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Apple AirPods 4 with ANC · 179 €Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II · 179 €
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| What matters | Apple AirPods 4 with ANCAppleMedium confidence | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds IIBoseMedium confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Worth Score | 7.1 | 7.5 (best in this comparison) |
| Best price | 179,00 € | 179,00 € |
| Confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Price fairness | 6.9 | 7.8 (best in this comparison) |
| Build quality | 7.8 | 8.0 (best in this comparison) |
| Performance | 7.6 | 9.1 (best in this comparison) |
| Longevity | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Repairability | 2.2 | 2.4 (best in this comparison) |
| Support & warranty | 9.0 (best in this comparison) | 7.6 |
| Battery (ANC on) | 4 h | 6 h |
| Noise cancelling | Good for an open fit | Class-leading, custom-calibrated |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Case charging | USB-C + wireless | USB-C |
| Best for | People who cannot stand in-ear tips · iPhone owners · Awareness of surroundings while cancelling noise | Flying · The strongest cancellation per euro now that it is discounted · Custom fit via the tuning routine |
| Avoid if | You want maximum isolation · You are on Android | You want multipoint out of the box · You want the newest model |
| Main drawback | Open fit limits how much ANC can do | No wireless charging on the base version |
Verdict
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II wins on both score and price.
Across these 2 earbuds, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has both the highest Worth Score (7.5) and the best score per euro at 179,00 €. That is unusual — normally you trade one for the other. Its weak point is no wireless charging on the base version.
Best overallBose QuietComfort Earbuds II — Highest Worth Score here at 7.5, 0.4 ahead of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC. Best for flying.
CheapestApple AirPods 4 with ANC — 179,00 € — the entry point here. Open fit limits how much ANC can do
Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.