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General

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Series

Studio Buds1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

QuietComfort1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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

MQLK3LL/A, A2870, A2871, A28721Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026US Transparent SKU MQLK3LL/A is in the maker product selector. Hardware model identities are also backed by the original safety leaflet.16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026

870730-0010, 870730-00204Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists 870730-0010 for the Triple Black unit.9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026870730-0010 Triple Black. The Soapstone listing on the same retailer gives 870730-0020.

GTIN / EAN

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

17 May 202313Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/05/17/beats-studio-buds-plus-launchRead 5 October 2026May 17 announcement and orders. Shipping starts May 18 in US, Canada and China. Current retail prices are not used as manufacturer launch-price proof.14Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202305175686Read 5 October 2026Original Apple Japan May 17 maker release. Japanese June retail schedule is not the US release date. The original US maker press-kit release was subsequently found and independently downloaded.

7 September 20221Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Discontinued2Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/product/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii/01t8c00000OydAFAAZRead 10 October 2026The former Bose product page URL now redirects to the earbuds category, which no longer lists the QuietComfort Earbuds II. The support page is reported to give the sale period as 2022 to 2025.

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

Beats Studio Buds24Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plus-a-clear-wireless-earbuds-upgradeRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the Beats Studio Buds Plus the follow-up to the Beats Studio Buds.

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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 Earbuds11Reviewsoundguys.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.

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

$169.9917Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/beats-studio-buds-plus/studio-buds-plus-press-kit.zipRead 5 October 2026Original maker press-kit ZIP contains the three-page Press Release_Beats Studio Buds +.pdf. Introduction on page 1 and Pricing and Availability on page 2 explicitly gives 169.99 USD at May 17, 2023 launch in US. Not the current store price. May 17 orders are separate from next-day shipping. The PDF mirror was inaccessible, but the original maker ZIP downloaded successfully.

$2991Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026US MSRP 299 USD in the Bose release. US prices exclude sales tax.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Tested at 299 USD, 280 GBP and 429 AUD at the September 2022 launch.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black / Gold, Ivory, Transparent, Cosmic Silver, Cosmic Pink1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Three original finishes in current selector. The two later metallic finishes are backed by the separate Apple Japan release.15Press releasekyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202308218244Read 5 October 2026Original Apple Japan August 22, 2023 release explicitly adds Cosmic Silver and Cosmic Pink. These are finishes of the same hardware generation, not separate product entries.

Triple Black, Soapstone1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Triple Black at launch. Soapstone announced for later in 2022.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Music1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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-ear3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Maker chapter illustration and support fit instructions show tips sealing the ear canal.

In-ear1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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

Stemless3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026

Stem5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026The design incorporates a stem that hosts the touch controls.

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

Either bud2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Either bud6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026February 2023 firmware lets either bud be used alone, even if the other is empty.7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Editor's note dated 16 February 2023 states a firmware update allows single-bud use with either the left or right bud.

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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 Studio Buds +

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BBose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	9.3

Source7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 9.3 mm transducers. Count per bud and role are not stated.

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

Dynamic19Reviewheadphonesty.com/2023/07/review-beats-studio-buds-plusRead 7 October 2026Sound section explicitly lists Dual-layer diaphragm dynamic driver. Maker custom two-layer transducer wording corroborates diaphragm construction but does not independently name technology. No unquantified driver count or diameter inserted. This review also incorrectly claims multipoint, which is excluded.

Dynamic9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026Retailer spec table lists driver type Dynamic.

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.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz22Reviewtechradar.com/best/best-beats-headphones-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact Beats Studio Buds Plus specifications block gives Frequency response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. Published acoustic specification, not a reviewer sweep or codec bandwidth. Codec, level and response tolerance are not stated. Maker does not publish this range.

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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

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Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026CustomTune plays a tone when the buds are placed in the ears. A microphone inside the bud measures the ear canal response and tailors the sound frequency profile within half a second.

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026Current Personalized Spatial Audio uses an iPhone X or later TrueDepth ear/head profile and compatible software/content. The linked supported-model list includes Studio Buds + without head tracking. This is a current software feature, not a claim about its launch firmware.

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Onboard EQ

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Review says the app gives no equalizer ("no equalizer" in the bottom line, and "You're also not missing out on an equalizer"). No EQ is stored in the earbuds. Custom EQ band and preset fields stay empty.

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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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36Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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 Reducer6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026Bass Boost, Bass Reducer, Treble Boost and Treble Reducer presets plus a three-band EQ.

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.

Spatial Audio for Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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

No5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev2cbe8451a/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Explicit maker eligibility list includes Studio Buds + with no head tracking. Static Dolby Atmos support is separate.

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026The review states 3D (spatial) audio is not available.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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

Hybrid20Reviewedn.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-tangible-improvements-not-just-marketing-fluffRead 7 October 2026Microphone upgrades section identifies external feedforward microphone port and internal ANC feedback mic alongside speaker port on exact Studio Buds +. Both roles establish hybrid classification. Capsule count is not inferred from port count. DSP and earbud cell guesses in article are not used.

Hybrid1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Four microphones per bud, one inside and three outside, feed the ANC system. Interior and exterior microphones together make this hybrid.

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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81Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states four microphones in each bud sense and measure unwanted noise for ANC. Four per bud, eight across the pair. Whether all are also used for calls is not stated.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026ANC adapts to personal fit. An inner ANC microphone is documented, but exterior ANC role/count is not explicit. No hybrid classification or strength-level count inferred.

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026CustomTune measures the ear canal response each time the buds are placed in the ears, then tunes noise cancellation. It continuously adapts to changing noise in the environment.

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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106Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026Custom noise-cancelling modes use a ten-point scale for the ANC level. Stored as 10.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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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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Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Aware Mode with ActiveSense. ActiveSense applies noise cancellation only while loud sounds last. It blends cancellation into transparency and is not an activity-based switch.

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.

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Measured

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

Lab response shows slightly emphasized bass, reduced mids and elevated high-frequency cymbals and sibilance.11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Purchased exact model, four days, firmware 2A219, Android app 2.6. Frequency-test codec, fixture and target revision unstated. Numerical dB is not inferred from scores or graphs. Runtime is stored separately in measured_battery_life, with independent retail-test corroboration and unknown conditions preserved.

SoundGuys finds the default response has under-emphasized mids and over-emphasized sub-bass. Bass is much stronger than on any previous Bose headset.3Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Written objective assessment. Out of the box under-emphasized mids and over-emphasized sub-bass against the SoundGuys target.

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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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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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

Published ideal, office and street microphone demos. Review reports pickup of surrounding noise.11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Same purchased test unit and firmware. Published recordings, not a numerical speech score.

SoundGuys finds microphone quality standard. It rejects faraway noise decently and handles wind noise poorly.3Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Lab and demo recordings in ideal, office, street and windy conditions. Standard quality, decent rejection of faraway noise, weak wind handling.

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 Studio Buds +

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.5
Yes	8.37

Source11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Actual ANC-on test 8 h 22 min, exactly 502/60 h rounded for JSON. Purchased unit, firmware 2A219, app 2.6. Host and codec are unstated. Review calls this its standard test. Current published lab method uses music peaking at 75 dB SPL until discharge, with timing from recorded waveform. Original test date and exact original SPL are unstated. RTINGS separately reports 7.5 h ANC on. Protocols differ from the maker test and values are not conflated.21Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/studio-buds-plus-true-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public review verdict explicitly reports 7.5 h continuous with ANC on. Tested Transparent edition. Host, codec, firmware and volume are not in accessible public results, so unknown. No paid numerical tables accessed. Independent SoundGuys reports 8 h 22 min ANC on on same marketed model. Both differ from maker preproduction 6 h at 50 percent volume and are retained as distinct tests, not maker claim replacement.23Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published SoundGuys standard method for the SoundGuys 8 h 22 min row. Music peaks at 75 dB SPL and recorded waveform establishes runtime. This current method does not independently prove the original test date or any unstated host and codec.

BBose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Hours (h)
7.25

Source3Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys loop test of constant real music playback peaking at 75 dB SPL lasted 7 h 15 min on one charge. Stored as 7.25 h. Noise-control mode, firmware and codec are not stated. The earbuds cannot switch ANC off, so the row sets no ANC flag.

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

8.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

7.25h=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.

62Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026FAQ explicitly gives three physical microphones in each earbud. All three per bud are active for calls, six when using both. Shared ANC microphones count once. No voice-pickup vibration sensor inferred.

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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.

62Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

81Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Four microphones in each bud, one on the inside and three on the outside. Eight across the pair.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20267Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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

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DSP1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose cites improved voice pickup from an updated noise removal algorithm. Stored as DSP. No AI claim is made.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly single button press mutes/unmutes during calls. End-call action is double press. Current compatible Apple/Android software required. This is not the older review call-control mapping.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Connectivity

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Chip

Beats Proprietary Platform (second generation)13Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/05/17/beats-studio-buds-plus-launchRead 5 October 2026MacRumors, May 17 2023 launch report: rather than Apple's H1 or H2 chip, the buds use a custom second-generation "Beats Proprietary Platform". SoundGuys also says the buds have no H1 or H2 chip. No silicon part number is published for this model, and the original Studio Buds teardown parts (MT2821A, CS47L66) are not borrowed.

Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC10Press articleaudioxpress.com/news/bose-to-launch-new-wireless-earbuds-powered-by-qualcomm-s5-audio-socRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm confirmed at IFA 2022 that the new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are powered by the Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC. Bose does not name the chip in its launch release.

Connections

Bluetooth2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.310Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

5.31Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC10Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/beats-studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact model connectivity section explicitly states both codecs and Bluetooth 5.3. Its case-inclusive ANC battery typo of 27 h is excluded in favor of maker 24 h. No LE Audio inferred.

SBC, AAC4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Only SBC and AAC are available. The planned Snapdragon Sound aptX update announced in 2022 is not confirmed as released.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026

Bluetooth profiles

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A2DP, HFP9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026

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.

No11Reviewsoundguys.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-review-92626Read 7 October 2026Review describes Audio Switch as "a Bluetooth multipoint alternative", which handles source switching without menus. This is automatic source switching, not concurrent connections. A headphonesty claim of multipoint is rejected as already noted. Concurrent connection count is not stated.

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 20265Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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

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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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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Android Audio Switch routes between compatible Android and Chromebook devices on the same Google Account. Apple one-touch account pairing alone does not prove Apple automatic audio routing. Generic multipoint reports conflict and are omitted.

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Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup, Google Fast Pair1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev19af5ce38/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Current maker eligibility explicitly includes Studio Buds +. Requires a supported Apple source and another compatible pair. This later software capability is not a launch claim or Bluetooth multipoint.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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9.1m9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026Spec table lists 30 ft / 9.1 m over Bluetooth. Bose regional product pages are no longer online. Tom's Guide states up to 100 feet, which is not stored.

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, Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Exact iPhone, Mac and Android pairing instructions. Generic standard Bluetooth pairing is not proof of console support.

Android, iOS1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states compatibility with both Apple and Android devices.

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 Studio Buds +

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BBose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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

ABeats Studio Buds +

Feature	Needs
Google Fast Pair	Compatible Android device running Android 8.0 or later, with Google Play Services enabled.

Source18Press releasedevice.report/m/9c084423851fd67a16c84dde67256887895f0bf1f797caf4b7025b5b513f3747.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original release page 3 footnote 8. Launch feature minimum requirement, not the requirement for later Audio Sharing or Personalized Spatial Audio additions.

BBose QuietComfort Earbuds II

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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.

No16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 20262024 revision safety leaflet, English page 1 Batteries: "Don't attempt to replace Beats Studio Buds + or case batteries yourself". The Battery Disposal Information says the earbud and case batteries should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. No user replacement procedure is documented.

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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 Studio Buds +

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	9
ANC off	Yes	36
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24
Transparency	No	6
Transparency	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Initial bud charge plus three case recharges, not case-only duration. March 2023 preproduction iPhone 13 Pro test, 50% volume, 358 tracks. AAC file encoding does not establish Bluetooth codec. ANC-on and off tested separately. Firmware unstated.

BBose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	24

Source1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Up to 6 hours per charge. The case adds three further charges for 24 hours in total. Bose release does not name the noise-control mode. What Hi-Fi? and B&H label the 6 hours as Bluetooth with ANC. The earbuds cannot switch ANC off.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Tech specs list 6 hours (BT + ANC) and 24 hours including the charging case.

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.

9h=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.

9h=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.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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60min1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states the case fully charges the buds in one hour.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

20min1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states a quick 20-minute charge gives up to two hours of playback.

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/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026March 2023 preproduction iPhone 13/14 test at 50% volume, ANC and Transparency off. Drained earbuds charged 5 min. Case-inclusive runtime is not used.

2h1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Earbuds-only playback of up to 2 hours after 20 minutes in the case.

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.

600mAh20Reviewedn.com/beats-studio-buds-plus-tangible-improvements-not-just-marketing-fluffRead 7 October 2026Battery variability section reports actual case rear-label capacity 600 mAh on purchased transparent Studio Buds +. It is case battery capacity, not earbud capacity or USB output capacity. Typical/rated wording not stated. Direct image retrieval failed, public article exact written label observation read.

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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.

No16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026Same Batteries statement names the case battery.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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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180min1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Bose states the case fully recharges in three hours via USB-C.

Wireless charging

No1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

No4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 20265Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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

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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.

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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 commands2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Touch, Swipe1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20266Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026

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

Buttons2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Press-and-hold can be remapped to volume up on one earbud and down on the other. This replaces the chosen noise-control/assistant hold action.

Swipe6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 20267Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026

Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026

Single tap: play or pause, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: previous track, Swipe up or down: volume, Touch and hold: noise-cancelling mode or voice assistant (assignable)6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026Single, double and triple tap and swipe up or down are fixed. Long press on either bud is assignable to noise-cancelling mode switching or the voice assistant.

Remappable controls

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly allows per-side noise control, assistant or opposing volume actions on Apple and Android hosts.

Yes6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 20268Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby8Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2Read 10 October 2026Google Assistant, Siri and Bixby all work with the earbuds.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

No7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/aside/dev48cd72543/26/web/26Read 5 October 2026Explicit current automatic-ear-detection eligibility names Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2. Studio Buds + is excluded.

Yes6Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/bose/1417760/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-reviewRead 10 October 2026The app can pause playback when a bud is removed and answer calls when a bud is inserted.7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026

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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Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026ActiveSense reduces loud disruptions in Aware Mode for as long as they last.

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, L2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Medium fitted, three alternative size pairs.

S, M, L1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Fit Kit supplies three sizes of ear tips and three sizes of stability bands. Sizes S, M and L from the B&H box contents.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Three sizes of ear tips and three stability bands as standard.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

Silicone1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

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

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Stability bands1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Separate stability bands that hug the contour of the ear, with an umbrella-shaped silicone ear tip.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Ear tip fit test

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/get-the-right-fit-with-your-beats-earphones-dev5e969e0ae/webRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly restricts Ear Tip Fit Test to Fit Pro, Powerbeats Fit and Powerbeats Pro 2. Studio Buds + is excluded despite a review claiming a fit test.

Yes1Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 20265Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX42Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. FAQ explicitly says case is not sweat or water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IPX41Press releasebose.com/pressroom/quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance.4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Bose Music4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Bose Music app for iOS and Android, used for updates, EQ and ANC settings.

App platforms

Android2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Automatic on current Apple devices connected to Wi-Fi. Beats app update control on Android.

Yes4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026

Finding network

Last location in the app, Google Find Hub1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section, Native Android Features: "Find My Device: easily locate your lost buds with Google Find My Device". The schema option google_find_hub is the renamed Google finding network. The Apple route stays app_last_location, because the page says the iOS Find My app shows the last known connected location.2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/studio-buds-plusRead 5 October 2026Apple Find My and Beats Android app show last connected location. No offline crowdsourced network or UWB inferred.

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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.

5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

6.2g(0.2 oz)4Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-review-78772Read 10 October 2026Spec box lists 6.24 g per earbud. What Hi-Fi? and Reviewed state 6.2 g. Stored 6.2 g.5Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-iiRead 10 October 2026Tech specs list 6.2 g each.7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 6.2 grams per earbud.

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

Width18.5Height15mm(0.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Design section labels earbud Length 2.05 cm, Width 1.85 cm and Height 1.5 cm. Only the labelled Width and Height are stored, converted exactly to 18.5 mm and 15 mm. Length is not mapped to depth, following the other Beats records.

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

49g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Separate maker case mass. Distributor sheet explicitly lists 49 g case, 5 g each bud and 59 g total.

59.8g(2.1 oz)7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specs list 59.8 grams for the charging case. Tom's Guide lists 2.1 oz.

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

Width51Height25.5mm(2 × 1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Design section labels case Length 7.2 cm, Width 5.1 cm and Height 2.55 cm. Width 51 mm and height 25.5 mm are stored. Length 72 mm is not mapped to depth.

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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

BCGA2870, BCGA2871, BCGA287216Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 20262024 revision safety leaflet, English pages 1 to 3. Page 1 lists A2870/A2871/A2872. Page 3 FCC table prints these IDs without hyphens. Case radio has its own listed ID.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Beats Studio Buds + earbuds, Matching charging case, Silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026US maker list. USB-C adapter sold separately. Cable length unstated.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Charging case, USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (S, M, L), 3 pairs of stability bands (S, M, L)7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 20269Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026

Cables included

ABeats Studio Buds +

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

BBose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A charging cable	1

Source7Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/bose-quietcomfort-ii-earbuds-reviewRead 10 October 2026A 12-inch USB-C to USB-A charge cable is included.

Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026

support.bose.co.uk/product/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii/01t8c00000OydAFAAZ2Maker product pagesupport.bose.co.uk/product/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii/01t8c00000OydAFAAZRead 10 October 2026Bose support page for the product. Its specification content is script-rendered and could not be read, so no specification is cited from it.

Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancelling1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/studio-buds-plus-wireless-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Maker technical specification on the product page. No standalone US maker datasheet found. Distributor Mexican MQLJ3BE/A sheet was also read and confirms shared component weights. Its regional SKU is not stored. Length/width/height axes do not establish catalog width/height/depth, so only the labelled width and height are stored.

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/web3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev9b90b5e73/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker Studio Buds + chapter and linked charging, settings, fit and compatibility chapters read. Controls are physical buttons above the b logo. No PDF Quick Start Guide found.

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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.

1year16Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/studio-buds-plus/studiobudsplus-sh-zm.pdfRead 5 October 2026English page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. Separate consumer statutory rights do not change this maker warranty.

1year9Retailer pagegreentoe.com/product/Bose_QuietComfort_Earbuds_II_Noise-Canceling_True_Wireless_In-Ear_Headphones__Triple_870730-0010Read 10 October 2026Limited 1-Year Warranty on the US listing. A Belgian retailer lists 2 years for its market.

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