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AirPods 5 · wireless charging case — H3 · Basic ANC · USB-C
Apple

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case

H3 · Basic ANC · USB-C

87
/ 100
From $229
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins by 5
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Lossless

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods 5 · wireless charging case lands at 87 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds at 92. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods 5 · wireless charging case if…

  • ✓Adds basic ANC to non-Pro AirPods
  • ✓H3 chip efficiency
  • ✓More natural call audio

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds if…

  • ✓Best ANC for earbuds
  • ✓Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • ✓Immersive Audio
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Winner by scenario

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

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the comfort sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on comfort (94 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on anc (98 vs 80).

Sound

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Compared on the sound sub-score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds leads on sound (92 vs 86).

Value for money

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case more score per dollar ($229 vs $299).

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case 87
vs
92 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Score breakdown

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case
87
anc 80
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 84
features 88
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
92
anc 98
sound 92
comfort 94
battery 78
features 90

Specs side-by-side

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods 5 · wireless charging case Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Chip
H3
—
Connectivity
BT 5.4
—
Release year
2025
—
Battery
—
6 h (ANC) / 24 h case
Codecs
—
aptX Lossless, SBC, AAC
Water rating
—
IPX4

AirPods 5 · wireless charging case

Pros
  • +Adds basic ANC to non-Pro AirPods
  • +H3 chip efficiency
  • +More natural call audio
Cons
  • −ANC weaker than Pro 4
  • −Open-fit still
  • −No ear-tip seal

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Pros
  • +Best ANC for earbuds
  • +Excellent comfort with StayHear Max tips
  • +Immersive Audio
Cons
  • −Only 6 h battery
  • −Case is chunky
  • −No wireless charging standard

FAQ: AirPods 5 · wireless charging case vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Which is better, AirPods 5 · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods 5 · wireless charging case worth the price? +

At $229, AirPods 5 · wireless charging case delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in comfort.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds worth the price? +

At $299, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in anc.

Does AirPods 5 · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 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 comfort, AirPods 5 · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on comfort (94 vs 88). Compared on the comfort sub-score.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods 5 · wireless charging case or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds — leads on anc (98 vs 80). Compared on the noise cancelling sub-score.