the ANC microphones saturate or does the active noise reduction still work very well even in windy conditions?

Great video! You should have much more subscribers!, great channel

What’s huge for Bose is they have “hey siri “ so that’s serious step in right direction.

Great presentation

I have the Airpod Pros Gen 1 and find them increadibly uncomfortable. They hurt my ears after an hour os so. The Samsung dont at all . I have gone back to my gen 1 Samsung ear buds .

Can you wear the Bose one earbud at a time or do you have to have them both in at the same time?

does the phone call quality test without actually testing the anc 🤦🏾‍♂

hello, which ones cancel noise best while in a room with outside dog barking? No music playing, just silence with no dog barking outside. thanks

Which one would you say are louder?

Which will be good at preventing dj music or traffic sound? Confused b/w bose earbud 2 and AirPod 2.

Bose wins for Mic. Apple is giving me horrible time and I am going to return it back!

Let’s not forget that BOSE are top Professional Stage Speakers producers , they are specialized in Sound.

Which has better High Loud Volume ?

Superb review 👍👍

Which have better bass Bose QuietComfort Earbuds I or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ?

How do you get the Bose call sound so clear, my friends say that I sound far away from the mic?

How do you get the Bose phone calls so loud and clear, I sound like I’m using the mic from across the room, would a full reset help?

I got the AirPods Pro first gen. Had them 3 months and ended up throwing them out my truck window. Connectivity issues, blown speaker, and charging issues. Sent them back and they replaced them once. Didn’t want to go through it again so I just tossed them. I’ve had Bose most my adult life without issue. Well. Until now. Got the QC 2. Same garbage connection issues. Tried on my wife’s iPhone 13 and I have a 12 mini. No go. Junk. Sent them back. It’s too bad. They sound good. Not blown away with the ANC. They’re a little better than AirPods 1. And the transparency is better on the AirPods gen 1 than these. Stay away.

Sweet dance moves bro! 😂

I bought Bose qc 2 .the other side hearing me on call is not better than my previous 70 dollar previous chinese earbud.Yes BOSE is good for ANC and music.disappointee with calling feature it catches too much background noise plus other side complains that they can't hear me well everytime i call from bose qc2

how does the connection speed of Bose compare to AirPods on iPhone

Are bose good for iphone or with iphone airpods are better?