Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case
True-wireless · 2023
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
CustomTune · ANC · 6hr
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) at 89. That puts Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) if…
- ✓Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
- ✓CustomTune calibrates per ear
- ✓IP54 sweat resistance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) leads on anc (96 vs 89).
Sound
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the sound sub-score
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case leads on sound (91 vs 88).
Comfort
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging caseCompared on the comfort sub-score
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 86).
Value for money
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) more score per dollar ($229 vs $349).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Driver | — | Custom dynamic |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC |
| Battery | — | 6 hr (24 hr with case) |
| Charging | — | USB-C / Qi |
| Weight | — | 6.2 g per bud |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
- +Best-in-class ANC for earbuds
- +CustomTune calibrates per ear
- +IP54 sweat resistance
- −No multipoint at launch
- −Bose app slow
- −Bulky compared to AirPods Pro
FAQ: Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Which is better, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) worth the price? +
At $229, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in anc.
Does Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) 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, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) — leads on anc (96 vs 89). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.
Which is better for sound, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)? +
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · MagSafe charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.