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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
Nothing Ear (a) — LDAC · Transparent design · $99
Nothing

Nothing Ear (a)

LDAC · Transparent design · $99

85
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

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
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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).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 88).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 86).

Value for money

Nothing Ear (a)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nothing Ear (a) more score per dollar ($99 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
85 Nothing Ear (a)

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Nothing Ear (a)
85
anc 82
sound 88
comfort 86
battery 82
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Nothing Ear (a) — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Nothing Ear (a)
Battery
▲ 6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
5.5 h (ANC) / 24.5 h case
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
LDAC, AAC, SBC
Water rating
IPX4
IP54
Drivers
—
11 mm dynamic

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

Nothing Ear (a)

Pros
  • +Amazing value at $99
  • +LDAC support
  • +Great sound for price
Cons
  • −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.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Nothing Ear (a)? +

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

Which is better for sound, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Nothing Ear (a)? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.