Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · LDAC
93
/ 100
From $429
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 3
HiFiMan
HiFiMan Susvara
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict
HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara 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 HiFiMan Susvara if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93
vs 96 HiFiMan Susvara
Score breakdown
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93 anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
HiFiMan Susvara
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | HiFiMan Susvara |
|---|---|---|
| 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
HiFiMan Susvara
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 HiFiMan Susvara
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or HiFiMan Susvara? +
HiFiMan Susvara 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 HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or HiFiMan Susvara 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.