Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
92
/ 100
From $299
VS
AirPods Pro 4 wins by 2
Apple
AirPods Pro 4
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
94
/ 100
From $279
Specdex verdict
AirPods Pro 4 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and AirPods Pro 4 at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…
- ✓Best ANC for earbuds
- ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- ✓Immersive Audio
Pick AirPods Pro 4 if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92 anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
AirPods Pro 4
94 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 82
features 98
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
AirPods Pro 4
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
6 h (ANC) / 35 h case
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
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Water rating
IPX4
IP57
Chip
—
H3
Connectivity
—
BT 5.4
Release year
—
2025
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
AirPods Pro 4
Pros
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Cons
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs AirPods Pro 4
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or AirPods Pro 4? +
AirPods Pro 4 scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +
At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.
Is AirPods Pro 4 worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or AirPods Pro 4 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.