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Bose QuietComfort Ultra — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive

93
/ 100
From $429
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins by 3
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green

Over-ear · 2023

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green at 90. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Tuning, detail, and staging

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on sound (92 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 88).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 89).

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green more score per dollar ($349 vs $429).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93
vs
90 Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra versus Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green
Driver
35 mm dynamic
—
Battery
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
—
Weight
253 g
—
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
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Type
—
Over-ear
Release year
—
2023

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

Bose QuietComfort 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

FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 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 Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green 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 sound quality, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on sound (92 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Moss Green? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 88). ANC strength for commute and travel.