Wireless earbudsProduct A
AppleApple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Small products, clear tradeoffs
- Earbud weight: 4.3 g
- Total battery: 30 h
- Earbud battery: 4 h
- Quick-charge playback: 60 min
Buy now at Amazon Paid link
Wireless earbuds comparison
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Compare every shared field with exact values, visual meters and a clear winner for each measurable specification.
Quick answer
The measurable fields finish level. Each product wins 2 fields, with 0 ties. Your priorities decide the better fit. Use the field meters and Fit Meter below to decide which strengths match your priorities.
A measured tie
The measurable fields finish level
Each product wins 2 fields, with 0 ties. Your priorities decide the better fit. This count covers listed numeric fields—not total product quality.
2Apple winsTO2Bose wins0ties
VS
Wireless earbudsProduct B
BoseBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Small products, clear tradeoffs
- Earbud weight: 6.2 g
- Total battery: 24 h
- Earbud battery: 6 h
- Quick-charge playback: 120 min
Buy now at Amazon Paid link
At a glance
Four differences most likely to change the choice.
Each card names the product with the measurable advantage and the size of the gap.
More quick-charge playback
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins quick-charge playback by 100%.
Longer single-charge battery
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds wins earbud battery by 50%.
Lighter earbuds
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation wins earbud weight by 31%.
Longer total battery
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation wins total battery by 25%.
Field comparison
Read every measurable field as a meter.
Longer means stronger only for the stated direction. Exact values remain beside every bar.
Weight per earbud
Lower listed weight may reduce ear fatigue, but fit remains personal.
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
4.3 g
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
6.2 g
Field winner Lighter earbudsApple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Total battery with case
Total listening time includes case recharges under stated test conditions.
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
30 h
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
24 h
Field winner Longer total batteryApple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Battery per charge
Single-charge listening time can vary with volume and active features.
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
4 h
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
6 h
Field winner Longer single-charge batteryBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Playback from quick charge
A larger listed playback gain can be useful when charging time is limited.
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
60 min
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
120 min
Field winner More quick-charge playbackBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Your Fit Meter
Make the decision personal.
Move the sliders to show how much each field matters to you. The result changes instantly and stays separate from the factual field winners.
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation50/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds50/100
Adjust the sliders to calculate your fit.
Earbud weight6/10
Lower listed weight may reduce ear fatigue, but fit remains personal.Total battery6/10
Total listening time includes case recharges under stated test conditions.Earbud battery6/10
Single-charge listening time can vary with volume and active features.Quick-charge playback4/10
A larger listed playback gain can be useful when charging time is limited.Full field comparison
Every available field, value and winner.
7 of 7 fields have values for both products. Descriptive fields are shown without inventing a winner.
| Specification | Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Field winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort | |||
| Weight per earbudLower listed weight may reduce ear fatigue, but fit remains personal. | 4.3 gWinner | 6.2 g | Lighter earbuds Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has the lower listed value. |
| Power | |||
| Total battery with caseTotal listening time includes case recharges under stated test conditions. | 30 hWinner | 24 h | Longer total battery Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has the higher listed value. |
| Battery per chargeSingle-charge listening time can vary with volume and active features. | 4 h | 6 hWinner | Longer single-charge battery Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has the higher listed value. |
| Playback from quick chargeA larger listed playback gain can be useful when charging time is limited. | 60 min | 120 minWinner | More quick-charge playback Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has the higher listed value. |
| Protection | |||
| Water and dust ratingThe rating applies only under the conditions stated for the product. | IP54 | IPX4 | No winner This field is descriptive, so no automatic winner is assigned. |
| Connectivity | |||
| Wireless connectionBluetooth version alone does not establish range or sound quality. | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Tie Both products list the same value. |
| Features | |||
| Active noise cancellationAvailability does not by itself describe cancellation strength. | Yes | Yes | Tie Both products list the same value. |
Decision summary
Choose the strengths that fit your life.
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Its strongest measurable advantages in this head-to-head are:
- Earbud weight: 4.3 g
- Total battery: 30 h
Buy now at Amazon Paid link
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Its strongest measurable advantages in this head-to-head are:
- Earbud battery: 6 h
- Quick-charge playback: 120 min
Buy now at Amazon Paid link
Field wins compare listed numbers only. They do not prove overall quality, durability, comfort, camera output or real-world performance. Product configurations and availability can vary; confirm the exact Amazon listing before purchase.
Common questions
Answers about this comparison.
These answers use the same visible values and rules shown above.
Which product wins more measurable specifications: Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
The measurable fields finish level. Each product wins 2 fields, with 0 ties. Your priorities decide the better fit. The count covers the listed numeric fields on this comparison page, not total product quality.
How do Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds compare for weight per earbud?
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has the favored listed value. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation lists 4.3 g, while Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lists 6.2 g.
How do Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds compare for total battery with case?
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation has the favored listed value. Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation lists 30 h, while Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lists 24 h.
Where do the Buy now at Amazon buttons lead?
Each button opens Amazon.com search results for the exact model name and includes the SpecMeter Associates tracking tag. Confirm the listing, configuration, seller, price and availability on Amazon before purchasing.
Keep exploring
Browse category Related wireless earbuds comparisons.
Wireless earbuds Level at 1-1
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationVSApple AirPods Pro 2
Apple AirPods Pro 2 wins earbud battery by 50%.
See the full comparisonWireless earbuds Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation leads 2-1
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationVSSony WF-1000XM5
Sony WF-1000XM5 wins earbud battery by 100%.
See the full comparisonWireless earbuds Level at 1-1
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise CancellationVSSamsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro wins earbud battery by 50%.
See the full comparisonWireless earbuds Nothing Ear leads 4-0
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsVSNothing Ear
Nothing Ear wins quick-charge playback by 400%.
See the full comparisonWireless earbuds OnePlus Buds Pro 3 leads 4-0
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsVSOnePlus Buds Pro 3
OnePlus Buds Pro 3 wins quick-charge playback by 550%.
See the full comparisonWireless earbuds Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 leads 3-1
Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsVSGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 wins earbud battery by 33%.
See the full comparison