Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case
True-wireless · 2023
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…
- ✓Best ANC for earbuds
- ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- ✓Immersive Audio
Pick Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testNoise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsCompared on the noise cancelling sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 89).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsCompared on the comfort sub-score
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 90).
Sound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case | — |
| Codecs | aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC | — |
| Water rating | IPX4 | — |
| Type | — | True-wireless |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case worth the price? +
At $329, Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case 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 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 89). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.
Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Bose QC Ultra Earbuds · Rose Gold · wireless charging case? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 90). Compared on the comfort sub-score.