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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 10
Jabra Elite 85t — True-wireless · 2020
Jabra

Jabra Elite 85t

True-wireless · 2020

82
/ 100
From $229
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 85t at 82. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 10 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 85t 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 79).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 80).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 81).

Value for money

Jabra Elite 85t

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jabra Elite 85t more score per dollar ($229 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
82 Jabra Elite 85t

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Jabra Elite 85t
82
anc 79
sound 81
comfort 80
battery 78
features 78

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Jabra Elite 85t — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Jabra Elite 85t
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
—
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
—
Water rating
IPX4
—
Type
—
True-wireless
Release year
—
2020

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 85t

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 85t

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 85t? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 85t worth the price? +

At $229, Jabra Elite 85t delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 85t 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 85t? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 79). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Jabra Elite 85t? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 80). Compared on the comfort sub-score.