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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 4
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 — Dolby Atmos · Multipoint · LE Audio
Jabra

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Dolby Atmos · Multipoint · LE Audio

88
/ 100
From $279
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 Gen 2 at 88. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 4 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 Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 if…

  • ✓Best-in-class call quality
  • ✓Dolby Atmos with head tracking
  • ✓Multipoint + Auracast
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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 90).

Features

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Compared on the features sub-score

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 leads on features (96 vs 90).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 90).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
88 Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
88
anc 90
sound 88
comfort 90
battery 86
features 96

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
6 hr (27 hr with case)
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
aptX Adaptive + AAC + LC3
Water rating
IPX4
—
Driver
—
10 mm dynamic
Bluetooth
—
5.3 LE
Charging
—
USB-C / Qi
Weight
—
5.7 g per bud
IP rating
—
IP57

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 Gen 2

Pros
  • +Best-in-class call quality
  • +Dolby Atmos with head tracking
  • +Multipoint + Auracast
Cons
  • −Sound trails Sony / Sennheiser
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Bigger than AirPods Pro

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Gen 2 worth the price? +

At $279, Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in features.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 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 Gen 2? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 90). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for features, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2? +

Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 — leads on features (96 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.