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9.0Noise control & calls4.6
4.0Battery4.8
Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than Ultra Open Earbuds?
- Active noise cancellingYes · Ultra Open Earbuds: No
Why is Ultra Open Earbuds better than QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
- Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
- Total with charging case24 h vs 27 h+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Open-back |
| Driver type | — | Dynamic |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | No |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 8 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 6 h | 7 h |
| Total with charging case | 24 h | 27 h |
| Charging time | 1 h | 1 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 20 min → 2 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | aptX Adaptive, SBC | aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | Yes |
| aptX | Yes | Yes |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 6.2 g | — |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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