Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · LDAC
93
/ 100
From $429
VS
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White wins by 3
Audeze
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $4,500
Specdex verdict
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…
- ✓Best comfort in class
- ✓Excellent ANC
- ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
Pick Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93
vs 96 Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Score breakdown
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 35 mm dynamic | — |
| Battery | 24 h (ANC on) | — |
| Weight | 254 g | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Type | — | Planar magnetic |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Pros
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio
- −Plastic build
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White? +
Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +
At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.
Is Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Audeze LCD-5 · Arctic White 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.