The True Noise-Canceling King: AirPods Pro 2 vs. Bose QC Earbuds 2
I tested these earbuds in and around London to see which one is deserving of the title.
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are arguably two of the best noise-canceling earbuds available. I put them through a series of real-world tests to see which pair would come out on top.
I listened to music whilst Drew said a phrase behind me until he got close enough to hear.
Apple says the AirPods have doubled their noise canceling function since the first AirPods Pro generation. Bose has also significantly improved its noise canceling in comparison to the previous model. CNET reviewer David Carnoy said the first-gen Bose QuietComfort Earbuds's noise canceling beat the AirPods Pro, so I was keen to put the two newer models to the test.
Both earbuds performed admirably in this busy street
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So I went for a mini adventure across London to see how well they fare in a variety of situations, from an open park to the London Underground. Check out the embedded video to find out which is the true noise-canceling king.