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AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case — True-wireless · 2024
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AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case

True-wireless · 2024

88
/ 100
From $209
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 4
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case lands at 88 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • ✓Best ANC for earbuds
  • ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • ✓Immersive Audio
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 85).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 86).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 87).

Value for money

AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case more score per dollar ($209 vs $299).

AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case 88
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case
88
anc 85
sound 87
comfort 86
battery 78
features 84
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Type
True-wireless
—
Release year
2024
—
Battery
—
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
Water rating
—
IPX4

AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Pros
  • +Best ANC for earbuds
  • +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • +Immersive Audio
Cons
  • −Only 6 h battery
  • −Case is chunky
  • −No wireless charging standard

FAQ: AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Which is better, AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case worth the price? +

At $209, AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.

Does AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 85). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, AirPods 4 (ANC) · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 86). Compared on the comfort sub-score.