Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
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 5
Jabra Elite 10 — True-wireless · 2023
Jabra

Jabra Elite 10

True-wireless · 2023

87
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Jabra Elite 10 at 87. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 5 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 Jabra Elite 10 if…

  • ✓Compact carry
  • ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Quick pair
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

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 84).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 85).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 86).

Value for money

Jabra Elite 10

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jabra Elite 10 more score per dollar ($249 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
87 Jabra Elite 10

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Jabra Elite 10
87
anc 84
sound 86
comfort 85
battery 78
features 83

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Jabra Elite 10 — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Jabra Elite 10
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

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

Jabra Elite 10

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 Jabra Elite 10

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 10? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Jabra Elite 10 worth the price? +

At $249, Jabra Elite 10 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 10 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 Jabra Elite 10? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 84). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 10? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 85). Compared on the comfort sub-score.