Apple
AirPods Pro 3
H2 v2 · Heart-rate sensor · USB-C
93
/ 100
From $249
VS
AirPods Pro 3 wins by 1
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 3 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Pro 3 lands at 93 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts AirPods Pro 3 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods Pro 3 if…
- ✓Apple ecosystem magic
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring
- ✓Best auto-switching
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…
- ✓Best ANC for earbuds
- ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- ✓Immersive Audio
Score breakdown
AirPods Pro 3
93 anc 94
sound 90
comfort 92
battery 80
features 96
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92 anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
AirPods Pro 3
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Chip
H2 v2
—
Drivers
Custom high-excursion
—
Battery
7 h (ANC on) / 35 h case
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Connectivity
BT 5.3
—
Water rating
IP57
IPX4
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
AirPods Pro 3
Pros
- +Apple ecosystem magic
- +Heart-rate monitoring
- +Best auto-switching
Cons
- −Android unfriendly
- −Battery average
- −Ear-tip fit can slip
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 Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Which is better, AirPods Pro 3 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +
AirPods Pro 3 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods Pro 3 worth the price? +
At $249, AirPods Pro 3 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in features.
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 Pro 3 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.