Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
True-wireless · 2023
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
True-wireless · 2022
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II at 89. That puts Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless 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 · wireless charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging caseCompared on the sound sub-score
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on sound (91 vs 88).
Comfort
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging caseCompared on the comfort sub-score
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on comfort (90 vs 87).
Noise cancelling
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging caseCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case leads on anc (89 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | True-wireless |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Which is better, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II? +
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless 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 · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $329, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II worth the price? +
At $299, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 sound, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II? +
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II? +
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Midnight Black · wireless charging case — leads on comfort (90 vs 87). Compared on the comfort sub-score.