Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Sony LinkBuds UC for Microsoft Teams WF-L900UC

What QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds does better (4) and where LinkBuds UC for Microsoft Teams WF-L900UC wins (1) — every spec side by side.

5.5Score

4 advantages≈ $190

Higher score

4.5Score

1 advantage≈ $210

4.0Battery3.3

3.5Build & features6.2

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds better than LinkBuds UC for Microsoft Teams WF-L900UC?

Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · LinkBuds UC for Microsoft Teams WF-L900UC: No
Battery life6 h vs 5.5 h+9%
aptXYes · LinkBuds UC for Microsoft Teams WF-L900UC: No
Charging time1 h vs 1.5 h+50%

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds≈ $1905.5	Sony LinkBuds UC for Microsoft Teams WF-L900UC≈ $2104.5
Sound
Fit	In-ear	Open-ear
Ear cup design	—	Open-back
Driver type	—	Dynamic
Driver size	—	12 mm
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	—
Hi-Res Audio	Yes	—
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	—
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	—
Microphones	8	—
Battery & charging
Battery life	6 h	5.5 h
Total with charging case	24 h	—
Charging time	1 h	1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)	20 min → 2 h	—
Fast charging support	Yes	—
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.2
Bluetooth codecs	aptX Adaptive, SBC	AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	No
aptX	Yes	No
LDAC	No	No
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	—
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	6.2 g	4.1 g
Protection rating	IPX4	IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes