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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Illustration of AirPods Pro 3 earbuds beside their open charging case
Illustration of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) headphones

Apple AirPods Pro 3 costs $249, against $299 for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Battery life (ANC on): 8 h on Apple AirPods Pro 3, 5 h 34 min on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Weight: 5.55 g on Apple AirPods Pro 3, 7.1 g on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Water rating: IP57 on Apple AirPods Pro 3, IPX4 on Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).

Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), side by side
Apple AirPods Pro 3Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Price$249$299
Battery life (ANC on)8 h5 h 34 min
Weight5.55 g7.1 g
Active noise cancellingyesyes
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Water ratingIP57IPX4
MultipointNot listedyes
See Apple AirPods Pro 3See Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Prices checked November 1, 2026.

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