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Apple AirPods 5 vs Bose Ultra Open Earbuds

What AirPods 5 does better (2) and where Ultra Open Earbuds wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 5
Apple · 2026AirPods 5
6.3Score
2 advantages≈ $150
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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bose · 2024Ultra Open Earbuds
4.5Score
2 advantages≈ $190
4.9Noise control & calls4.6
2.2Battery4.8

Why is AirPods 5 better than Ultra Open Earbuds?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Ultra Open Earbuds: No
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is Ultra Open Earbuds better than AirPods 5?

  1. Battery life4 h vs 7 h+75%
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 27 h+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 5Apple AirPods 5≈ $1506.3
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life4 h7 h
Battery life with ANC4 h—
Total with charging case20 h27 h
Charging time—1 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g—
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
ColoursWhite—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free callsYesYes
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