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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
Meze Audio Elite — Planar magnetic
Meze Audio

Meze Audio Elite

Planar magnetic

93
/ 100
From $3,500
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra lands at 93 and Meze Audio Elite at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…

  • Best comfort in class
  • Excellent ANC
  • Immersive Audio spatial feature

Pick Meze Audio Elite if…

  • Reference-level detail
  • Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 93
vs
93 Meze Audio Elite

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90
Meze Audio Elite
93
anc 0
sound 93
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra versus Meze Audio Elite — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra Meze Audio Elite
Driver
35 mm dynamic
Battery
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Weight
253 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 (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
  • No LDAC support

Meze Audio Elite

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 Meze Audio Elite

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Meze Audio Elite? +

Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Meze Audio Elite worth the price? +

At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.

Does Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Meze Audio Elite 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.