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Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2023
Bose

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2023

93
/ 100
From $429
VS
Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue wins by 1
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Audeze

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition

92
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue lands at 93 and Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) at 92. That puts Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility
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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 QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue leads on anc (91 vs 70).

Comfort

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue

Long-session wearability

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue leads on comfort (92 vs 90).

Value for money

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($299 vs $429).

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue 93
vs
92 Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Score breakdown

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue
93
anc 91
sound 93
comfort 92
battery 82
features 89
Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
92
anc 70
sound 92
comfort 90
battery 86
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue versus Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)
Type
Over-ear
Gaming headset
Release year
2023
2022
Variant
—
PS5 Edition

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

FAQ: Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue vs Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)

Which is better, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue worth the price? +

At $429, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.

Is Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +

At $299, Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition) 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, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue — leads on anc (91 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.

Which is better for comfort, Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue or Audeze Maxwell (PS5 Edition)? +

Bose QC Ultra Headphones · Navy Blue — leads on comfort (92 vs 90). Long-session wearability.