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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
HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold wins by 3
HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold 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 · Rose Gold if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold leads on sound (96 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 0).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 88).

Value for money

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Bose QuietComfort Ultra more score per dollar ($429 vs $5,999).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93
vs
96 HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra versus HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold
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
—
Planar magnetic

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

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold

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 · Rose Gold

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold? +

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold 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 · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold 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 HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold? +

HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or HiFiMan Susvara · Rose Gold? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.