Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) overall by 26 points (75 vs 49 out of 100).
  • Key differences: only Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has active noise cancelling; battery life per charge, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has 9 vs 6 h; total battery life with case, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has 28.5 vs 24 h; only Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has wireless charging case; Bluetooth version, where Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads overall
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds · 74 overall, #40 of 68
75
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) · 52 overall, #65 of 68
49
Key differences
  • Active Noise CancellingBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds only
  • Battery Life per ChargeBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) 9 vs 6 h
  • Total Battery Life with CaseBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) 28.5 vs 24 h
  • Wireless Charging CaseBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) only
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins 3 of 5 categories · Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) wins 2

CategoryQuietComfort Ultra EarbudsUltra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)Lead
Noise Cancelling
+93
Battery
+45
Connectivity
+3
Build
+19
Audio
+100

Physical Comparison

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
6.24g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
N/A

Noise Cancelling

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
No
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life per Charge
6 h
9 h50% more
Total Battery Life with Case
24 h
28.5 h19% more
Quick Charge
N/A
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
No
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Build

Feature
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
6.24 g
N/A

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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