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Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold — Open-back
Focal

Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold

Open-back

92
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins by 1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive

93
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold lands at 92 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold if…

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

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…

  • ✓Best comfort in class
  • ✓Excellent ANC
  • ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

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 $1,499).

Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold 92
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Type
Open-back
—
Driver
—
35 mm dynamic
Battery
—
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Weight
—
253 g
Codecs
—
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

Focal Clear MG · 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

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

FAQ: Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Which is better, Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold worth the price? +

At $1,499, Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +

At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.

Does Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 noise cancelling, Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

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

Which is better for comfort, Focal Clear MG · Rose Gold or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on comfort (98 vs 88). Long-session wearability.