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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 3
Powerbeats Fit — H1 chip · Wingtip · Heart-rate sensor
Beats

Powerbeats Fit

H1 chip · Wingtip · Heart-rate sensor

89
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Powerbeats Fit at 89. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 3 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 Powerbeats Fit if…

  • ✓Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
  • ✓Wingtip stability for running
  • ✓IPX4 sweat/water resistance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 92).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

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

Features

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the features sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on features (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Powerbeats Fit

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Powerbeats Fit more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
89 Powerbeats Fit

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
durability 0
Powerbeats Fit
89
anc 0
sound 88
comfort 92
battery 86
features 86
durability 92

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Powerbeats Fit — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Powerbeats Fit
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
▲ 7 h (30 h with case)
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
AAC + SBC
Water rating
IPX4
—
Driver
—
Custom dynamic
Bluetooth
—
5.3
Charging
—
USB-C
Weight
—
5.6 g per bud
IP rating
—
IPX4

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

Powerbeats Fit

Pros
  • +Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
  • +Wingtip stability for running
  • +IPX4 sweat/water resistance
Cons
  • −No ANC (Beats Fit Pro had it)
  • −Charging case lacks Qi wireless
  • −Mainly an Apple-ecosystem play

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Powerbeats Fit

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Powerbeats Fit? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 Powerbeats Fit worth the price? +

At $199, Powerbeats Fit delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in comfort.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Powerbeats Fit 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 comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Powerbeats Fit? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 92). Compared on the comfort sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Powerbeats Fit? +

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