Bose
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Over-ear · 2023
90
/ 100
From $349
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 6
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 Headphones lands at 90 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Headphones if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 90
vs 96 HiFiMan Susvara
Score breakdown
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
90 anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
HiFiMan Susvara
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Headphones | HiFiMan Susvara |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Planar magnetic |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
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
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 Headphones vs HiFiMan Susvara
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Headphones or HiFiMan Susvara? +
HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Headphones worth the price? +
At $349, Bose QuietComfort Headphones delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +
At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Bose QuietComfort Headphones 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.