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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 8
Sony LinkBuds Open — Open ring · No tip · Spatial
Sony

Sony LinkBuds Open

Open ring · No tip · Spatial

84
/ 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 Sony LinkBuds Open at 84. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 8 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 Sony LinkBuds Open if…

  • ✓Open-ear design — no occlusion
  • ✓Hear-through ambient by physics
  • ✓Ultra-light
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Winner by scenario

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

Comfort

Sony LinkBuds Open

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Sony LinkBuds Open leads on comfort (96 vs 94).

Features

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 80).

Value for money

Sony LinkBuds Open

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony LinkBuds Open more score per dollar ($199 vs $299).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
84 Sony LinkBuds Open

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Sony LinkBuds Open
84
anc 0
sound 80
comfort 96
battery 84
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Sony LinkBuds Open — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Sony LinkBuds Open
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
▲ 8 hr (24 hr with case)
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
AAC + SBC
Water rating
IPX4
—
Driver
—
Ring-shaped 12 mm
Bluetooth
—
5.3
Charging
—
USB-C
Weight
—
4.1 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

Sony LinkBuds Open

Pros
  • +Open-ear design — no occlusion
  • +Hear-through ambient by physics
  • +Ultra-light
Cons
  • −No ANC (by design)
  • −Bass limited vs sealed
  • −Not for noisy environments

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Sony LinkBuds Open

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Sony LinkBuds Open? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 Sony LinkBuds Open worth the price? +

At $199, Sony LinkBuds Open delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in comfort.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Sony LinkBuds Open 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 Sony LinkBuds Open? +

Sony LinkBuds Open — leads on comfort (96 vs 94). Compared on the comfort sub-score.

Which is better for features, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Sony LinkBuds Open? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on features (90 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.