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General

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Series

Powerbeats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker says new Powerbeats family member. Powerbeats Fit is not Powerbeats Pro 2.

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product heading establishes the QuietComfort family.

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

A3476, A3477, A3479, ME2J4LL/A, ME2K4LL/A, ME2L4LL/A, ME2M4LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup links US color SKUs. A3476/A3477/A3479 independently established by exact original safety document.

444965, 408L, 408R, 896637-0010, 896637-00304Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual regulatory section: charging case model 444965, earbud models 408L and 408R.14Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact second-generation Black product heading and manufacturer SKU 896637-0010. Regulatory case and earbud model numbers remain separately retained.15Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-deep-plum.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact second-generation Deep Plum product heading and manufacturer SKU 896637-0030. Regulatory case and earbud model numbers remain separately retained.

GTIN / EAN

1959503845122Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/me2j4ll/a/powerbeats-fit-wireless-fitness-earbuds-with-secure-fit-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Jet Black ME2J4LL/A Apple Store Manufacturer Information gives UPC 195950384512. Only reference UPC stored, not inferred for other colors.

017817861120, 01781786115114Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Barcode (GTIN): 017817861120, exact Black SKU 896637-0010. No barcode inferred for other colours.15Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-deep-plum.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Barcode (GTIN): 017817861151, exact Deep Plum SKU 896637-0030. No barcode inferred for other colours.

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

30 September 20257Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/30/powerbeats-fit-launchRead 8 October 2026Exact article published 30 September 2025 announces Powerbeats Fit, with preorders that day and in-store availability Thursday 2 October. Not review metadata launch date.

12 June 20258Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement: June 12, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product, Tech Specs and FAQ. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A. Distinct 2025 redesigned wings and case, not Powerbeats Pro 2 or older Fit Pro.

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Selectable color, USD price and Add to Cart establish available status.

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

Beats Fit Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says Powerbeats Fit is the next evolution of Beats Fit Pro. Existing record is the 2021 Fit Pro generation, not Powerbeats Pro 2.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds8Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Like its predecessor, the QC Ultra Earbuds feature Bose's proprietary CustomTune sound calibration technology.

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

$199.997Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/30/powerbeats-fit-launchRead 8 October 2026Exact launch article states $199.99. US launch value, not current store discount.

$2998Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Opening availability paragraph: $299 original launch price.

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.

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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.

US1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A.

US, GB, DE, AU1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed at £299.9514Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact AU retailer offers this SKU with an AUD price and Add to cart.15Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-deep-plum.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact AU retailer offers this SKU with an AUD price and Add to cart.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Power Pink, Spark Orange1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A.

Black, White Smoke, Deep Plum, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Five colour swatches on the US page, Deep Plum selected

Segment

Sport1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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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-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

In-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-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.

Stemless1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Stem9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section explicitly describes swiping/stroking the stem to change volume. Short external control stalk.

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

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Either bud1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Either the left or right earbud can be used alone

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.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

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BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Type	Count per earbud
Dynamic	1

Source10Reviewgalaxus.nl/en/page/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-what-bose-improves-and-what-it-doesnt-39335Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation hands-on review states a conventional dynamic driver per side. One audio transducer per bud. Diameter is omitted because this source gives 9.3 mm while the TechRadar exact review gives 10 mm and Bose publishes neither. No acoustic-role label inferred.

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

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Dynamic10Reviewgalaxus.nl/en/page/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-what-bose-improves-and-what-it-doesnt-39335Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly states conventional dynamic driver. Manufacturer does not publish the transducer technology.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026CustomTune FAQ describes an acoustic calibration tone at each power-on while worn. Reflected sound measures the unique ear and ear canal shape and adjusts playback. An ear-acoustic scan, not a hearing assessment.

Onboard EQ

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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.

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34Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Battery test 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 Reducer11Reviewsoundguys.com/what-do-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gens-eq-presets-sound-like-140870Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation EQ comparison names these four Bose app sound presets as section headings. Default and Custom poll choices are not extra named presets. Listening modes are separate.

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 pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Bose Immersive Audio1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ listening modes include Immersion (full noise cancellation with Immersive Audio).

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 pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Immersive Audio Motion and Still settings: Still keeps the virtual speakers in place when you move your head

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ listening modes include Quiet (full noise cancellation).

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

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Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026ANC FAQ: 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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly adaptive Active Noise Cancelling. Hybrid microphone placement is not inferred.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: ActiveSense adapts cancellation in Aware Mode. CustomTune calibrates audio and cancellation at power-on.

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 pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ listening modes include Aware (full audio transparency).

Adjustable transparency

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Yes10Reviewgalaxus.nl/en/page/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-what-bose-improves-and-what-it-doesnt-39335Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly describes adjusting ANC and transparency levels in the Bose app. Not an automatically selected activity profile.

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

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Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Aware Mode/ActiveSense automatically adjusts cancellation to loud external noise while allowing surroundings.

Conversation detection

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker specifically says internal processor reduces external noise including wind during calls.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026SpeechClarity FAQ explicitly filters surroundings and wind for phone and video calls. AI voice-pickup processing, not a dedicated user-selectable ANC wind mode.

Measured

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

Sub-bass is emphasized, upper bass and mids are recessed, treble has detail before a high-frequency roll-off.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own published response commentary/curve, supplemented by exact comparison article. No invented numeric bass or treble amount, impedance or sensitivity.9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-powerbeats-fit-vs-beats-powerbeats-pro-2-146448Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements section distinguishes Fit from Pro 2 response, describes sub-bass <100 Hz emphasis, 100-900 Hz upper-bass/mid recession and 2-7 kHz treble detail with upper roll-off. Test EQ/level/codec unspecified. No numeric curve reading.

Warm sound signature7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 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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5dB7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Very Emphasized (5 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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0dB7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Balanced (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

Speech is intelligible but lacks clarity. Office, street and wind noise are poorly suppressed.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own microphone sample tests in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions. Host/codec/firmware unspecified. Numeric microphone metrics not inferred.

Speech sounds clean and natural. Higher voices can lack airiness. Background-noise rejection is adequate but sustained loud sounds such as an arriving subway remain difficult.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Public Microphone usage assessment, test bench 2.3 on Deep Plum second-generation unit. Qualitative recording and noise-handling results. Exact firmware and microphone test settings are not stated in the free summary. Numeric frequency extension and noise-handling results remain member-locked and are not imported.

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.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.17

Source8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own SoundGuys full-charge test: 7 h 10 min with ANC enabled, 430/60 hours exact conversion. Codec, source host, firmware and actual level not stated in review. No maker 30 h case-total stored as a measurement.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.57
Not available	6.5

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 20265.57 h row: 5 h 34 min (334 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB, firmware 4.9.146Measurementsoundguys.com/how-good-is-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gens-battery-life-141004Read 30 September 20265 h 34 min with ANC enabled, sample track peaking at 75 dB7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 20266.5 h row: 6.5 hours of continuous playback in the usage summary. ANC state not stated in the free text. Full measurements are members only and were not read

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

7.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

6.5h=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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7.09g(0.3 oz)16Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-gen-2-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Gen 2 review Specifications: Measured Weight 7.09 g (0.25 oz). The public table tooltip explicitly defines wireless earbuds as the weight of a single earbud. Ear-tip size and weighing instrument are not specified. This reviewer mass is separate from conflicting maker nominal masses.

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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88Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Launch voice-pickup paragraph explicitly combines the eight earbud microphones with AI noise suppression, dynamic mixing and adaptive filters for clearer calls. Pair total, including shared ANC microphones used for voice. Excludes the separate vibration sensors and case hardware.

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.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026FAQ: three physical microphones per earbud, six across pair. No case microphones or voice accelerometers counted.

88Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Voice pickup section: eight microphones in the earbuds.

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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Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 2026Bone conduction pickup enabled by the August 2025 firmware update

Mic noise reduction

DSP1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Internal processor minimizes external noise for calls. DSP classifies stated processor-based filtering, no AI architecture inferred.

AI1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026AI-based background noise suppression (SpeechClarity)

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.

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Call controls explicitly press b to mute/unmute, configurable through software.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Tap an earbud to mute or unmute during a call

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Self voice during calls, adjustable in the app

Connectivity

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Chip

H11Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications list Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth audio profiles.

Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Exact SoundGuys review connection section states SBC and AAC. It claims Bluetooth 5.4, while other credible sources claim 5.3 or 5.0. Maker only specifies Class 1, so numeric Bluetooth version omitted.

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 2026SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive family

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, HFP1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming and HFP Bluetooth.

LE Audio

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No12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth footnote explicitly says the earbuds do not receive content over LE Audio. BLE is used for app communication and control. Does not inherit the later over-ear headphones LE Audio update.

Auracast

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

No10Reviewnbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-workout-headphones-rcna202185Read 8 October 2026Exact workout guide: Bluetooth Multipoint no.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth connections: actively connected up to two devices at a time, explicitly multi-point. (PDF page 44)

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

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24Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth connections: actively connected up to two devices at a time, explicitly multi-point. (PDF page 44)

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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64Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Up to six devices in the device list, two active at once

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Dual Compatibility section explicitly one-touch pairing for iOS with Apple H1. Android one-touch pairing uses Beats app and is not assumed Google Fast Pair.

Google Fast Pair4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Android devices: Connect using Fast Pair via Google Play Services. (PDF page 48)

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9m2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth-Reichweite 9 m4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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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Yes12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026aptX Adaptive footnote explicitly names low latency mode, also called Gaming Mode. Maker launch release restricts automatic low-latency aptX Adaptive processing to Snapdragon Sound-certified source devices. It adapts to wireless conditions. No fixed latency or exposed app toggle is claimed.

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, Android, macOS1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Support page for the exact product: Bose app available on Google Play and the Apple Store, so Android and iOS are supported.

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.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

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

Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact guide documents Apple/Android Bluetooth audio and calls. Mac pairing is explicit in linked Pair Beats guide, but Mac microphone routing is not separately asserted from mere pairing.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 8 October 2026Current Pair Beats guide explicitly supports iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Powerbeats Fit listed in guide scope. Only Bluetooth routes stored, no USB-C audio claim.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

Feature	Needs
Apple automatic switching and Audio Sharing	Compatible Apple devices signed into same Apple Account for switching. Audio Sharing requires supported iPhone, iPad or Apple TV and second compatible Beats/AirPods pair.
Personalized Spatial Audio and head tracking	Compatible Apple hardware/software and supported content/apps. iPhone TrueDepth camera required to create personal profile. Android Apple Music spatial content does not establish dynamic head tracking.
Android settings and one-touch pairing	Beats app for Android for fit test, control customization, battery status, updates and Locate My Beats. One-touch Android pairing is app-supported, not assumed Google Fast Pair.
Volume buttons	Enable Volume Control and assign press-and-hold in Apple settings or Android Beats app. Listening-mode and assistant hold actions then become unavailable.
ANC Off button cycle	Off listening mode is not enabled in press-and-hold cycle by default. Select Off in control settings to include it.
Siri	Compatible Apple device and Siri setup. Siri availability depends on language and region. Android uses its own configured voice assistant.

Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact Powerbeats Fit guide and linked settings support pages. Current OS guide scope does not establish minimum original firmware. No universal latest-OS minimum claimed.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Off mode not enabled by default. Hold reassignment and volume-control tradeoff explicitly documented. Exact Powerbeats Fit guide links to this supported-controls procedure.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Feature	Needs
Fast Pair	Android device running Android 6.0 or higher
Snapdragon Sound	Snapdragon Sound-certified device, such as a compatible Android device
SimpleSync	Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar

Source4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Fast Pair Android 6.0 or higher. (PDF 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.

No3Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 explicitly Powerbeats Fit and case batteries should only be repaired by trained technician. Normal user battery replacement is not authorized.

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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.

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	7
ANC off	Yes	30
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
Transparency	No	6
Transparency	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ separates 7 h/30 h ANC/transparency off from 6 h/24 h ANC or transparency on. Case-inclusive total includes earbud initial charge. Maker test at 50% volume. Codec not stated.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	No	6
ANC on	Yes	No	4
Call	Not available	No	4

Source17Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manufacturer guide on printed page 41 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 January 2025 with IEC 60268-1 pink noise. The Bluetooth codec and Immersive Still/Motion setting are unspecified, so neither is inferred. These are manufacturer claims, not independent reviewer measurements. Both music rows are the earbuds alone from one charge. The case provides three additional full recharge cycles, but a total hour figure is not calculated. The call row has its own source below.18Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact second-generation maker technical specification states Maximum Talk Time 4 hours. This supports only the unchanged call row. Its ANC, codec, volume, and spatial-processing test settings are not inferred from music-playback conditions.

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.

7h=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.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Earbuds 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 pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

20min1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 202620-minute charge gives 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 pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker Fast Fuel footnote: drained units charged 5 min via USB-C, playback until first earbud stops. 50% volume, ANC/transparency off, earbuds-only 1 h.

2h4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging Time notes: 20 minute charge powers earbuds up to 2 h. Full ANC, Quiet Mode, Immersive Audio off, 75 dB SPL footnote. (PDF page 41)

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.

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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.

No3Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 explicitly restricts case battery repair to trained technician. Recycling guidance is not a user replacement procedure.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications: Charging Interface 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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180min4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging case up to 3 hours

Wireless charging

No10Reviewnbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-workout-headphones-rcna202185Read 8 October 2026Exact workout guide: no wireless charging.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 38: Charge wirelessly using a compatible third-party wireless charger.

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

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Qi5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 2026Any Qi-compatible charging pad

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.

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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.

Button, Voice commands4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.

Touch, Swipe4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Touch Control: tap and swipe. (PDF page 24)

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

Buttons4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Guide links volume press-and-hold setup on Apple and Android. Buttons must be reassigned, replacing mode/assistant hold action. No dedicated volume rocker.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Volume press-and-hold settings on iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Enabling it replaces listening-mode/Siri hold action, unlike dedicated Pro 2 rocker.

Swipe4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Touch Control: swipe up or down for volume. (PDF page 24)

Gestures

Press once, Press twice, Press three times, Press and hold4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.

Tap, Double-tap, Triple-tap, Touch and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Touch Control: tap and swipe, swipe up or down for volume. (PDF page 24)

Remappable controls

Yes4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Change or disable shortcut, assign different shortcuts to each bud in the Bose app. (PDF page 28)

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Guide expressly says Siri on iPhone/iPad and Google Assistant or device assistant on Android. No autonomous assistant or Android Hey Siri claim.

Siri, Google Assistant13Maker product pagebose.co.uk/stories/how-to-control-bose-wireless-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Maker names Siri and Google Assistant as phone voice assistants. The exact QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) row instructs assigning press-and-hold to launch that connected phone assistant. Requires a supported source device and Bose app shortcut configuration. No independent always-listening earbud assistant is claimed.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026In-ear Detection automatic play/pause on removing or reinserting. (PDF page 29)

Sensors

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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

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Medical clearances

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026ActiveSense applies noise cancellation to very loud sudden sounds in Aware Mode

Health features

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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 pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

S, M, L1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026What's in the box, exact 2nd Gen: three eartip pairs S/M/L.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker In the box section explicitly silicone ear tips with four size options.

Silicone1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Silicone eartips

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

Wing tips1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Stability bands1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Stability bands in sizes 1, 2, 3

Ear tip fit test

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud Seal Test in the Bose app

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

IPX41Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Water Resistant IPX4.

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ explicitly IPX4 for earbuds and case. Sweat/splash protection, not immersion or dust rating.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Support page for the exact product names the Bose app.

App platforms

Android1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Support page for the exact product: Bose app available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ updates through latest connected Apple OS/Wi-Fi or Beats app on Android.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bose app setup enables future updates and new features. (PDF page 13)

Finding network

Apple Find My, Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ supports Find My on Apple devices and Locate My Beats last-known location through Android Beats app. App tracking is not Google Find Hub.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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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.

5.78g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

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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.

Width21.5Height20.4Depth27.4mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly Width 2.15 cm, Height 2.04 cm and Length 2.74 cm per bud. Metric dimensions exactly converted to 21.5/20.4/27.4 mm, source Length mapped to depth.

Width12.4Height30Depth24.9mm(0.5 × 1.2 × 1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Einzelner Earbud 3.0 cm H x 1.24 cm W x 2.49 cm D

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

49.75g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

60g(2.1 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Physical Specifications gives Case: 0.06 kg, approximately 60 g, separately from One earbud. Maker product page independently lists Case 0.132 lb, consistent with about 60 g after rounding. Empty charging case, not case plus earbuds.

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

Width55.4Height27.5Depth62.5mm(2.2 × 1.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker Width 5.54 cm, Height 2.75 cm, Length 6.25 cm case, converted 55.4/27.5/62.5 mm. Empty case weight separately 49.75 g. No arithmetic mass calculation.

Width59.7Height66Depth26.9mm(2.4 × 2.6 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Etui 6.6 cm H x 5.97 cm W x 2.69 cm D

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

BCGA3476, BCGA3477, BCGA34793Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 2025 maker safety document page 2 prints three FCC IDs BCGA3476, BCGA3477, BCGA3479 corresponding to exact Powerbeats Fit models. Not older Fit Pro identifiers.

A94408L, A94408R4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026FCC ID: A94408L / A94408R, IC: 3232A-408L / 3232A-408R

Other certifications

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Snapdragon Sound3Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Wireless Connectivity lists Snapdragon Sound4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Features Snapdragon Sound technology

In the box

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In the box

Powerbeats Fit wireless earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in XS, S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker list. Power adapter and USB-C cable expressly sold separately, so no included cable row.

2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), Wireless charging case, 12" USB-C® (A to C) cable, Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026What's in the box, exact 2nd Gen: 2 buds, three eartip pairs S/M/L, three stability bands 1/2/3, wireless case, 12 inch USB-A to C cable, safety sheet.

Cables included

ABeats Powerbeats Fit

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BBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C (A to C)	0.3048	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 202612 inch cable, converted exactly to 0.3048 m

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fit1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. Distinct 2025 redesigned wings and case, not Powerbeats Pro 2 or older Fit Pro.

www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product heading identifies the maker product URL.

Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fit1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page, Tech Specs and FAQ.

support.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specifications12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact model support Specifications page. Readable public indexed text. Direct HTTP yields a support-shell page.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/web4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone. Playback/call actions can use either bud. Current guide describes iOS 27/other Apple 27 and Beats app for Android.

assets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdf4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Owner guide cover identifies QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS (2ND GEN). (PDF page 1)

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.

1year3Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-fit/pbfit-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. US reference, separate from statutory consumer rights.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026US: one-year Bose limited warranty

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.