Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: which should you buy?

Key differences

• Battery life: 6 hrs vs 12 hoursBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): 6 hrs (Up to 6 hrs) ConfirmedSourceShokz OpenRun Pro 2: 12 hours (Up to 12 hours) ConfirmedSource
• Water resistance: IPX4 vs IP55Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): IPX4 ConfirmedSourceShokz OpenRun Pro 2: IP55 (IP55 (sweat and rain; not for swimming, showers or saunas)) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Guide names it for fitness, battery life and comfort.Fitness: Long-distance and trail runners keep their ears open to traffic, and the IP55 rating handles sweat and rain. Source linkedSourceBattery life: Up to 12 hours of battery life, and a quick 5-minute charge gets you an additional 2.5 hours of listening time. ConfirmedSourceComfort: Your ears stay open, and the bass system is built to cut vibration so they stay comfortable on your head. Source linkedSource

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) Guide does not name what it is best for yet, so this list does not compare the two.

From what each Guide names the product best for.