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Beats Studio Buds + — True-wireless · 2023
Beats

Beats Studio Buds +

True-wireless · 2023

82
/ 100
From $169
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 10
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, Beats Studio Buds + lands at 82 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Beats Studio Buds + 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 79).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 80).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 81).

Value for money

Beats Studio Buds +

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Beats Studio Buds + more score per dollar ($169 vs $299).

Beats Studio Buds + 82
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

Beats Studio Buds +
82
anc 79
sound 81
comfort 80
battery 78
features 78
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Beats Studio Buds + versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — full spec comparison
Spec Beats Studio Buds + Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Type
True-wireless
—
Release year
2023
—
Battery
—
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
Water rating
—
IPX4

Beats Studio Buds +

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: Beats Studio Buds + vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Which is better, Beats Studio Buds + or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Beats Studio Buds + worth the price? +

At $169, Beats Studio Buds + delivers a Specdex score of 82 — 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 Beats Studio Buds + 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, Beats Studio Buds + or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 79). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Beats Studio Buds + or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 80). Compared on the comfort sub-score.