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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio

93
/ 100
From $449
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 2 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 2 if…

  • Deepest ANC on the market
  • Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
  • Bose Immersive Audio

Pick Focal Utopia 2022 if…

  • Reference-level detail
  • Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • Long-term ownership appeal
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 93
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
93
anc 100
sound 90
comfort 96
battery 88
features 92
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 Focal Utopia 2022
Driver
35 mm
ANC
Hybrid · 8-mic
Bluetooth
5.3 + Snapdragon Sound
Codecs
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
Battery
30 hr (24 with ANC)
Charging
USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr
Weight
254 g
Type
Open-back

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Pros
  • +Deepest ANC on the market
  • +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
  • +Bose Immersive Audio
Cons
  • No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
  • Cable not included
  • Pricier than XM6

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 2 vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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 2 worth the price? +

At $449, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in anc.

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 2 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.