Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Nothing Ear (a)
LDAC · Transparent design · $99
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Nothing Ear (a) 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 Nothing Ear (a) if…
- ✓Amazing value at $99
- ✓LDAC support
- ✓Great sound for price
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- +Best ANC for earbuds
- +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
- +Immersive Audio
- −Only 6 h battery
- −Case is chunky
- −No wireless charging standard
Nothing Ear (a)
- +Amazing value at $99
- +LDAC support
- +Great sound for price
- −ANC trails flagships
- −App required for full customization
- −Build is plasticky
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Nothing Ear (a)
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Nothing Ear (a)? +
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 Nothing Ear (a) worth the price? +
At $99, Nothing Ear (a) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in sound.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Nothing Ear (a) 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.