Bluetooth: 5.4
Codec support: AAC, SBC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery Life: 6.5 hours (earbuds), 20 hours (total)
Finishes: x 4 (Anthracite Black, Dove White, Midnight Blue, Jade Green)
Weight: 7g per bud
The B&W Pi8 are some of the best premium wireless earbuds around. While Bose offers better ANC, B&W's effort is still proficient at this level, and they'll reward you with their supremely clear, detailed and refined sound.
Pros
- More detailed and refined-sounding than the Bose
- Better with dynamics and rhythms
- Noise-cancelling is still competitive
Cons
- Bose's ANC quality is more powerful
- No ear tip fit test
- Bose buds offer a better fit
Bluetooth: 5.3
Codec support: AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery Life: 6 hours (earbuds), 24 hours (total)
Finishes: x 3 (Black, White Smoke, Deep Plum)
Weight: 7.7g per bud
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are excellent all-rounders. Not only is their fit excellent and their ANC abilities remain oustanding, but they sound markedly better than their predecessors.
Pros
- Class-leading ANC
- More secure fit than the Pi8
- Sound punchy and entertaining
Cons
- Immersive Audio drains battery
- Not as musically refined as the Pi8
- B&W buds dig out more detail
