QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs WF-1000XM5
QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
2023 · $249 today
8778
WF-1000XM5
2023 · $249 today
8980
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is better
- ANC reduction: ~42dB vs ~40dB(5% more)
Why WF-1000XM5 is better
- Earbud battery life: 8 hrs vs 6 hrs(33% more)
- Ear tip sizes: 4 vs 3(33% more)
- Weight per earbud: 5.9g vs 6.2g(5% less)
Verdict
WF-1000XM5 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | WF-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver size | Proprietary | 8.4mm |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| ANC reduction | ~42dB● | ~40dB |
| Battery | ||
| Earbud battery life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs● |
| Total with case | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort & Design | ||
| Weight per earbud | 6.2g | 5.9g● |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Ear tip sizes | 3 | 4● |
| Connectivity & Features | ||
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| App EQ | Full EQ | Full 5-band |