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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 14
Google Pixel Buds A-Series — True-wireless · 2021
Google

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

True-wireless · 2021

78
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Google Pixel Buds A-Series at 78. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 14 points — a decisive 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 Google Pixel Buds A-Series if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 75).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 76).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 77).

Value for money

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Pixel Buds A-Series more score per dollar ($99 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
78 Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
78
anc 75
sound 77
comfort 76
battery 78
features 74

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Google Pixel Buds A-Series — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Google Pixel Buds A-Series
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
—
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
—
Water rating
IPX4
—
Type
—
True-wireless
Release year
—
2021

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

Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Pros
  • +Compact carry
  • +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • +Quick pair
Cons
  • −Battery life limited
  • −Fit varies by ear
  • −Case bulkier than pod

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Google Pixel Buds A-Series

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Google Pixel Buds A-Series? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. 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 Google Pixel Buds A-Series worth the price? +

At $99, Google Pixel Buds A-Series delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in battery.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Google Pixel Buds A-Series 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 Google Pixel Buds A-Series? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 75). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Google Pixel Buds A-Series? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 76). Compared on the comfort sub-score.