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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 4
Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case — True-wireless · 2023
Technics

Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case

True-wireless · 2023

88
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lands at 92 and Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case at 88. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 4 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 Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case 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 85).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

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

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 87).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 92
vs
88 Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90
Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case
88
anc 85
sound 87
comfort 86
battery 78
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds versus Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case
Battery
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
—
Codecs
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
—
Water rating
IPX4
—
Type
—
True-wireless
Release year
—
2023

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

Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case

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 Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case worth the price? +

At $299, Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case 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 Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 85). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.

Which is better for comfort, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds or Technics EAH-AZ80 · standard case? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 86). Compared on the comfort sub-score.