Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Apple AirPods 5

These are different products, not two versions of one: the Bose QuietComfort Ultra are over-ear headphones, and the AirPods 5 are in-ear earbuds. Buy the Bose if you want the strongest noise cancellation, 24 hours of battery and immersive spatial audio for long listening sessions. Buy the AirPods 5 if you use an iPhone and want a pocketable, water-resistant pair with hands-free Siri and Live Translation. Owners rate the AirPods higher, but on fewer ratings, and reviewers say the AirPods 5 look the same as the model before.

• Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra if you want over-ear comfort, top-tier active noise cancellation and a full day of listening on one charge.
• Choose the AirPods 5 if you are in the Apple ecosystem and want small, water-resistant earbuds with Siri, Live Translation and Adaptive Audio.