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From the manufacturer
Product Dimensions 0.88 x 0.68 x 1.2 inches
Item Weight 0.544 ounces
ASIN B0CD2FSRDD
Item model number 882826-0010
Batteries 3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Best Sellers Rank #655 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #86 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones
Date First Available September 14, 2023
Manufacturer Bose
Language English
Charging Time 2 Hours
Item Weight 0.03 Pounds
Number Of Items 1
About this item SPATIAL AUDIO EARBUDS: Tap into a deeply immersive listening experience that places the audio directly in front of you and makes your music feel more real than ever before WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: CustomTune technology analyzes each ear and adapts sound so the active noise cancelling earbuds offer a premium listening experience that’s custom tailored just for you CUSTOMIZABLE FIT FOR ALL DAY COMFORT: Swap between nine soft eartips and stability bands to find the perfect fit that feels snug and comfortable for those extra-long listening sessions 3 LISTENING MODES: Focus with world-class noise cancellation in Quiet Mode, hear your surroundings in Aware Mode, and engage in full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio using Immersion Mode LONG-LASTING BATTERY: These Bluetooth noise cancelling earbuds give you up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 4 with Immersive Audio), and a 20-minute charge gives you up to 2 hours of additional play time CLEAR CALLS, EASY CONTROLS: Noise-rejecting microphones filter out background noise for clearer calls and the intuitive touch controls let you easily change the volume, skip songs, switch modes, and answer calls LISTEN WITH ONE EARBUD: Answer calls or play your favorite music through both or a single earbud, whatever works best for you.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the ultimate wireless noise cancelling earbuds for a truly immersive listening experience. These high-quality wireless earbuds feature breakthrough spatialized audio for a deeper level of immersion that makes your music feel more real than ever before — no matter the content or source. Bose Immersive Audio pushes the boundary even further and takes what you’re hearing out of your head and places it in front of you for the most natural listening in a pair of spatial audio earbuds. And Bose CustomTune technology takes it to another level by analyzing your ear’s shape and adapting the sound and world-class noise cancellation so everything hits just as it should in your noise cancelling earphones. The comfort is shaped to you, too. With these Bose noise cancelling earbuds, you get nine combinations of eartips and stability band sizes to find the best fit. And up to 6 hours of playtime keeps your faves playing as long as you want to listen (up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio). Plus, the included charging case holds up to three additional charges and a quick 20-minute charge gives you up to 2 hours of additional play time. These bluetooth wireless earbuds also feature advanced Bluetooth 5.3 so you can listen to your favorite tracks up to 30 feet away. Keep track of everything paired to the bluetooth earbuds using the Bose Music app which can also walk you through setup, lets you customize a shortcut, check battery levels, and access Adjustable EQ settings. Feel your music more with Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds.
Swapnil RupjiSwapnil Rupji –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Experience Concert in a tiny earbud
Setting up Bose earbuds was simple as I already had the Bose Music app installed on my phone. With the earbuds in the case and case open you need to press the button on the back and the music app instantly recognizes the earbuds.Pros:1) Immersive sound is amazing in Still mode as it gives you a feeling of being in a live concert. When you move your head the sound stays in the same location. It feels like no sound is coming from the earbuds and the sound is coming from all around you.2) Noice Cancellation is excellent. There is an option to put it in aware mode if you want to hear the surrounding or off.3) You can control bass and treble however the out of the box sound was excellent and didn’t change anything.4) There are multiple eartips options for any size and shape of ear however for me the out of the box medium size was perfect. You can test whether the earbuds are the right fit from the Bose music app and it plays a test sound to check whether there is any audio leakage.5) You can group the Bose Soundbar with the earbuds and can hear the TV audio in your ears and turn the soundbar volume down. This way you can watch TV with sound muted and sound in your earbuds.6) The option to use one or both earbuds is fantastic and music pauses automatically when the earbuds are taken off. Also the controls on the earbuds are easy to use and very responsive. Tap to pause/play, double tap to move to the next song, three taps to go to the previous song, Swipe up and down for volume control and press and hold to change the mode or configure it for something else, using Bose Music App, like enabling Google assistant.7) Since it comes with charging case the earbuds are always 100% charged when in use. Just make sure that you charge the case when the LED color changes to amber.8) I made some test calls and the person at the receiving end didn’t feel a difference between direct call and earbuds. Also I could hear the voice very clearly while walking. To pickup phone call tap once and to end or decline a call double tap on the earbuds.What I wish for:1) It only supports Bluetooth connectivity and I wish there was an option to support sound over wifi (DLNA). For example if I could cast the song from my laptop to earbuds so that I am not restricted to Bluetooth range and can be anywhere in the house.2) Since its Bluetooth the earbuds are not always available in the music app and it takes a few seconds for the app to search for the earbuds and connect before you can use app to control it. Sometimes its not able to find it and you need to follow the same process as initial setup (keeping the earbuds in the case with case open and press the button on the back).
14 people found this helpful
Michael –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great in every aspect except battery and call quality
First these are my all time favorite earbuds out of all the earbuds I’ve used/owned in recent years. They have some issues but Bose also does a lot right. Starting with the fit these are the best fitting earbuds I’ve used. They aren’t the most comfortable (though they are pretty comfortable even for long periods) but when they go in my ear they stay there. Every other set of buds I’ve used I have to keep pushing them back in throughout the day, especially if I yawn or move around alot, with the Bose I never had to do that, not even once. The bose also do a great job of not giving you that pressure feel when these buds are in your ear. The active noise cancellation is also the best I’ve ever used, I work around heavy equipment that is loud at times and these buds have no issues blocking most of that out allowing me to listen to my music at low volumes. This is a huge deal to me because I hate playing music loud as it hurts my ears. Sound quality is subjective but I really like the sound profile of Bose. They aren’t the most accurate sounding buds but they sound great and I can listen to them all day without listening fatigue. The only complaints I have is I wish the battery life was better, especially since the case and buds are larger than usual. And the call quality is barely passable but no where near as good as some of the competitors.
2 people found this helpful
B. Greene –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Work very well, battery life decent
These are my first pair of NC earbuds but I read a lot of reviews before buying. The Bose QC Ultras were better than I was expecting for both NC and music. I also use a Bose QCII headset for work and have a good pair of Sennheiser headphones for music. These are for travel and when I’m exercising. They are great for that. They block out almost all aircraft noise, airport noise, street noise. Wind noise when outside can be annoying on a windy day but most all earbuds have this issue. For me, they get a bit uncomfortable after a few hours of continuous use (over 5 hours) but the batteries are done by about 6 anyway. The case recharges them while I give my ears a break. Pairing has been very simple with my Dell laptop, iPad and Android phone. The only functionality issue I find clumsy is the haptic touch sensitivity. I keep stopping the music player when I inadvertently touch the edge of them adjusting sun glasses or a hat. Overall, the sound quality for listening is better than expected for my uses. I will use my headsets for work and serious music but on the go, the Bose earbuds are perfect.One use I avoid is phone calls. In a pinch, they would be OK but these would not be my first choice. It’s the microphones or voice output that is not nearly as good as the Bose QCII or even my laptop mic.
One person found this helpful
Wei Wang –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My new favorite
Before I went to business school, I was going to pursue audio engineering for stage and theater, and started an amateur record company. So while I’m not a sound professional, nor am I spending thousands on Audiophile quality stuff, I do very much appreciate sound.I’ve had several Bose offerings before, The QC25, QC Earbud, QC Earbud II, and I most recently also tried the Sennheiser momentum TW3.For sound quality the QC25 is garbage, QC Earbud is meh, QC Earbud II is better, but clearly worse than the Sennheiser, but the Ultra is on par with the Sennheiser, but it has superior noise cancelling by a mile!The Ultra has better bass than both the QC Earbud II and the Sennheiser TW3, but not so overwhelming that it distorts the sound or anything… I definitely appreciate it.I also have the Sennheiser Momentum 4 which I think rivals the Ultra, but that’s an over the ear design, not an ear bud, and so the comfort, sound quality, and noise canceling of the Ultra makes it my new favorite.Honestly, when I first listened to it, I felt sad I had bought the Sennheisers.
One person found this helpful
Susan A. Dunlap –
3.0 out of 5 stars
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds – A good set, but not at the price
I was looking for some new earbuds to take with me on casual walks and for engaging in general listening sessions to relax. I’ve been a fan of Bose products for a while now and was eager to give these earbuds a try shortly after their release as my original Bose QC earbuds recently broke after two years of use. My review will be broken down into three categories: Features and Function, Comfort, and Sound and Battery Life.Features and Function – these earbuds need to be registered to a valid Bose customer account to be properly used. I have no problem with it as I currently own one other Bose product. However, I have noticed that there were times I could not properly access the headphones in the Bose Music App when I was engaged in my music. This more commonly occurred after around 45 minutes of continuous listening. I’ve also noted times when the earbuds were not in perfect sync with one another, and I’ve had to take them in and out at times to readjust them to my ears. However, the app does allow you to modify your preferred EQ (albeit a simplified one) and touch control settings, toggle immersion mode, and provide a way to check whether a proper ear seal has been achieved for both buds to help optimize your listening experience. Where Bose was potentially greedy here was the decision not to provide the included case with a wireless charging capability (they now offer a case with this feature for $50 extra). The call quality on these is decent, but nothing noteworthy compared to the competition.Comfort – By far, the most comfortable earbuds I have ever tested. The earbuds are relatively light, which helped them stay in my ears. I experienced no listening fatigue while wearing them with ANC on. On the note of ANC, these are also exceptionally great at isolating lower frequencies and could very well be among the best the market has to currently offer as other reviews might attest.Sound and Battery Life – This is in part where the earbuds fell short of my expectations. If you are prioritizing sound quality over ANC use, it might be more preferrable to look elsewhere. In this generation, the QC Ultras offers an immersion setting with two modes that provide uniquely different experiences, and turning this setting on does improve the sound quality incrementally at the cost of around 2 hours of battery life assuming this setting remains on for one full cycle. Even in adjusting the provided EQ, there were times that I felt the sound was a little off on the highs, but they do a good job on the mid-range tones and have a desirable the bass response (this is where the sound improvement, compared to the original QCs, was most notable).Now to the big question – are they worth the $300 price tag? In short, probably not. In summary, they have a good (not great) sound, exquisite comfort and ANC capabilities, and a simple set of settings that can be modified via the Bose Music App, but do not provide other features such as wireless charging for the included case that you might expect at this price point. Placing these earbuds at 3 stars is the best I can do for the time being, and I hope this motivates Bose to do a little better when they come out with their next set of earbuds. These were returned.
7 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive earbuds, but case seems flimsy
I also own Apple AirPod Pro’s 2nd Gen but was looking for something with slightly better noise cancellation. The Bose earbuds succeeded there, just by a little. I haven’t tinkered with the EQ settings much in the Bose app, but I have noticed that the AirPod’s sound a little better (at least right out of the box). Another thing is that these earbuds fit rather well. It didn’t take too much effort to get a comfortable and secure fit. However, my biggest complaint so far is that the case feels flimsy and cheap. I know the case isn’t why we’re using earbuds, but just figured I’d point it out to everyone, especially the klutz’s out there. Drop this case on pavement or concrete a few times and I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it breaks.Getting back to my comparison between these and AirPod Pro’s… Right now, I’d have to say it’s a bit of a draw between the two.
One person found this helpful
Ray –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
I’ll keep this review short because so many people have had the exact same experience as my own using these headphones, and all I’ll be doing is repeating long reams of written text saying just that. What I WILL say, however, is to sum this up, these are remarkably good sounding headphones that boggle the mind with their execution into little, tiny earpods. Sound quality is unbelievably good. The active noise cancellation is without doubt best-in-class. And the comfort level is better than any other earpod to the extent that you’ll find yourself trying to figure out just why they are so darn comfortable. The immersive sound works well in most cases, although it is not at all necessary to have a maximally enjoyable audio experience. Whether or not they are worth $300 is one of those imponderables, but let me say you forget about the price as soon as you start listening to them. In a time when so many products fail to live up to expectations even while costing a lot, these Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra headphones are a breath of fresh air. These earn my top recommendation.A LITTLE MORE ON COMFORTAfter using these headphones for a number of weeks now I must come back and add a few sentences on wearing comfort. I can’t explain how it is achieved, but these are without a doubt the most comfortable earbuds I have ever worn. Some say it is because of the silicone wrap that encircles part of the earbud, and that reason sounds as good as any to me, but regardless, these things are COMFORTABLE. I’ve fallen asleep with them in my ears a number of times at bedtime and wake up with no ear discomfort at all even after hours of wearing. The “Ultra’s” seem a tad more comfortable than the previous-generation “II” earbuds (although those are very comfortable, too), and, in my opinion, noticeably more comfortable than the Technics az-80’s that are currently the subject of much discussion. If you can get a pair during the holiday sales, all the better. These are astonishingly comfortable earbuds that sound wonderful and its just too bad we lose wireless charging and multi-point connection. But it’s worth it!
One person found this helpful
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Home Theatre for your ears !!
I ordered these earbuds as was always a fan of Bose products audio quality. These headphones were so easy to unbox and pair with my phone with the Bose app that it felt seamless, Was able to select between different levels of noise cancellation settings (Quiet, Aware, Immersion), The equalizer settings enabled me to fine tune the music as per my taste. And the spatial audio settings allowed me to experience a more deeper and richer sound experience. You get a welcome tune as you put them in each of your ears one by one , Also the audio prompts/messages when a device is connected are helpful.The specialty of these earbuds is that they are so light to wear on ears with a comfortable fit, Yet they deliver a home theatre quality sound in your ears, I was able to hear tiniest of the sounds that get ignored in the other headsets/earbuds I have. Bose definitely enhances the music listening experience of an audiophile like me.When using them while calling , the voice was crisp and clear and music and calling controls were easily managed via taps on the earbud, like playing and pausing a song, skipping to the next song etc.. I can listen to my music on a low volume setting as compared to other earbuds and yet I can feel a richer and powerful sound delivered to both ears, enabling me to hear my music in a safe volume limit and experiencing a richer sound as well, Hence its a huge Yes for me in terms of my ear/hearing health. The bass boost is equally impressive like the treble boost and the mid tones. Overall I would like to congratulate Bose on producing yet another audio masterpiece which comes in a compact packet but is a music powerhouse when it comes in delivering a high quality sound.
2 people found this helpful
Denise –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unbelievable!!
This was my very first set of ear buds. While I love music, I thought if I was going to get a pair, it was going to be an investment. I researched between these and the QC 2 ( I’m not tech savvy, so pardon my ignorance in the lingo). I’m an avid QVC shopper, so I watched what I could there, read their reviews, as well as on Amazon, before deciding in the Ultra. Don’t laugh, but I had these about two wks. before setting-up as I thought it would cause me difficulty. Well, it was easy- peasy, and the sound BLEW ME AWAY! I have yet to play with the settings ( baby steps). I love Christmas music. What a wonderful time to try these out. I’m an Amazon Prime member, and decided to try their membership for three MONTHS FREE. I may decide on Spotify after that, I’ll see. I have a Bose radio/ CD player that’s about 15yrs. old and so I knew the quality was there. The immersion is phenomenal! Now, someone who is tech- fluent could pick apart the fine details of these buds if they wanted to, but these will MORE THAN meet my needs/expectations. I only hope I don’t have any technical difficulties in the future with them as I tend to not do well with understanding instructions over the phone. So glad I took the plunge. I bought these on easy- pay ( well, that’s the term on QVC). Thanks ,Amazon, for that option. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to All!!
3 people found this helpful
Mixerman23 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing noise cancelling, interface with iPhone not totally smooth.
I bought these to supplement my current-generation Airpod Pros for long plane trips – the noise cancelling on them is *amazing*! Far better than any other buds I’ve heard, including the Airpods. They are not quite as comfortable as the Airpods, though they seal much better, so the bass is more consistent. Nice to have an app to customize noise cancelling and frequency response, though the controls are fairly basic (bass, mid, treble cut and boost). The connection to my iPhone is not as smooth/easy as the Airpods – it suffers from occasional glitchiness with the L/R pairing briefly getting out of sync – only for a fraction of a second at a time. Also, I’ve had occasional issues where they won’t connect for a phone call, then they do. So definitely not as well-integrated into the Apple OS as Airpods, but overall the tradeoffs are worth it for me on plane flights, and in noisy environments. They are a quality piece of gear.
One person found this helpful
A. M. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful noise canceling
I don’t like the case and the unintuitive design of the storage. And I don’t like that they changed the button feature on the case (I can no longer flip from one device to another). Other than the case, they fit and work perfectly.
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Low call volume on Android
First, this is an improvement from the last model. The QC 2 buds had so many problems that are not present in this pair. I’m not really enjoying immersion mode that much, but that’s probably just a me thing.The call quality is the real issue for me. The volume is so low that noise cancelling needs to be active for me to hear it when I’m outside.
joshua –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great at noise cancellation
Amazing sound quality, great sound cancellation. Had some weird clipping due to Bluetooth and the cancellation added too much pressure to my ears.
Jon –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bluetooth hard to connect
Spent about an hour on the phone with support to get the app to recognize Bluetooth connection while the buds were connected and working on Bluetooth on my android device. App said not connected at the same time the buds were working. Finally it started working correctly. Next tried to pair the buds with my iPad with the case in pair mode, blinking blue light, the iPad never finds the buds. Checked to make sure permissions were correct, still doesn’t connect. Never had a problem pairing any other device. Update, after about 10 tries the buds connected flawlessly. Not sure why it didn’t work the previous tries. One connected they work flawlessly.Noise reduction, I use the buds while using gas powered equipment, chain saws, back pack blower etc. Overall the noise reduction is excellent, however it is not quite as good as the Sony XM4s when running gas powered equipment. I’m replacing the XM4s because the battery failed after 2 years of ownership and will not purchase Sony WF-1000XMx based on the poor battery life I experienced.
20 people found this helpful
AlecAlec –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Leaves something to be desired.
When I first tried to use the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, I tried to connect it to the Bluetooth on my phone and they would not connect. You need to download an app to set up the earbuds to your phone which is kind of an inconvenience. The app was giving me a hard time. I’m really good with technology but it just wasn’t working with me. The earbuds were failing to connect. I kept trying and trying until they finally connected. Then they kept disconnecting so I kept trying. Once it started working properly, I was able to access all the features these earbuds have. When I first listened to music in these earbuds, I was disappointed with the sound quality especially considering these are a whopping $300! These are some of the highest priced earbuds on the market. There is a feature in the app to adjust the bass, mid, and treble. After adjusting those, I started liking the earbuds more…but I couldn’t make them sound better than my existing earbuds that I have been using for a while. I really wanted to like these earbuds and I wore them for hours on multiple days to try to get used to the new sound. Even with the immersive audio feature, I still wanted to put on my old headphones. I don’t even like the immersive audio feature. It kind of sounds like you’re in a movie theater. It’s great for listening to people talking but not music. It just mutes out some of the sound I want to hear and it doesn’t sound even in both my ears when I move around. These $300 earbuds don’t have enough bass and the volume doesn’t get loud enough. Everyone has their own sound preference and you might like these earbuds, but I’ve heard better.
Moustafa –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Listen to world differently:)
It’s a really good product that connectivity works well with newer more powerful Android phones. No problem so far using with Samsung Z Fold 4.Comparing to my other ear buds, it drains battery faster, but it’s understandable because even you’re not listening to music, it’s working behind the scenes to deliver you filtered clean sounds.A good feature I like the most is even on Aware mood, it will block sudden loud noises in a way you can feel that noise decreased right before your ear drums.
Rene Berber –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top of the line
Having owned several noise cancelling earphones, both from Sony and Bose, this little fellas are top of the line, and that is hard since the others are very good.Everything works out of the box, better than expected. You have to download a new app, the old Bose Bluetooth used Bose Connect, this ones use Mose Music, both very good apps.Overall excellent design, perfect fit with options to play around, touch controls you have to get used to (but the same was for the Sony). Only connect to one device at a time; I do like the older Bose which connects to 2 devices, and this was actually one of the factors for not buying Sony some time ago.
One person found this helpful
omer farukomer faruk –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sound Quality
It took couple of days to get used to, but sound quality is amazing, which i expect from Bose. While the cost is high the sound quality supports it. I would give 5/5 value if it included wireless charging this price range. Noise canceling seems to work well, but I haven’t put it through a busy day outside. In the house it works great. Usually, I have issue with the earbuds because they fell when I am active, these seems to stay in place better than most I tried. They are more comfortable than any other ear bud I have tried. The immersion is a great new tech, not sure how much I’ll use it, but it is most definitely working as designed. Charging case is small and sleek, easy for travel or pocket for the gym. I would recommend! Not sure on battery life yet.
16 people found this helpful
Kaylee Mackey –
4.0 out of 5 stars
The earbud controls are too sensitive
Whenever my hair touches the buds I can expect that my music will pause or something the noise cancelling mode will change to aware. It’s a little annoying but the quality is still good.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Noise cancellation is unbelievable
This will drown out everything around you, and have great sound quality. The only negative, and this is likely for me personally, is that for long plane rides, they make my ears ache a little bit. Great for any flight under 2 hours.
Yes I receive it, but very disappointed! It came in a plastic bag, no ear plug! Very disappointed🙁 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
These earbuds are awesome!
What I like, is that the earbuds sound so awesome, that’s why I gave them 5 stars. What I dislike is when I’m on an important call, the earbuds says, call ended. Sometimes when I take them out of the case, it doesn’t connect to my iPhone so I have to disconnect it then connect it again. This is a pain in the neck! Bose has got to do something to improve these issues. I checked out different reviews and they said the same thing. Bose when you rectify these issues, I would like a free pair of earbuds! I have brought QuietComfort 2 and now the Ultra QuietComfort and I get the same issues! But I think they are the best sound earbuds on the market. One more thing, your got to keep adjusting them to stay in your ears. I just purchased some green ear covers for the ultra QuietComfort! Let’s see how that works! A Bit Disappointed ☹️
PlaneJeep –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best earbuds on the market!
I have owned multiple pairs of ear buds, from JBL to Apple to Beats to JL to Skullcandy and several generic versions and these are hands down the best money can buy.Yes, they are expensive, if you cannot afford these save your money and buy them when you have the funds. Don’t settle for something else because it is cheaper.The noise cancelling is AMAZING! I literally cannot hear my television that is probably 10 feet away and the volume cranked up to 25. Even my over the ear professional studio headphones don’t have this level of a noise cancelling function.On top of all this, the sound quality is astounding. The bass hits just right, the highs sound good and the mids are on target.Finally, the fitment into my ears…. I have never found a pair that fit this well straight out of the box.If I could give these 100 stars, I would.
Mike –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Substantial upgrade from AirPod Pro
I picked these up to replace some AirPod pro (v1) that I’ve been using.I immediately noticed improvements compared to the AirPods including fitment comfort, the rich/clean sound with strong bass, and absolutely outstanding noise cancellation.The Bose Music app used with these headphones works well and is intuitive. Having the ability to adjust EQ is great and is done in the app.I saw some of the reviews regarding connection issues, but I’m happy to say these paired up on initial use very easily and instantly connect when they’re pulled from the case and put to use. I have them paired to an iPhone 15 pro max.Battery life seems great so far. After a couple hours listening they’ve only dropped to about 70-80% with noise cancellation on. Battery life will always vary according to environmental factors and specific use cases. If you’re coming from AirPods, I’d say you can expect to see an extra hour or more of battery life with Bose.Overall, I’m very happy with the purchase.
One person found this helpful
W. DunlapW. Dunlap –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost Perfect
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver outstanding audio quality and best-in-class noise cancellation, living up to the high standards Bose has set with its headphone lineup over the years. The sound is well-balanced with crisp highs, punchy mids, and complete bass response. The noise cancellation is exceptionally effective at blocking environmental noise, letting you immerse yourself in your music or podcasts without distraction. However, the lack of a wireless charging case is a glaring omission for earbuds at this price point in 2023. Many competitors in the wireless earbud market offer wireless charging at a similar or lower price. Convenience and portability are massive selling points for earbuds versus over-ear headphones. The option to just set the case down on a wireless charging pad instead of fumbling for a cable would make these earbuds much more accessible to live with daily. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver excellent sound and noise cancellation. But the lack of a wireless charging Case prevents them from being the perfect pair of earbuds. Having to pay extra for a wireless charging case for earbuds that are already $299 is too much. If Bose releases a version with wireless charging, these would be among the best wireless earbuds you can buy. For now, they fall just short of excellence but are still a great option if sound quality is your top priority.
5 people found this helpful
richierichie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Noise Canceling BEAUTY!
I have some noise canceling headphones that I’ve really come to enjoy; however I’ve read reviews re: the beautiful noise canceling capabilities of the Bose QC IIs and I’ve coveted them for some time. Finally came around to buying them and….just…WOW. The headphones fit in your ears and create a tight seal–that alone helps with the noise canceling. With the included tips and bands, there are a variety of sizes to get a custom fit, and though they are bigger than other earbuds I have, I can hardly feel their weight. From the moment you put them in Bose does a sound calibration of your ear canal (the tech is just *so* cool) and then from your phone you can select different equalizations and setup the touch button interface. Another unexpected cool tech: you can slide your finger up and down on the earbud to raise/lower volume, and also program what one or two taps on the earbud do. As for sound–they are top quality. I don’t believe I’ve ever had more clear highs, lows, and even bass response from a pair of EARBUDS! Are there other headphones that provide better sound? Yes–there may be other *headphones*–but you won’t find any earbuds that deliver like these. 10/10. Oh–did I mention that they have Dolby Atmos Immersive sound? These babies are UNREAL. Just buy them already. Take all my money.
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best noise cancellation
In a desperate attempt to shield my ears from excessive noise at my gym, I’ve tries all the leading earbuds and, of course, found the best noise cancellation in the last one I tries. I’ve been through the Samsung Galaxy Buds, Google Pixelbuds, and Sony WF1000XM5. This was the first time I’ve used the Bose QC Ultra earbuds and the results are so dramatically superior to the others, they may as well go home. I tried several times turning the buds onto transparency, or “aware” mode to check out the obnoxious trainer boombox sound in the gym and couldn’t believe how the immersive and quiet modes simply made outside noise disappear. From time to time the buds would shift in my ears as I worked out and I could hear a little outside noise, then the noise cancelling would adjust and zap it out of existence, very gratifying. The only negatives so far are the case doesn’t have wireless charging and the app appears rather amateurish compared to say the Samsung.
Jeff B –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Earphones Magor Problem
Purchased earphones for sound & phone calls. Great sound & decent controls in the app, fit well, not like previous versions, easy to wear the headphones. The problem is when listening to music thru your headphones on a laptop or the phone you can’t connect two devices, I have a phone, laptop, desktop, using zoom, teams etc. Changing is very cumbersome & doesn’t work well, will only connect to one device, I tried over & over, how can you have a $300 headphones without Multipoimt? You Can’t, I had to return them. I bought these since my Jabra Elite 10s went missing, found them again , I have these & the Sony 5 earphones, both are better than the Bose for overall experience, if you don’t connect 2 devices the bose is a good choice.
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Liz S. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sound quality excellent, but don’t stay put in my ear
I must have odd-shaped ears because very few true earbuds will fit and actually stay put in my ears. I really wanted these to work. I love my other Bose headphones, and when I got these, I could tell the quality was excellent. The noise cancellation and sound quality are far superior to the other headphones that I purchased, but if they don’t stay in my ear, it is a game changer. I cannot keep them.
Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! Just…WOW!! The sound is UNREAL!!! Worth every penny!
I am probably one of the last “wired ear buds” hold-out in 2023…I figured it was time to start using that 128GB space on my Android by holding my music collection, but that meant I needed Bluetooth earbuds being my phone doesn’t have an audio port.So I bought the JBLs that are 50% off at $49…I was so unimpressed with these (would not get loud, sound was just bleh) that I sent them back. I then spent the next three hours reading about the top rated earbuds from Sony, Sennheiser, Bose, Klipse, and others. After all my research I opted for the Bose…so glad I did.The Bose earbuds arrived; I popped them in and was immediate BLOWN AWAY!! I have no idea how the engineers at Bose developed the “immersive audio”, but until you experience it you have no clue how cool it is. I was literally laughing and got goosebumps on my arms the first time I turned it on.Immersive audio will blow you away…it makes the music sound like it’s in the room in front of you and not directly in your ears, thus you don’t feel like you’re wearing ear buds…as you turn your head the audio “moves”, thus making it seem like the audio is still in front of you. There are three levels: off, still, and motion. Once you experience it you will NEVER want to NOT use it…it’s like an audio virtual reality.As for the sound…fugetabowit! Unreal. It’s Bose, ’nuff said. The volume is LOUD, bass is deep, mids are clear, and treble is crisp. The fit is absolutely perfect and I didn’t experience any discomfort after several hours on my first test drive. The app is great…very clean, simple, and easy to use. And the noise cancelling is best-in-class (also many reviews/tests I read said the same about the noise cancelling).Do yourself a favor and spend the extra money…you will NOT be disappointed.
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Brian C. Douglas –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Long time earbud user!!
Like tje title says I’ve been using earphones and buds for decades so I’ve used every brand and style in an endless search for the perfect pair! Of course they all have their pros and cons!Anyway, enough with the preamble! You get what you pay for and these are definitely worth the high price tag! Sound quality is very impressive which Bose is famous for! My only knock and the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is their loudness! Understand that isn’t necessarily a bad thing but I’m a heavy metal head so my music goes to 11 and unfortunately I don’t think they make ear buds yet that would satisfy that requirement just yet! Overall you can’t go wrong with purchasing these ear buds!
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William J Shephard II –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity nightmare (update firmware)
This was somewhat of an impulse purchase after switching from iPhone back to Android. I found most of the reviews here pretty consistent with my experience. These have great sound quality and anc. The positives are initally overshadowed by the connectivity issues. Persistent and random disconnecting is extremely annoying/frustrating. Do yourself a favor and do the firmware (1.76 as of today) update using usb and a pc/mac. I did mine wirelessly which would disconnect due to “lost connection”. Post firmware update I’ve found these far less problematic. The only other negative I’ve found is the case. For the cost I think Bose could’ve done better here. No wireless charging and it just feels cheap. All in all the buds themselves are amazing after the firmware update.
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Sean M.Sean M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great wireless earbuds for any situation!
This set of earbuds blew me away! Unboxing the headset everything is packaged very well. The buds come with 3 sets of ear gels and the seal for the outer part of your ear. Putting them in I felt like they were the most secure earbuds I’ve used to date, and their design will keep them in my ears even if I’m running. The spartial audio is very well implemented. It really makes you feel like you’re in a theater and adds so much depth to the audio. If you set it to “still” and turn your head from side-to-side you can hear as if the source is coming from wherever your device is sitting. Any EQ or profiles you set up carry over in the earbuds to every device you connect to. I regulary switch between my work phone (iPhone) personal phone (Android) and work PC and gaming laptop and everything works seamlessly. The noise cancelation is top notch and was what I’m really looking for out of these earbuds. You can set different profiles for different scenarios and set up a shortcut to cycle through the modes. When you have only one earbud in, the bud switches to a lower level of ANC so you don’t feel unbalanced with only one earbud in. When you’re on a call it activates ANC to help you understand the person on the call. Every caller I’ve had has said they have no trouble hearing me even when I’m in a garage area where cars are being worked on with very noisy tools. Overall these are the best set of earbuds I’ve ever used!
Thachico –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bose QC ultra vs Etymotic ER4XR vs Sony XM3
Bose QC ultra has a very clear sound compare to my Sony WF -1000xm3. Bass is very loud but lacks details than the Sony. Sounds of Bose is mellow with very good at vocals, Sony is more dynamic and energetic, vocals not as good as Bose. Etymotic ER4XR has the best sound quality all around of the three. What I don’t like about the Etymotic is that you must insert them deep into your ear, it doesn’t have ANC. Since I don’t have the newest XM5 to compare, so far the Bose QC ultra is the secured and comforted among the three.
Reward SibandaReward Sibanda –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The BEST just got BETTER!!!
Earbuds. I was a huge fan of the distinct sound signature, the crystal clear highs, and the booming lows. I thought they had finally fine-tuned the signature Bose sound to a point of diminishing returns and iterative innovation. I thought, there was nowhere left to go but down, and boy was I wrong.Once thought impossible, the new earbuds best their predecessor in every conceivable way, the dual stars being the ambient sound and the spatial audio. No one does it like this pair, and it attains heights I thought impossible for earbuds. I thought the time when earbuds could replace over-ear headphones for travel and general use was still a few years and iterations off. I was wrong. They are here, now, and in this pack.Get yourself a pair ASAP. I HIGHLY recommend them
LouRevue –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top notch earbuds
I had been using the Airpods Pro 2 and liked them however, sound and fit wise, they weren’t as good as I would’ve liked. I’m a big fan of Bose and recently upgraded my QC headset to their QC Ultra headset and really liked that. Figured I’d upgrade my earbuds too and these were a really nice pickup.Sound is very nice on default settings. I did tinker around with the EQ a bit and got the sound I liked. The spatial audio setting is super nice and that’s what I have it set to now. For calls, no issues with the mics or background noise. Battery life seems to be pretty good as well.
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RS –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Has many flaws
I have used several headphones over the years – Sennheiser, Jabra, JayBird, Beats, Sony, SkullCandy, Bose, etc. Jabra is probably the best overall, in terms of battery life, fit, sound, wireless charging, headphone controls, and a small form factor. I have a Jabra Elite 75t and came across this “never before immersive” sound by Bose. I don’t mind spending money for a great sound.Compared to other in-ear headphones in this market, for $300, Bose QC Ultra is bigger in size, and the charging case is heavier. Although, it does fit comfortably with the fins.The noise canceling is great. It almost completely blocks out all the noise around. But it also sometimes hurt my ears. I like the noise cancelling that I get in Jabra, and the excellent controls it offers that easily switches between “active noise cancellation” and “hear through” modes. Jabra has this “hear through” mode where it enhances the surrounding sounds, which is especially great inside airplanes if we need to temporarily listen to announcements while wearing the headphone. Bose doesn’t offer any of these features. And the “aware” mode is sub-par. Absolutely not worth the $300 price tag.Also, I sometimes sleep with my headphones on. Jabra stays all night, never feels uncomfortable, and switches off when inactive for a while. Bose doesn’t seem to have auto shut-off (probably it goes into an inactive mode without shutting off), it emits this continuous annoying low pitch sound. And due to its sensitive touch controls, there’s no way to watch anything while lying on the side without accidentally pausing or toggling controls. Which brings to the next point, the controls. Like others mentioned, I had accidentally paused or toggled the noise cancelling modes one too many times while adjusting the volume. Just for the poor controls alone, knocking one star off. I feel, the in-ear headphones should only have physical ‘push’ buttons and not touch controls. “Long touch”, “quick touch”, “double touch”, “drag for volume”, etc. aren’t easy to get it right every time.Coming to the sound, I would not call it the best. On some occasions, the Jabra Elite 75t sounded far better. Bose’s sound seems to have a little more detail, but only sometimes. Bass is alright, not too great. Sometimes, Bose’s “immersive sound” hurts my ears.The Bluetooth disconnects/reconnects randomly. Also, it doesn’t support connecting to multiple devices at the same time. Jabra supports multi-point active connection. If I am watching a movie on my laptop, and get a phone call on my mobile, the laptop automatically pauses and the phone rings on my earphone. Bose… $300… Why not?This is an alright in-ear headphone, among the dozen others in the market. But I could not find one reason to justify the $300 price tag, especially with a lot of shortcomings that even a $100 headphone offers.
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Brandi –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice earbuds
I like these but for the price I would probably not buy again. There’s other earbuds out there like Beats that do exactly the same and have the same quality maybe even better than these. I have to connect them to my phone everytime I use them and sometimes it tries to connect one ear bud only which is annoying at times but I have to go in the app and keep retrying til I get them both to connect. They stay charged long which is a plus. The sound quality is ok but I would have liked them a bit louder.
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AppWorx Bill –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love these ear buds
They came mostly fully charged. I like that I can control them from either bud. Pressing and holding a finger on one allows me to change modes. I like the awear mode so i can also hear it when someone talks with me sliding a finger on one changes the volume.One of the best parts is that the case will recharge the buds so it will be great on long flights.The only problem I have encountered is when using them with zoom. I have an android phone and I have hearing aids. I like to use the ear buds on top of my hearing aids (they fit) because I don’t get feedback when in the same room with another person on their phone in the same zoom call. When I go to android Media output my buds sometimes do not show up.Other than that one issue I think they are great.
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AKS –
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is not Alexa enabled and no better than Amazon echo earbuds
I was planning to replace my Amazon echo earbuds, but to my surprise one this is not Alexa enabled and two. This is no better than Amazon echo ear buds I have. I had both of them so I could compare for the extra money the only differences (I didn’t test it because I returned it) The Bose has more charges Six hours versus four hours of Amazon echo earbuds. I didn’t find any improvement in sound quality.
JavaJoe –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! Amazing, but…
Switching from Jabra 7 to Quietcomfort Ultra. The improvement over the Jabra 7 is night and day, both in comfort and sound. Never was able to get the Jabra 7’s to fit right. not even with aftermarket ear pierces. Put in the Ultras and instant fit. I can wear the Ultras all day long. And to repeat, the sound is absolutely spectacular.But the Music app not so much. When my phone auto connects the Music app shows Ultra not available so I can’t change any settings. Shouldn’t be that tough!
AtlasAtlas –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Is it worth $300?
For the last 3 months, I wanted to find a pair of wireless earbuds that were, at the very least, comfortable.My previous pair of wireless earbuds, Sony’s WFSP800N were, by far, the most comfortable wireless earbuds I have ever experienced. That being said, they’re going on four years old. They disconnected randomly from my phone, they often remained on when I put them in their charging case, and on a few occasions, just my sweat would be enough to trigger the touch sensors and either skip or pause whatever song I was listening to.So, I set out to try just about every major brand that *wasn’t* Sony this time around.I tried the top of the line in the $200 price range from Jabra, Beats, and Sennheiser.Jabra was by far the one I wanted to succeed the most. I picked up the Jabra Elite 8. The sound was good. Noise cancelling was automatic and easy to cycle. And the fact that the materials were military grade and built to withstand just about anything really sold me. Unfortunately, prolonged wear hurt my right ear. I returned them a few days later and tried the Beats Fit Pro. I thought that the wings would provide stabilization and comfort. I was wrong. I didn’t even get a chance to really try them out. My ears were in agonizing pain due to the rigidity of the wings. I returned them the same day I bought them. I had high hopes for Sennheiser, and though they sounded amazing, they hurt in the same way that Jabra did.Cue Bose to come in. The thing that set them apart from the competition were the comfort wings. They come in three different sizes. I tried using the medium wings first, but prolonged use still caused pain in just my right ear, even though my left was fine. The small wings though fit perfectly in both, and have not created any issues of discomfort or pain. They’re actually on par comfort wise with the Sony earbuds I got almost 4 years ago.Now, the sound was night and day to anything I have ever tried before. The sheer depth of everything was immaculate, and with the app you can adjust the different tones accordingly. But the features that won out was the noise cancelling “quiet” mode, the sound heightening “immersion” mode, and the all around “aware” mode.These are the best noise cancelling earbuds I have ever experienced with the quiet mode. The immersion mode let’s you listen to music in all levels around you as if you’re sitting in the middle of an orchestra. The aware mode transfers sound from the outside to you as if you aren’t wearing headphones at all.All three modes are miles above the other competing products I have bought. But the Aware mode is absolutely amazing as any other version of this sounds Tinny or Electronic. This was the first time I have ever forgotten I was even wearing headphones. The music may not have been playing, but the background noise was so clear that I just didn’t need to take the headphones out and put them away. This actually made it easy to listen to music at a low volume and still be able to keep up with concentrating on conversations or work place activities and lectures.The case uses the USB C charging cable, and you get a full charge if it’s completely dead in about 2 hours. That being said, I probably get about 6 to 8 hours with consecutive use of the earbuds on a single charge. With the charging case, I can probably go 20 to 25 hours without needing to recharge. But what I love is that not only will the earbuds audibly tell you when they are low after they’ve been sitting in the case, the case itself has a light indicator to tell you when the charging battery is drained.Overall, is this worth $300? Considering it blew every other $200 competitor, including my original earbuds out of the water (which I paid $250 for when they were released near 4 years ago), I would say that TO ME, they are worth the money. I’m not comparing them to current Sonys on the market, nor have I ever tried the Quiet Comfort 2s. If you feel that it isn’t big enough of a jump, then cool. But to me, comparing them to all of the earbuds that caused me pain, I do feel like this is a case of “Getting Your Money’s Worth.”I sincerely like these, and I am happy I spent the money for the sake of impressive comfort and impressive sound quality.11/14/2023
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Jacobson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Eabuds
I rarely write reviews, due to lack of time and the fact that if a product performs the way it’s supposed to, it doesn’t deserve my time to review it. For the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, I will make an exception.Simply put, they are wonderful – the sound, the noise cancelling, the ease of fit and comfort. A solid product all around. I have never been a big Bose fan. I thought their products were good, but not great and overpriced. I was looking for a pair of earbuds to replace my old faithful Jabra 65T Elites that finally died. They were nearly 4 years old and didn’t owe me anything. Based on reviews, I tried the Apple AirPod Pro 2nd gen, the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the Bose.I was interested in the AirPods mostly because of their compatibility with my Iphone and my son’s recommendation. I returned them for three reasons. First, to get them to fit with a tight seal was an ordeal. Fifteen minutes of futzing around to finally pass the seal test (and that’s with Comply foam tips — the Apple silicone tips didn’t work for me period.) And even after passing the seal test, I did not find the ANC particularly effective. Adjusting the volume by sliding my finger up and down the stem was wonky — not working, pausing the music or shifting the bud, the seal I worked so hard to get, broke. Also, not having a real equalizer is a drawback. Apple has a customization wizard, but I like to have different settings for different genres of music. The customization wizard uses Apple’s own sound track.On to the Sony’s. I liked the Sony’s. I have the WH-1000XM4 over the ear headphones for serious listening and they are great. But they are not suitable to wear for dog walking, bike rides or the gym. I need earbuds. The over the ears are also bulky to take on airplane flights taking up a lot real estate in my string pack or messenger bag. Anyway, I tried the 1000XM5’s and liked them. The sound is very good as is the ANC. The three drawbacks are ease of fit, comfort and volume control. While easier to pass the seal fit test than the apples, it still took more futzing around than I care to do. Also, to pass the seal test, I had to use the large tips which hurt my ears after an hour. Finally, the four tap volume control is a pain. I either got know response or went back a track because I only tapped three times.So on to the Bose. Nirvana.Fit and Comfort. So easy to get a fit with their innovative tip and wing combo. The wings are really a small silicone gasket that fit inside your ear, but outside the ear canal. Select the right combo of tip and wing (sized independently) put them in your ear and you pass the fit test, first time, every time. I hardly feel them in my ears.Sound Quality. Superb. The Bose bathe me with aural warmth. I liked the Sony sound until I listened to the Bose. I would characterize the sound as warm but accurate. The Sony sound is like sunlight. The Bose sound is like an incandescent lamp. Despite the warmth, the sound is always clean and bright when it needs to be. I listen to a very wide range of music and the sound has been great for every genre. I think that classical music really tests the quality of an audio product due to the tonal range of instruments and voices and the variety of textures. Listening to Mozart’s Requiem was sublime. It was like falling in love all over again. The immersion sound option raises the sound quality to a whole new level, bringing a depth and presence to the music. Just wow. And unlike the spatial music technology of Sony and Apple, immersion works for all sources. What I said about Mozart applies to any rock, jazz, and Latin that I have thrown out them. I’ve heard sounds, I’ve never heard before. The Bose app has a basic equalizer but I leave everything flat.ANC: Can’t be beat. I can listen to quiet music while my wife is watching TV and it doesn’t bother me. Sharp sounds such as a firecracker breakthrough but it’s not a sensory deprivation chamber after all. I remember the early days of ANC — it deadened the sound. Not these buds. The sound is alive and well. Can’t wait to take them on my first flight in two weeks. And the aware mode is terrific. Just switch to aware and have a conversation without taking the buds out or when using them while on a bike ride.Controls: Work really well and sliding you finger to increase/decrease volume is easy, unlike my experience with the AirPod Pros. I learned that the double and triple taps to move forwards and backwards between tracks does not have to be super rapid. Overall, the touch controls work as well as the physical controls of my old Jabra’s.Phone calls: Very secondary for me but so far they have worked just fine. I hear voices clearly and it seems that I am easily understood.Battery Life — The only weakness- 4 hours with immersion on but I’m told with moderate volume, you can eke out 5 hours, enough for a cross country flight. And I will keep my over the ear Sony’s up top in my carry on if I need them. I am not too concerned. Not concerned enough to take take a star off.Everybody’s tastes are different. Some folks will be wed to Apple and it’s ecosystem and the buds are $50 less. Sony has better battery life. But for me, Bose wins hands down for the combination of fit, comfort, sound quality, ANC and controls.
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ChrisChris –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Sound needing Functionality Help
I would say that these are by far some of the best sounding headphone I’ve ever used. The noise cancellation is on point, and the different modes are immersive. They may be meant for a great musical experience, but I found podcasts and calls equally enjoyable. These buds may seem bulky at first, but the fit is perfect and they are very light, I very rarely had to make any sort of physical adjustments. Battery life has also been a huge plus, both for the buds, and the recharge on the case. There is a drawback when it comes to connecting to a PC. There is no app to control the functionality as there is with a mobile device. So, you default to the same sound mode, giving you a special audio feeling. Not so great when doing video conference calls and trying to key in on the spoken word. There is also no feedback when you touch the headphone to change settings, even a subtle beep would let the user know that something has changed. There were a few times where I had accidental touches and did not notice because there of a lack of notification or messed up even further by overcorrecting with more touches. The case, though sleek, does not have a great finish. I do not know how many times I dropped it because of how slick it is. I have yet to find an attractive or well-fitting solution for this, in forms of a cover. Having used mostly mobile phone OEM buds in the past, my experience working out, doing work items on my PC, flying in planes, all talks I’ve done with these Bose, seemed to be a bit less seamless. I gave myself adjustment time, but aside from the amazing sound, I’m finding this a downgrade to my daily routines. I shouldn’t have to think about audio modes multiple times a day, or fight with connections between multiple devices (moving from the wrong connection on the fly), or having them lose Bluetooth connection, and giving me consistent tones the one time I don’t need feedback, when I know I don’t have an media device playing.
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Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer –
3.0 out of 5 stars
I got these for $249 on sale in late 2023. Good, but Bose made bad choices.
I waited for a very long time before getting these, due to price. I read many reviews first. I’ve noticed an audible faint hissing sound with the ANC. That’s already kind of a bummer, but they do seal well and the active nose cancelling (ANC) works well. It’s designed for constant, consistent noise rather than sudden unpredictable noise sounds (like my car travel mate’s blasting 90’s rock).FYI – NO “noise cancelling” products of any kind seem to actually fully block out car stereo when traveling as a passenger.Battery doesn’t last all night to help reduce insomnia by listening to music or white noise to block out disturbances. Instead, these wake you up at 3am SAYING “low battery” instead of just auto shutting off, going on auto standby, or quietly just turning off. I hate electronics that talk, and I’m taking away stars for that, and may even return these due to it. People buy these precisely to NOT BE DISTURBED lol. I really wanted to rate only 2 stars because of how annoying that is, when you already deal with insomnia, but I know not everyone’s the same. So 3 or 4 stars is the best I can give.I opted for these over the Sony’s because I read these stay in ears better, and had glowing reviews. I’m not willing to risk losing an earpiece worth $300 because it wasn’t designed to stay in place very well. No matter other issues I may have with these, at least they stay in and sound great.The case, unlike the Sony’s version I read about, does not have wireless charging capability (bad choice by Bose) and they charge more slowly, I believe, without the “fast charging”. Supposedly Bose makes a $50 additional accessory for this (which cancels the savings of buying these on sale $50 off), but when I went to look at it, it had bad reviews of what seemed like genuine customers lamenting the high price and bad quality of it. So I got a cheap silicone case cover instead, just to protect it and still don’t have wireless charging.Anyway, aside from these few gripes, the sound quality produced is excellent. Very immersive. I’m not a big fan of touch controls on something so small, though. Adjusting position or hair etc, or a pet can easily end a call or change the song or volume accidentally and unpredictably. They do sit well in the ears and stay put pretty well. I only even considered this small form due to portability, but I absolutely do not approve of how small these are and how easy to drop from hand, at this price point.
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TmacTmac –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Redefining excellence w Bose quiet comfort earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds redefine excellence in audio technology. From the moment I slipped them in, I was immersed in a world of unparalleled sound quality and unmatched comfort. The active noise cancellation is nothing short of extraordinary, effortlessly silencing the chaos of the outside world, allowing me to enjoy my music or podcasts with pristine clarity. What truly sets these earbuds apart is their exceptional fit. The StayHear Max tips snugly sit in my ears, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for hours on end, whether I’m on a long flight or powering through a workout. The sleek and compact design also makes them a joy to carry around. The battery life is impressive, delivering hours of uninterrupted listening pleasure, and the quick-charge feature is a lifesaver when I’m in a rush. The intuitive touch controls make adjusting volume, skipping tracks, or answering calls a breeze. Whether you’re an audiophile seeking superior sound quality, a frequent traveler craving peace amidst the chaos, or someone who simply values comfort and style in their everyday accessories, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a game-changer that exceeds expectations in every aspect. They’ve become an indispensable part of my daily routine, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Ryi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blown Away-better than Jabra Elite 85, QC35 headphones, sony wh-1000xm4
I write reviews far and few in-between, but when a product exceeds expectations, well you get one. I have all 4 of these now, and I am just blown away with the ANC of these. I really did not expect this. and the immersion setting is next level. QC Ultra wireless is now my go to and not headphones any longer.WHAT I LIKE:as far as fit and wear, I don’t get the pressure build up and the bands do an excellent seal.Bass is to be respected. it’s a full sound experience. it’s deep and sound like it has alot of headroom at low and medium volumes.I just redid my home audio and installed Dolby atoms for that 3D sound in a 5.2.4 setup. this Immersion sound in the QC ultra, aka spatial sound, is game changer and puts atoms 3D sound to shame…[on music]. I listen to all types of music in this and it’s giving me details I have never heard in listening to music, especially loft or lo-fi music to brain out at work and concentrate on worksheets and lines of code. I find myself just stopping what I’m doing and really listening to the music because I’m hearing elements I’ve missed and just go wow. When listening to movies, for the short time I had it attached to my fire tv cube, immersion kinda messed with tint of voice.the way the single ear wear auto adjusts to let more ambient noise in when the other earbud is out of ear is a very cool feature and welcomed. talking the same but this is not new, but does it well.ANC is Bose quality and beats my wh-1000xm4 headphones. I’ll follow back up on this after my upcoming 17hr flight to Japan.touch controls work well. easy not too many touch combos to learn and remember.phone calls have been no complaints so far. i need more extensive testing of windy, noisy, car, etc. environments and will follow back up on this in next couple of weeks.WHAT COULD BE IMRPOVEDpairing to multiple devices have has hiccups and when pairing to a fire cube latest gen it completely lost pairing to my phones app (odd) and i just removed the fire cube once i repaired it. hopefully this gets fix in fw update.when taking out the left earbud from the case, it was almost drained, but it was in there overnight on a fully charged case. i think it didn’t sit right and it does have some room to move around. i reposited it and it started charging.the earbuds are a PITA to remove from the case with thick hands. seriously Bose, take a look at this design. also putting them back in does not light up and “suck in” like a cradle magnet should do.when not listening to anything, the ANC does have some white noise. not too bad, but def could be improved on.OVERALL:you won’t regret it. for close out of 23′ these are the best. really great purchase, a bit $$$, but no serious complaints and better than my collection and daily driver. I would recommend.
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haggis –
2.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly bad, returned
I own and like the original Bose Quietcomfort buds so I expected to be blown away by these. Unfortunately I was disappointed and returned these. They are smaller than the original QC buds, but not as comfortable since the interface between bud and ear does not have as much springy rubber like the original QC buds do. These are mostly hard where they touch your ear. I do like that they have adopted a “twist to tighten” approach which works very well on Jabra buds for instance, but the way Bose have implemented it is not perfect and overall the buds manage to be both slightly uncomfortable and at the same time, not perfectly secure feeling, like they might not stay in during a run. They aren’t terrible, but they aren’t perfect.They are surprisingly hard to take out of the case, the magnet that holds them in the case is too strong and they are hard to get a grip on.The packaging is pretty low-budget, which isnt a big deal to me, but is a little bit weird for such an expensive pair of headphones. The out-of-box experience is a little unpolished, for instance when setting up the buds in the app they launch into a demo of the immersive audio, but the demo was pretty loud so I pushed the volume down button on my phone, and this caused the demo to crash. Then when trying to use the Bose app to turn Immersive audio on and off, there is a huge delay and the buttons are not very responsive. This was on the latest version of both the app, and the bud firmware. Little things like that add up and make the overall experience seem kind of janky, especially for such an expensive item where my expectation is that things should pretty much be flawless at this price.The real dealbreaker for me is that the ANC is just miserable and fatiguing. I expect there to be some “rushing wind/white noise” in ANC buds, but these have such a loud white noise when nothing is playing that it actually is fatiguing to have the buds in with no music playing. This is a big disappointment as sometimes on a bus or plane I want to just use ANC to cancel noise, but have nothing playing so I can just have silence. There is no real silence with these buds, there is only a loud whooshing noise. The whooshing is constant even in environments that are already very quiet, where the ANC should barely be doing anything at all. My original QC buds have some whooshing from ANC but it is very quiet compared to these. Even worse, there is a noticeable electronic chirp periodically in the left bud when nothing is playing. It sounds almost like a dialup modem sound or a mosquito. There is also no real way that I could find to fully turn off the ANC, your only choices in the app are ANC, Immersive, or the mode that pipes outside noise in so you can hear what is going on around you, but I could not find a way to truly turn the ANC off.The immersive audio feature does sound pretty cool but for me it seemed like more of a novelty gimmick. I enjoyed it for about 10 minutes and then it started to feel pretty fatiguing. It almost sounds like in a car stereo when you turn the “loudness” setting way up, certain parts of the music get really boomy and the music just sounds super aggressively EQed. It does sound pretty cool for a few minutes but I couldn’t see myself using it as a daily thing.At this super premium price, there are too many issues.
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Amy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great fitting, great sound options
I tried the black Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds recently and have been satisfied with them thus far. They were very simple to start up, sync, and use out of the box. The instructions and app are clear and intuitive.I have used wireless earbuds in the past that don’t fit well in my ears, so I was initially apprehensive, but these fit like a glove. No adjustments needed, and no signs of moving or falling out. Truly a perfect fit, and not painful or clumsy feeling at all.The sound quality is great, exactly what you would expect from a Bose premium audio offering. I have used these for audiobooks, podcasts, and music. I haven’t used them for phone calls yet. The noise cancelation feature works pretty decent, depending on which mode you use. For example, the other day there were 3 helicopters circling above early in the morning and the sound was virtually drowned out in Quiet Mode.The case is sleek and well fitting, easy to use, and holds a good charge. I’ve used them over multiple days and have not needed to charge yet.I like that the mode offerings allow you different experiences. Quiet is the ultimate in noise cancelation. Aware is great if you are biking or running and want to be aware of sounds around you for safety but still have amazing sound quality on what you’re listening to. Immersion is where you feel like the sound is surrounding you and adjusting to your position.My only complaint so far is that the earbud sensors are a little sensitive so if you accidentally hit them the sound goes out and then I end up tapping obsessively to get them back on. I’ve found in this case it’s easier to restart from my device (phone in this case) than worry about the taps.Also, the little safety book included had print so tiny you practically need a magnifying glass. At that point, just save trees and include the info on the QR code provided.
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Mark BaumMark Baum –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best out there, but some concerns
I owned some traditional Bose noise canceling headphones for years that I’ve used extensively for travel, mowing the lawn, etcetera. They’re great! I was looking for something I could use every day, and because of my experience with the brand I purchased Bose QC Ultra Earbuds.Starting with the unboxing – Bose did a nice job with packaging, but you’d expect that in this price range. The earbud charger case is a nice shape and size, but it lacks wireless charging. This is disappointing for these high-end earbuds. The next thing I tried was removing the earbuds from the case. This is where I began to get annoyed. Perhaps there’s a trick I’m not aware of but getting the earbuds out of the case is much more difficult than it should be!The Earbuds themselves are very nice. After trying them for fit, I realized I needed to go to the larger Eartips and Stability Bands. Bose did a nice job in their manual stepping you through checking the fit and the replacement of these pieces. Once I replaced them, the earbuds are not falling out. This is especially important to me as these will mostly be used while riding my bicycle.I had already loaded the app and the earbuds connected without any fiddling on my part which was nice. I put on some of my favorite tunes and began testing the different settings; Noise Cancellation, Immersive Audio and Listening Modes. All were impressive, and each will have a place depending on the situation. Very nice!I realize this is a review of the earbuds, but the app is an important tool while using them. For example, there’s the ability to customize different combinations of the settings and setting them as favorites for quicker access. There’s also the ability to modify the default touch settings. I haven’t done this yet because I plan on living with the defaults for a while to see what might be lacking for me.Generally the app and connection is rock solid, but there was an instance where the earbuds kept loosing connection. An uninstall and reinstall of the app seemed to cure this.All in all I am happy with this purchase. Time will tell if the quality matches my original Bose headphones, but I am optomistic on that front. The only negatives I’ve found to date are the design of the case when extracting the earbuds, and the fact that the case doesn’t include wireless charging.Hope this helped!
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Franz D. Vogl –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent solution for what they are.
I have been using the Apple AirPods 2 for over a year. They barely stayed in my ears and if I bent down, one or both would fall out. The sound was okay but I mainly used them for conference calls. I just got the UC Ultras today. Set up was 5 min and that included getting the right ring and seal test done. I listen mostly to metal and at first, they were really bassy. A little config with the Bose app EQ as well as on my phone and they sound pretty amazing, given what they are. I tried to use them over a company ZOOM call, I usually use my Apple AirPod Gen 2’s for that, but they had a hard time connecting at first and then were fine. My only grief with the BQCU’s is there is no way to mute a call other than from your phone. I called into BOSE customer service and they confirmed there was no way to mute a call.Update:I have been listening to these for most of the day. I can say with all of the putzing with eq’s and different music, I’d say they sound a bit “boomy” – bass forward. The external sound dampening I am sure crates this as well as the crossover settings to make up for a small driver. One thing I noticed is when I am listening to bass heavy music, heavy metal, the driver seems like it created a vacuum in my ear and I could feel pressure on my left ear drum. I pulled the left one out, reinserted it and it didn’t happen again. Yet. Overall, I’d say the audio quality is a 7/10 – given what they are, ANC earbuds. They do sound more “natural” when you have the Aware setting on so you can hear external noises, but then that won’t work so well on plane/bus/train. Just my $0.02Update 2.0:I purchased the Apple AirPod Pro Gen 2. Listened to them with multiple options. Different kinds of music, phone calls, and noise canceling. I do like that the Airpods are lighter and I do like that they have this active noise canceling feature that cuts the notice canceling when you are speaking. Yes, you can it turns off, but I could see it being a thing for those that sing along. Overall, I would have to say, for my listening preferences (mostly metal and action movies) I prefer the Bose. I also like that you can customize the in-ear as well as the outer stability ring. I have found that in-ear pods don’t stay in very long without them and I also have the Apple AirPods Gen 2 and if I move my head at all, they just fall out of my ear, quite easily in fact. So that’s refreshing to have on the BQCU’s. I have an older pair of QC over-the-ear headphones, and these earbuds sound better than those do!So in conclusion, I’ll be sending the AirPods Gen 2 back. I did give them a shot but for how I hear, I prefer the Bose QC Ultra’s. Hope that helps anyone looking.
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bannubannu –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Noise Cancellation don’t come cheap.
Bose Quietcomfort Ultra earbuds stand up to their name of great noise cancellation and great sound.Pros:1. Great Noise cancellation, I cannot hear TV, commute noises when Noise cancellation Turned On and the NC can be adjusted to the likes and save it as a profile in app to suit various situations2. Aware feature is Great, It provides natural transparency unlike artificial sound pump which is usual case of other cheaper earbuds3. Sound profile is signature Bose Sound profile for longer listening times with close to flat sound profile to reproduce all frequency responses.4. Battery life is great, keeps up to the Bose Promise5. Voice calls are great in quiet placesCons1. Still felt little bulky at the head but can be adjusted with sets of ear liners and silicone tips that comes in box2. Needs improvement in voice calls in noisy conditions like traffic3.Packing is a turnoff, they don’t stand up to $300 worth of earbuds for sure, the packages looks cheap much to the likes of generic Chinese made generic buds. very disappointed.
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Oxana S –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not impressed
I purchased these based on reviews of supreme noise cancellation compared to iPhone earbuds 2nd gen. Noise cancellation is the main feature I need earbuds for the price higher than $20. I have over-the-ear Sony headphones and honestly thought nothing could compare to noise cancellation of this set. Every day I go for 1.5 hour hike and I was taking Sony headphones to listen to what I like listen to. However, not all the time I wanted to have headphones on and then were too bulky to fit into a pocket. This is how I finally decided to go for earbuds. I thought I am going to lose on noise cancellation feature with a small device. My huge surprise – Bose and Apple were much better than my Sony!However Bose earbuds were somewhat flimsy – right earbud had connectivity issue. It was on and off. Also, I found it awkward adjusting them in my ears while listening to YouTube as manual controls are on top and one has to switch them off when adjusting and then switch them back on. I found it inconvenient. With Apple earbuds I did not have these issues.
Pablo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I have the Bose quite comfort II and the difference is marginal. The quality is great
SabrinaSabrina –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite amazing
Initially I didn’t have a lot of hope for this product, but after receiving it and putting it on I am truly impressed. It fits in my ears like a glove. You are really away from the outside world. It transforms you. It’s quality is unbelievable. You don’t hear any outside noise. It’s truly a pleasure listening to music with these earbuds. I am totally astonished with these earbuds. It really delivered.
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Sylwia EwingSylwia Ewing –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Superior Sound
I’m skipping a star for three reasons… The earbuds came in cheap appearing packaging, had me questioning their authenticity.Second, the color is not white at all, they are a light gray. See picture.And they are pretty pricey.However BOSE does not disappoint on sound quality! I’ve tried a couple of other brands, including the beats and these surpass sound quality by far!!They don’t seem to cancel the noise 100% when no sound is coming thru, but once you have something playing, you totally tune out the rest of the world.They sit comfortably in the ear as well.Very happy with the purchase so far.Highly recommend
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George Papastamatis –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Noise in left earbud??? (2 pairs)
One flaw. Same for all pairs?I bought my first pair before Christmas 2023 and was enjoying the quality of the sound and comfortability of the earbuds as well.But for some reason I noticed a buzzing sound in the left earbud.. I didn’t expect this to be normal so I sent that pair back to get a new one. Come to find out, the second pair has the same issue.. I checked to hear if it was the Bluetooth connection creating noise, but the earbud alone was doing it. Is it a coincidence the left earbud of the second pair creates the same noise as the left earbud from the first?It’s not so noticeable when playing music, but the slight buzzing comes and goes when listening to audiobooks or anything of a quieter nature.Before anyone thinks I messed with the product for it to make the buzzing sound, I will say I didn’t play audio or even connect to my phone. I just put the second pair of earbuds in and started to hear the slight buzzing sound again when the noise cancellation kicked in..This one flaw makes this product seem overpriced to me.
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Diary of a Toony Girl –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not good in ear fit so far
The in ear fit is not nice so far.The sound is a brilliant as I have experienced with all other Bose products.
Saiful Jazri ZahariSaiful Jazri Zahari –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth the wait
Love the sound. The clarity and bass is awesome. Similar to Bose sport I had before for 4 years before I accidentally left it in Phuket. Had to wait a few months after the official launch for this.Sound is good. Battery life even better. App is also great. East to pair both my iOS and Android devices.There is some issue for my left earbud. Sometimes losing connection and ANC seems to be lower. I dislike the hard closing of the case. Others can do softer closing.Other than that, amazing sound and soundst free
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Aviad –
3.0 out of 5 stars
To be honest after 15 years with Bose, I’m very very disappointed
The sound is amazing. That’s a fact.But this model has SERIOUS connectivity issues, doesn’t always turn on both sides when you take it out of the case, Has problems connecting to my iPhone when my iPad is nearby, Keeps changing the sound when mode, which makes it kinda unusable. The microphone is terrible. Everyone keeps complaining when in a call with me.But above all the connectivity issues in the disconnections, while listening to music only makes this product. Very very disappointing.I’m writing this after owning Bose earbuds for 15 years now every version from the wired ones to the Bluetooth ones up to two versions back from this one which was amazing, so realizing how bad model is, and with combining the price of these prestigious buds, the only thing I can do now is hope someone will buy it from me or Bose/Amazon will agree to take it back so I can for the first time buy different buds from a different company.
Beck –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really nice product…
This is my first pair of these so I don’t have anything to compare them to but I think they’re great.I use them at work and they have 4 noise cancelling modes. The immersion one is really impressive at work it tunes out other conversations going on in a “cube farm”.It’s a little tricky to raise and lower the volume by swiping up or down on one without changing the cancelling mode or muting them so I tend to adjust the volume on my phone. I don’t always seat them tightly in my ear and can let them just sort of lay loosely in my ear if I want. I like this a little better then keeping them snugly plugged in as if you use all day might get a bit uncomfortable. The battery seems to last for my work day but I do tend to leave them plugged into my computer to charge when I go out for lunch. People seem to take points away from these because no wireless charging. I’ve found that this isn’t an issue for me at all. There’s always a computer or USB port wherever I go. So far I really like these things.
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