QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Pro 2
QuietComfort Ultra
2023 · $349 today
8881
Dashed outline = score at launch
Verdict
QuietComfort Ultra leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | QuietComfort Ultra | AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 35 mm dynamic● | Custom high-excursion |
| ANC | CustomTune adaptive | 2× the original, Adaptive |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | — |
| Spatial audio | — | Personalised, head-tracked |
| Practical | ||
| Battery | 24 h ANC on | 6 h + 24 h case● |
| Weight | 254 g | 5.3 g per bud● |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C, MagSafe, Qi |
| Folding | Flat + fold | — |
| Hearing aid mode | — | Yes (2024 update) |