Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White
H3 · Adaptive ANC · Real-time translation
AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White at 94. That puts AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White 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 · Arctic White if…
- ✓H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- ✓Real-time Live Translate
- ✓Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case | 6 h (ANC) / 35 h case |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC | — |
| Water rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Chip | — | H3 |
| Connectivity | — | BT 5.4 |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- +Best ANC for earbuds
- +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- +Immersive Audio
- −Only 6 h battery
- −Case is chunky
- −No wireless charging standard
AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White
- +H3 chip doubles ANC performance
- +Real-time Live Translate
- +Improved fit/heart-rate sensor
- −Pricier than AirPods Pro 3
- −Android compatibility limited
- −Battery ~6h still
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White? +
AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White 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 · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $279, AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in features.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or AirPods Pro 4 · Arctic White 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.