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General

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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3047, A3048, A3049, A29684Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A2968. No sibling generation or case revision is included.

441408, 408L, 408R, 882826-00105Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Regulatory page 6: Case Model 441408, Right Earbud Model 408R, Left Earbud Model 408L. The 2nd Gen owner's guide lists the same earbud models with case model 444965.14Retailer pageconrad.be/nl/p/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-in-ear-oordopjes-zwart-oplaadbox-waterafstotend-3334481.htmlRead 7 October 2026Adds exact Black retail manufacturer SKU 882826-0010 from product header. Original case regulatory model 441408 and earbud regulatory models 408L/408R remain separate. No second-generation 444965 case added.

GTIN / EAN

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001781784768114Retailer pageconrad.be/nl/p/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-in-ear-oordopjes-zwart-oplaadbox-waterafstotend-3334481.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current Conrad Belgium Black Gen. 1 table identifies EAN 0017817847681 and manufacturer SKU 882826-0010. Independently opened actual public table. Netherlands route was shell-only in verification. Black original stock case scope, not every color or second generation.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

14 September 20236Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Dated September 14, 2023

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 7 October 2026September 10, 2025 article explicitly says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 after introducing Pro3. Retailer remaining stock does not change maker lifecycle.

Available1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Product heading, colour swatches, £299.95 price and Add to Basket. The German and French pages also list it at 299,95 €. New stock on bose.com US is gone and only refurbished units remain there.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Apple's September 2023 release presents AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C as an update of the same generation.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II21Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earphones-vs-bose-quietcomfort-earphones-ii-102644Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys calls the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds a direct successor to the QuietComfort Earbuds II.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)7Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 6 October 2026The 2nd Gen release says: Like its predecessor, the QC Ultra Earbuds feature Bose's proprietary CustomTune sound calibration technology.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2492Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026US launch price from Pricing and Availability.

$2994Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Bose refurbished page: Original Price is $299.00. TechRadar and What Hi-Fi also give $299 at launch.8Press articletheverge.com/2023/9/14/23873671/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-earbuds-announcedRead 6 October 2026$299, available early October. Preorders opened September 14, 2023.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2793Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT from Preise und Verfuegbarkeit.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE36Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.37Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.

US, GB, DE, FR1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026GB from this page. DE and FR from bose.de and bose.fr pages of the same product. US from the bose.com refurbished page and the launch coverage.2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Listed at 299,95 €3Maker product pagebose.fr/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 20264Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, White Smoke, Lunar Blue, Moonstone Blue1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Colour swatches on the UK page: Lunar Blue (SKU QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-LBLU-WW) and White Smoke selectable, Moonstone Blue shown as out of stock4Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Refurbished colour swatches: Black (SKU QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-BLK-FR-WW), Lunar Blue, Moonstone Blue, White Smoke8Press articletheverge.com/2023/9/14/23873671/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-earbuds-announcedRead 6 October 2026The QC Ultra Earbuds come in black or white finishes9Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Two color variations at launch: black and white smoke

Segment

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Music1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly positions these as music-listening in-ear earbuds with immersive audio, musical listening modes and customizable sound. Gaming codec capability does not make them a dedicated gaming edition.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

In-ear1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Headphone Fit In-ear

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

Stem10Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-reviewRead 6 October 2026Describes the outer-facing surface of the stems and earbuds with tails

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location. Either earbud can act as the microphone when used alone.

Either bud1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: the Single-bud Use feature lets you take calls and listen to music with one bud and switches automatically between the earbuds

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom Apple driver per earbud. Driver technology and diameter are not published.18Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. Added type/diameter to existing count 1. Acoustic role and diaphragm material remain unset.19Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown physically isolates and measures approximately 11.00 mm driver, independently corroborating published circular diameter. This is approximate teardown physical size, not a maker acoustic performance claim.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

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Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. High-excursion alone was not used to infer technology. Exact USB-C teardown separately measures approximately 11.00 mm.

Dynamic18Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026What Hi-Fi exact Gen 2 review Sound paragraph explicitly reports Bose confirmed the driver is the same between new and old Ultra Earbuds. This manufacturer hardware bridge supports first-generation driver technology using the reliable exact Gen2 dynamic-driver table. No tuning, measurements, new case or disputed diameter transferred. Main approved the unchanged-component chain.19Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact second-generation review Specifications explicitly states dynamic driver technology. What Hi-Fi separately reports Bose confirmed the same driver in Gen 1 and Gen 2, establishing applicability to retained original 2023 earbuds. Only technology transferred under this explicit manufacturer bridge. Its 9.3 mm versus 10 mm inconsistent diameter statements are omitted, along with all successor measurements and case features.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

11mm=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

48kHz2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

20bits2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Introducing Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro. 20-bit, 48 kHz requires Apple Vision Pro and the proprietary wireless protocol. This is not Bluetooth AAC lossless playback.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 7 October 2026Hearing Test creates a personalized hearing profile and Hearing Aid applies personalized adjustments. Media Assist extends these to music/video/calls. Applies to Pro 2 including USB-C, with current firmware, compatible iPhone/iPad, adult and supported-region conditions already present.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026CustomTune technology paragraph explicitly analyzes ear shape and calibrates audio to each ear canal. This is acoustic ear-scan personalization, not a hearing assessment or medical hearing-aid claim.

Onboard EQ

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry across paired devices. Model eligibility is confirmed by the linked supported-model list.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

310Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide is for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Three adjustable bands on eligible AirPods 4 and Pro 2.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Supported list explicitly includes AirPods 4 both models and AirPods Pro 2. Requires current compatible Apple software.

31Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose app section: adjust the levels of bass, mid-range and treble. The battery footnote also names a 3-band EQ.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Battery footnotes use a 3-band EQ set to zero

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Bass Boost, Bass Reducer, Treble Boost, Treble Reducer12Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-review-101362Read 7 October 2026Original 2023 review What do the different EQ modes sound like section explicitly names these four stock presets. Its Our Custom EQ attempt is reviewer-created and excluded.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Bose Immersive Audio1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose Immersive Audio works with any source and content

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: Motion keeps the two virtual speakers following your head. Still keeps them in place when you move your head.6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Immersive Audio uses an onboard IMU. Still and Motion options.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown identifies exterior microphone for ANC and an inward microphone for ANC. This establishes hybrid placement, separately from adaptive control.

Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: active noise cancellation uses microphones both inside and outside the earbuds

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

416Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies one internal ANC microphone and one exterior ANC microphone per earbud. Two per bud gives four across the pair. Third stem-tip microphone is expressly for calls and is not inferred as ANC.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and says Adaptive mode blends ANC and Transparency to control noise based on changing environment. This establishes adaptive control separately from hybrid microphone placement.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026CustomTune analyses your ears and automatically adapts the sound and active noise cancellation to their shape

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Current guide provides Amplification, Transparency Balance and Tone sliders in Headphone Accommodations, plus Ambient Noise Reduction. Applies to AirPods Pro including Pro 2. Requires compatible current Apple software.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Modes for any musical moment says full Aware transparency can be blended with Quiet through Custom Mode in Bose app. FAQ also permits intermediate sound levels between Quiet and Aware. No ANC step count inferred.

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: Aware mode with ActiveSense automatically increases noise cancellation when sudden or loud noises occur while you keep hearing your surroundings

Conversation detection

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Physical exterior microphone acoustic mesh is explicitly described as reducing wind-noise impact. This is a wind-noise mitigation feature, not an algorithm name or claimed attenuation.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Call processing, not an ANC mode: FAQ says the adaptive microphone system isolates your voice from background noise and wind6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Dynamic microphone mixing picks the microphone on each bud with the least wind noise and selects noise filters for calls

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict reports a U-shaped response with elevated sub-bass. Its ANC-off response is more balanced, while ANC-on lifts treble. The reviewer says Adaptive EQ may affect the measured response.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review publishes separate ANC on/off graphs. Method: MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweeps, 94 dB earbuds baseline at 300 Hz, five repositioned measurements averaged with 1/12 smoothing. Target is its flat reference, not Harman. Test host, codec, firmware and tips are not stated. These notes retain the reviewer’s measured response description without inventing numeric target deviations. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweep, 94 dB at 300 Hz earbuds baseline, 5 repositioned measurements averaged, 1/12 smoothing, flat line reference. Only descriptive own curve result retained. No graph-derived scalar.

Warm sound signature13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-truly-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Sound Signature: Warm

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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4dB13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-truly-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Bass Amount: Emphasized (4 dB), test bench 2.3

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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0dB13Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-truly-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Treble Amount: Balanced (0 dB), test bench 2.3

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict recorded calls in quiet conditions and with background noise. Speech sounded clean but slightly thin in quiet. With noise, speech became more muffled and quieter while remaining understandable.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review has recorded microphone comparison: 0:00-0:24 no noise, 0:24-0:55 background noise. Linked method records audio during a phone call, first quiet, then simulated traffic noise. Exact phone, call codec, firmware and noise level not specified. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Method records call audio quiet then simulated traffic. Specific USB-C review timestamps 0:00-0:24 quiet, 0:24-0:55 noise. Phone, call codec, firmware and noise level unreported.

In controlled phone-call tests, transmitted speech retained substantial simulated cabin noise. Simulated restaurant noise was only partly suppressed.16Measurementtechadvisor.com/article/2117356/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-review-2023.htmlRead 7 October 2026October 26, 2023 comparison explicitly includes original QC Ultra Earbuds alongside two over-ear models. Reviewer called a home answering machine from smartphone while playing cabin noise at 85 dB on Sonos Era 100, then restaurant noise at 75 dB. Earbud-specific result is retained, not over-ear result. Phone/codec, firmware, weighting and mic distance unstated. Qualitative call finding, no scalar noise ratio inferred.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.05

Source17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review battery table and detailed personal test both state 6 h 3 min with ANC enabled and music at 50% volume, one full earbud charge. Method page charges to 100%, plays various songs until drain, at about 20 C. Host, codec, firmware and Spatial Audio state are not specified. A summary pros bullet says ANC off, but repeated explicit battery-test table and test narrative establish ANC on. No case-inclusive 30 h inferred from this test. Independent sample check: February 2024 new-version article explicitly names USB-C, IP54 and a braided cable, and its own photo shows a USB-C connector. Measurement chart assets are from February 2024. The old 2022 peer thumbnail is not test scope. No Lightning-only review measurements copied.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method January 11, 2024 predates February 23, 2024 exact USB-C review. Charge 100%, various music 50% volume to drain, ANC enabled if available, about 20 C. Specific review explicit 6 h 03 ANC on is retained. Summary ANC off bullet conflicts but detailed table and test narrative resolve it. Host, codec and firmware unknown.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Hours (h)
6.18

Source12Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-review-101362Read 7 October 20266 h 11 min (6.18 h) in the SoundGuys standardized battery test. Firmware 7.7.4, Bose Music app 8.0.6. ANC state not stated on the page.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

6.05h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

6.18h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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817Reviewon-mag.fr/index.php/topaudio/tests-auditions/25606-test-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-des-ecouteurs-true-wireless-excellents-partout-ou-presqueRead 7 October 2026Same exact original 2023 Specifications explicitly says four microphones per side in calls. Eight across both earbuds. Source explicitly names call role, rather than deriving role from existing eight-total count. ANC-only count remains unproved. No second-generation speech vibration sensor inherited.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

616Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A3049 earbud/A2968 USB-C case teardown identifies three physical MEMS microphones in one bud: internal, exterior noise-canceling and stem-tip calling. Symmetric pair gives six, excluding case speaker and speech accelerometer. Voice-only count is not inferred because maker dual-beamforming description and shared internal call role do not fully resolve that scope.

810Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-reviewRead 6 October 2026A four-mics-per-bud array, so eight across the pair. The 2nd Gen press release also states eight microphones.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI35Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/06/airpods-introduce-convenient-ways-to-communicate-and-interactRead 7 October 2026Maker June 10, 2024 press release explicitly describes Voice Isolation machine learning running on AirPods Pro H2 and paired iPhone/iPad/Mac, isolating voice and removing background noise. Current exact USB-C tech spec and firmware 7A294 release establish Pro 2 support and requirements. ai enum maps this explicit machine-learning method, without assuming every call host supports it.

DSP6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Dynamic microphone mixing and adaptive filters select from a variety of noise filters in real time. No AI processing is named. The 2nd Gen added AI-powered noise suppression.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: self-voice, adjustable in the Bose app, lets you hear yourself during calls5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 30: self voice is activated during calls and is adjustable in the Bose app

Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm S517Reviewon-mag.fr/index.php/topaudio/tests-auditions/25606-test-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-des-ecouteurs-true-wireless-excellents-partout-ou-presqueRead 7 October 2026November 11, 2023 exact original-earbud review Specifications explicitly names Puce Bluetooth 5.3 Qualcomm S5. Independently read full original article via normal public HTTP 200 during verification. No S5 generation or exact QCC silicon part number inferred from successor/predecessor.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

5.34Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth Version 5.36Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Both QC Ultra products are Bluetooth 5.3 compatible

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly lists SBC and AAC. Test-method page verifies codecs using Android Developer Options as well as packaging/specifications. Proprietary Vision Pro lossless link is not called a Bluetooth codec.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 47: aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound-certified devices6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 202612Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-review-101362Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 over SBC, AAC or aptX Adaptive

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, HFP, AVRCP1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Wireless Connectivity A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, Snapdragon Sound15Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official original Sold from 2023 support Specifications lists Audio/Video Remote Control Profile AVRCP, alongside A2DP/HFP. Existing A2DP/HFP retained. Listed Bluetooth Low Energy BLE is a radio/control transport, so it is not used to assert LE Audio content support or stored as an audio profile.

LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: connects to two source devices at the same time. Added by a software update in July 2024. Not available at launch.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42: up to two mobile devices actively connected at a time (multi-point connection). Audio plays from one device at a time.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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21Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: two source devices at the same time5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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65Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42: up to six devices in the earbud device list

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev228ba3df8/webRead 5 October 2026Opening section explicitly describes switching between Apple devices signed into the same account. Linked supported-model list includes these models. This differs from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: Google Fast Pair for Android OS 6.0 or newer5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 46: Fast Pair for Android devices6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Maker supported list says AirPods Pro all models. Main Share Audio manual says a supported iPhone/iPad streams to two compatible pairs, with separate volume controls. Not multipoint or Auracast.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9m4Maker product pagebose.com/p/refurbished/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN-FR.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth Range 30'5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 43: devices must be within range (30 ft or 9 m)

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 5 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 7 October 2026Non-Apple pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2 and Android Bluetooth setup with listening and talking. Apple-device pairing guide independently gives iPhone/iPad and Mac routes. No Windows/Linux/console support or USB-C case audio is inferred. Microphone flag stored only for explicitly stated Android talk use.29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Maker AirPods Pro 2 pairing instructions give iPhone/iPad opening-case connection and Mac Bluetooth/System Settings route. Apple phone/tablet grouping is ios enum, not USB audio.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software.
20-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio	Apple Vision Pro with compatible software and proprietary wireless audio protocol.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Adults 18 or older, supported region, AirPods firmware 7B19 or later, and compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later. Keep firmware and device software current.
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware. Supported languages and regions.
Custom three-band EQ	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	AirPods Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible device running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia or later.
Hearing Protection	Current AirPods firmware and compatible Apple software. Region-dependent. The current Pro 2 availability list includes the US and Canada and other listed regions. Germany is not listed for this feature.
Precision Finding	MagSafe USB-C case paired with an Ultra Wideband-compatible iPhone. UWB availability and permitted use vary by region.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202624Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026UWB finding needs nearby paired UWB-compatible Apple device and user initiated finding. Exact USB-C technical sheet U1 case chip and Find My guide specifically UWB capable iPhone. Country and regional use restrictions apply.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Added exact Voice Isolation minimum operating-system and firmware requirement from footnote 4. Existing requirements retained.38Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes 7B19 establish Hearing Test and Hearing Aid iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 and firmware 7B19 minimum, adults 18+. Other 9A348 current Custom EQ and 7A294 Voice Isolation scopes were independently reopened. Major-only 18 wording in old technical footnote does not replace exact patch prerequisite. Region availability differs by feature.40Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Current model-specific Hearing Protection Pro 2 list includes US, Canada and listed additional regions, not Germany. Pro 3 much larger list including Germany not borrowed. Test and Aid lists include US and Germany, adult 18+, current compatible firmware and OS. Precise iOS 18.1 and 7B19 introduction from separate release notes.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Feature	Needs
Fast Pair	Android device running Android 6.0 or higher
Snapdragon Sound	Snapdragon Sound-certified device, such as a compatible Android mobile device
SimpleSync	Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar
Multipoint	Earbud software update from July 2024 through the Bose app

Source1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Multipoint row: FAQ says multipoint is a July 2024 update received through the Bose app. Fast Pair row also needs location services and Bluetooth on.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Fast Pair needs Android 6.0 or higher (page 46). Snapdragon Sound needs a certified device (page 47). SimpleSync works with Bose Smart Speakers and Soundbars (page 48).

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery and footnotes 11 and 14. ANC on, AAC playlist, 50% volume, iPhone 15 Pro. Six hours earbuds only and 30 hours including case. Spatial Audio and head tracking reduce earbud use to 5.5 hours, which is not stored as an indistinguishable row.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	No	6
ANC on	Yes	No	4

Source20Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manufacturer guide on printed page 39 gives up to 6 hours with Bose Immersive Audio Off and up to 4 hours with it On after a full charge. Both music rows use Quiet Mode with full active noise cancellation, Bluetooth A2DP streaming at 75 dB SPL playback loudness, and all three equalizer bands at zero. Manufacturer testing used production-representative units in June 2023 with a variety of music tracks. The Bluetooth codec and Immersive Still/Motion setting are unspecified, so neither is inferred. These are manufacturer claims, not independent reviewer measurements. Both rows are the earbuds alone from one charge. The case provides three additional full recharge cycles, but a total hour figure is not calculated.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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120min1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Battery Charge Time 2 hours5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39 charging time table: Earbuds up to 2 hours

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

20min5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39: a 20-minute charge in the closed case powers the earbuds up to 2 hours

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery. Approximately one hour of earbud playback after five minutes in the case. ANC enabled in footnote 15.

2h5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Earbuds-only playback. Quiet Mode, Immersive Audio off, 75 dB SPL, 3-band EQ zero.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

523mAh16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026A2968 lid and internal A2798 lithium pack both state rated total 523 mAh. Pack nominal 3.82 V and 1.997 Wh, not 523 mAh per cell. Two cells form the total pack. Earbud 49.7 mAh is fractional and cannot be represented by current integer field without rounding.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Charging Interface(s) USB-C PORT

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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180min5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39 charging time table: Charging case up to 3 hours

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

No6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026The case has no built-in wireless charging. An optional $49 silicone case cover, sold separately from October 20, 2023, adds it.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.

Touch, Swipe1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ controls: swipe up or down for volume, tap, double tap, triple tap, press and hold for the shortcut5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 24 to 27: tap and swipe the touch surface, touch and hold for the shortcut

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Swipe1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 24: swipe up or down on an earbud

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Tap, Double-tap, Triple-tap, Touch and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ controls list. Names as in the owner's guide.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 24 to 28

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Change press-and-hold and mute/end call actions.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026The shortcut on one or both earbuds can be customised in the Bose app5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 28: change or disable the shortcut, or assign a different shortcut to each earbud, in the Bose app

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn automatic ear detection on or off. Playback stops on removal and resumes on insertion.

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 29: in-ear detection with auto play/pause, auto answer call and auto transparency

Sensors

Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

IMU6Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Onboard IMU for Bose Immersive Audio

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Hearing Health and footnotes 6 and 7. Adults 18 or older, supported region, latest firmware and compatible iPhone or iPad required. Hearing Protection regional conditions differ.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization for Hearing Aid Feature OTC hearing aid software (US, September 2024)26Regulatory filingfda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-over-counter-hearing-aid-softwareRead 7 October 2026FDA September 12, 2024 authorization is for Hearing Aid Feature software used with compatible AirPods Pro versions, not a blanket clearance of every hardware feature. Maker Pro 2 tech spec and October 2024 Pro 2 hearing-health whitepaper establish this model’s software support. Adults 18+ with perceived mild/moderate hearing impairment and compatible iOS setup. No Hearing Test FDA clearance is inferred.34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Hearing Health footnote 6 explicitly says the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization and supports Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible iPhone/iPad. This corroborates exact model scope for the FDA software authorization.

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202640Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Existing Hearing Protection capability remains true for supported regions. Current Pro 2 region list reviewed separately from Pro 3 and old technical sheet US/Canada-only wording. Source note qualifies capability, not a universal German availability claim.

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: ActiveSense raises noise cancellation for sudden or loud noises in Aware mode, then returns

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

S, M, L1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 18: small, medium and large eartips are included. Medium comes attached.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Silicone1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Soft silicone umbrella-shaped eartips

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Stability bands1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Bose Fit Kit stability bands in sizes 1, 2, 3

Ear tip fit test

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev5c4d302d7/webRead 5 October 2026Test the acoustic seal of your AirPods Pro. Ear Tip Fit Test or Test Acoustic Seal in iPhone or iPad settings.

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 16: Earbud Seal Test in the Bose app

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section. For non-water sports and exercise. Resistance is not permanent.

IPX41Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: passed IPX4 testing. The outside of the case should not be exposed to water, so no case rating is stored.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 14: the earbuds are rated IPX4

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section explicitly covers the charging case as well as earbuds.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Maker guide exposes controls through built-in Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. It does not describe a separate downloadable AirPods management app.

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20265Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 13: Bose app. Launch coverage names the earlier Bose Music app.

App platforms

iOS, macOS21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Guide expressly gives iPhone/iPad and Mac settings paths. ios covers the iPhone/iPad family in existing platform enum. Current guide targets iOS 27/iPadOS 27/macOS 27 or later.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 52: the earbuds update through the Bose app. The case updates through btu.Bose.com.

Finding network

Apple Find My23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 7 October 2026Turn on Find My network explicitly includes AirPods Pro and location after disconnection even outside local range. Network must be enabled before loss and Apple Account restrictions apply. This is network finding rather than only last app location.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026Maker Ultra Wideband guide expressly says UWB is available on MagSafe charging case for AirPods Pro 2, active during finding with a paired compatible Apple device. Regions restrict availability. Exact USB-C tech spec independently names U1 case chip.

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Live translation

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 2026Opening note explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and requirements.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.

Width20.1Height31.2Depth24.4mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Einzelner Earbud 3.12 cm H x 2.01 cm W x 2.44 cm D. The US and UK pages give 1.23 in H x 0.79 in W x 0.96 in D, which agrees.

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

50.8g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker charging-case weight, not combined case and earbuds weight.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Width59.4Height66.3Depth26.7mm(2.3 × 2.6 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Etui 6.63 cm H x 5.94 cm W x 2.67 cm D. The US and UK pages give 2.61 in H x 2.34 in W x 1.05 in D, which agrees.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A3047, BCG-A3048, BCG-A296830Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3047Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3047. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3048Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3048. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.32Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2968Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A2968. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.

A94408L, A94408R5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026FCC ID: A94408L / A94408R, IC: 3232A-408L / 3232A-408R

Other certifications

US Department of Energy battery charger system requirements27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Maker environmental section explicitly says meets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems. This is stated compliance, not ENERGY STAR, Hi-Res certification or an EU registration.

Snapdragon Sound1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Wireless Connectivity lists Snapdragon Sound. The FAQ names Snapdragon Sound certification.5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 47: the earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound technology

In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is included.

2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), Charging case, 30 cm USB-C® (A to C) cable, Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026What's in the box on the UK page. The US refurbished page lists the same cable as 12 inch.

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charge cable	1

Source16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Unboxing explicitly identifies included cable as USB-C to USB-C with braided sheath. One cable is shown and maker In the Box lists one USB-C Charge Cable. No length is guessed.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C (A to C)	0.3	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 202630 cm USB-C (A to C) cable

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

www.bose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.html1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026The US product URL now returns a 404. The UK page is the live maker page for the new product.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

support.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-specifications15Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Official Product Specifications support article identifies QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, Sold from 2023. Public indexed specification body read. Direct page currently renders an empty support shell. This is an HTML specification sheet, not a claimed PDF download or second-generation page.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026

assets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdf5Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/157ea573fd945c2e/original/885502_OG_QCUE-HEADPHONEIN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Owner's guide 885502 for QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS, support.Bose.com/QCUE. PDF revision dated January 2026.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 7 October 2026Apple AirPods repair page explicitly says manufacturing issues are covered for one year from purchase under the Limited Warranty. Statutory consumer rights and optional AppleCare are separate.

2years1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds/QCUE-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact current original-earbud UK maker page Why buy direct from Bose explicitly promises 2-year warranty. Applies to new product purchased directly from Bose UK. Does not generalize to US refurbished units, statutory rights or separately sold BoseCare extension.

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