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Bose
QuietComfort Ultra
Bose · Headphones
The comfort-and-immersion pick: plush all-day fit, excellent ANC, and Bose Immersive spatial audio.
4.5 100% recommend$429
8.9 score verified
ComparZone Score
8.9
Excellent
The most comfortable premium ANC headphone with excellent noise cancelling and engaging sp…
$429
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $47
Yes
Active Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancelling
24 hr
Battery Life (ANC)
Battery
aptX Adaptive / AAC / SBC
Codec Support
Audio
6
ANC Microphones
Noise Cancelling
Over-ear closed-back
Type
Audio
Why it stands out
Most comfortable fit in the class
Most comfortable fit in the class
ANC rivals the very best
ANC rivals the very best
Immersive Audio widens the soundstage
Immersive Audio widens the soundstage
Folds for easier travel than the
Folds for easier travel than the XM5
Category scores
marker = Headphones average
Performance profile
QuietComfort Ultra Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Comfort
Beats avg by
+0.3 pts
Confidence
96 %
Data sources
3
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Data quality0%
Spec coverage0%
Recommend0Specs tracked
0Spec groups
0Class-leading
0%Avg confidence
Noise Cancelling 96% verified
Active Noise Cancellation96%Yes
ANC Microphones96%6
Battery 96% verified
Battery Life (ANC)96%24 hr
Quick Charge96%15 min = 2.5 hours
Audio 96% verified
Driver Size96%35 mm
Codec Support96%aptX Adaptive / AAC / SBC
Hi-Res Audio96%Yes
Spatial Audio96%Yes
Type96%Over-ear closed-back
Frequency Response96%Tuned, undisclosed
Design 96% verified
Weight96%254 g
Water Resistance96%IPX4
Connectivity 96% verified
Multipoint96%Yes
Price trend
$429▼ $47
low · $429high · $478
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
8.9
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Best-in-class comfort
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Immersive spatial audio
- Folds at the hinge for travel
Cons
- 24-hour battery trails rivals
- Expensive
- Immersive mode reduces battery
M
Megan F. Verified
1 months ago
I forget I am wearing them
Eight-hour workdays with no ear fatigue. ANC is superb and Immersive mode makes albums feel new. Comfort is unmatched.
Helpful · 45
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Leo S. Verified
2 months ago
Comfy, shorter battery
Most comfortable headphones I have owned. ANC is excellent. Only gripe is battery — I charge more often than my old Sony.
Helpful · 20
From the community
QDo they work well for calls?
Calls are clear in quiet spaces; in very noisy environments the Sony XM5 isolates your voice slightly better.
QCan I use them wired?
Yes — a 3.5mm cable is included for wired listening and to keep using them when the battery is low.
Frequently asked
What is Bose Immersive Audio?
It is Bose's spatial audio mode that places sound in front of you for a speaker-like, more open feel, with still and motion settings.
Are they comfortable for glasses wearers?
Yes — the plush earpads and light clamping force make them among the most comfortable options for long sessions with glasses.
Do they support aptX?
They support aptX Adaptive and AAC. There is no LDAC, so Sony has the edge for Android hi-res streaming.