Best Wireless Earbuds · head-to-head
Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Apple AirPods Pro 3 is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $249 (US MSRP $249 as confirmed by digitaltrends.com review and 9to5mac.com review (September 2025 launch). Apple.com specs page confirms the price band.) | $299 (US launch MSRP $299 per Bose.com product page (accessed 2026-06-15 showing sale price $249, original $299) and SoundGuys review ($299.99 MSRP). Announced June 12 2025 (Bloomberg).) |
| Brand | Apple | Bose |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2025-06 |
| anc | true | true |
| driver mm | — | — |
| battery buds hr | 8 | 6 |
| battery case hr | 24 | 24 |
| bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| ip rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
| wireless charging | true | true |
| codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| weight per bud g | 5.55 | 7.3 |
| release | 2025-09 | 2025-06 |
Sources — Apple AirPods Pro 3: apple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): bose.com (verified 2026-06-15).