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HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
VS
HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green wins by 3
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

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green lands at 96 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green 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

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green leads on sound (96 vs 92).

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 $5,999).

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green 96
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Score breakdown

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90

Specs side-by-side

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Type
Planar magnetic
—
Driver
—
35 mm dynamic
Battery
—
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Weight
—
253 g
Codecs
—
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green

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: HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Which is better, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 96 — 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 HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green 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, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, HiFiMan Susvara · Moss Green or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

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