Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score: 72/100
Bowers & Wilkins Pi6
Score: 56/100Rankings
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers top-tier ANC, immersive head-tracked audio, and high-resolution aptX Adaptive sound, but its battery life and lack of wireless charging limit endurance.
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 offers audiophile-grade sound, solid ANC and a premium design at a lower price than the Pi8, but it misses wireless charging, lossless codecs and has a finicky app.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 hours | 8 hoursbest | |
— | 10 mbest | |
9.3 mm | 12 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 20 gbest | 278 g |
12 months | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(2) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 9.3 mm | 12 mm |
Supported Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX Classic, aptX Adaptive |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 20.0 g | 278 g |
IP Rating | IPX4 | IP54 |
Ear Tip Sizes | 9 | Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 5 hours | 8 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the QuietComfort Ultra for its unrivaled ANC, comfortable ergonomics, and immersive spatial audio, while noting the lack of wireless charging and modest battery life.
Everyday users overwhelmingly applaud the earbuds' noise cancellation, immersive soundstage and comfort, but complain about the missing wireless charging, bulky case, and short battery life.
“Best noise cancellation I've ever used - blocks out airplane engines completely.”
“The Immersive Audio makes music feel like it's coming from outside my head - it's incredible.”
“I can wear them for hours without discomfort - the fit is perfect.”
Professional reviewers commend the Pi6 for its audiophile-grade sound, solid ANC, comfortable fit, and premium build, while criticizing the reduced DSP capabilities, finicky touch controls, lack of wireless charging, and stripped-down app.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the Pi6's sound fidelity, effective ANC, long battery life and premium aesthetics, while lamenting unresponsive touch controls, limited app features, and the absence of wireless charging.
