Bose
Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green
Over-ear · 2023
93
/ 100
From $429
VS
Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
93
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green lands at 93 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…
- ✓Best comfort in class
- ✓Excellent ANC
- ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green 93
vs 93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score breakdown
Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green
93 anc 91
sound 93
comfort 92
battery 82
features 89
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Driver | — | 35 mm dynamic |
| Battery | — | 24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on) |
| Weight | — | 253 g |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Pros
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
- −No LDAC support
FAQ: Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Which is better, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.
Does Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Moss Green or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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.