Which has better noise cancellation?

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. Bose rates its ANC as industry-leading, and the AirPods 2019's cancellation is much less effective.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Bose, at 6 hours versus about 4 hours for the AirPods 2019. With the case, the AirPods reach over 24 hours of listening.

Are the Bose earbuds good for workouts?

Yes. They carry an IPX4 rating and are listed as suitable for training. The AirPods 2019 have no water-resistance rating.

Is the Bose worth the extra money?

At $129.00 at Walmart as of November 8, 2026, yes for most buyers. You get better ANC, longer per-charge battery and water resistance.

Do the AirPods 2019 work with Android?

They pair over Bluetooth 5.0, but Siri and fast pairing features are built for Apple devices. The Bose work the same on either platform.

Apple AirPods (2019) vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are the better pick for most people deciding between these two. They have stronger active noise cancellation, longer per-charge playback (6 hours vs about 4), IPX4 water resistance, and Bluetooth 5.3. The AirPods 2019 win on total battery with the case (over 24 hours listening) and on price if you find them cheap, but the Bose at $129.00 at Walmart as of November 8, 2026 is the stronger buy.

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