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Bose QuietComfort Ultra — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · LDAC
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · LDAC

93
/ 100
From $429
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 3
Focal Utopia 2022 — Open-back
Focal

Focal Utopia 2022

Open-back

96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict

Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 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 Focal Utopia 2022 if…

  • Reference-level detail
  • Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Focal Utopia 2022
Driver
35 mm dynamic
Battery
24 h (ANC on)
Weight
254 g
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Type
Open-back

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Pros
  • +Best comfort in class
  • +Excellent ANC
  • +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
  • Bose app fiddly
  • No USB-C audio
  • Plastic build

Focal Utopia 2022

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 Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 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 Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +

At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Focal Utopia 2022 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.