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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 7
Google Pixel Buds Pro — True-wireless · 2022
Google

Google Pixel Buds Pro

True-wireless · 2022

85
/ 100
From $199
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 Pro at 85. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 7 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 Pro 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 82).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 83).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 84).

Value for money

Google Pixel Buds Pro

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Pixel Buds Pro more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
85 Google Pixel Buds Pro

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Google Pixel Buds Pro
85
anc 82
sound 84
comfort 83
battery 78
features 81

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Google Pixel Buds Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Google Pixel Buds Pro
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
—
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
—
Water rating
IPX4
—
Type
—
True-wireless
Release year
—
2022

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 Pro

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 Pro

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Google Pixel Buds Pro? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 Pro worth the price? +

At $199, Google Pixel Buds Pro delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 Pro? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 82). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 83). Compared on the comfort sub-score.