64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black
IEM
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black lands at 95 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
64 Audio U12t · Midnight BlackTuning, detail, and staging
64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black leads on sound (95 vs 92).
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort UltraANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 0).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort UltraLong-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 88).
Value for money
Bose QuietComfort UltraSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Bose QuietComfort Ultra more score per dollar ($429 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IEM | — |
| Driver | — | 35 mm dynamic |
| Battery | — | 24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on) |
| Weight | — | 253 g |
| Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- +Best comfort in class
- +Excellent ANC
- +Immersive Audio spatial feature
- −Bose app fiddly
- −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
- −No LDAC support
FAQ: 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Which is better, 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $1,999, 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black 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 sound quality, 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, 64 Audio U12t · Midnight Black or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.