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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
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
Tuned, undisclosed
Frequency Response
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
+0.2 pts
Confidence
96 %
Data sources
3
0%
Data quality0%
Spec coverage0%
RecommendNoise Cancelling2
Active Noise CancellationYes
ANC Microphones6
Battery2
Battery Life (ANC)24 hr
Quick Charge15 min = 2.5 hours
Audio6
Driver Size35 mm
Codec SupportaptX Adaptive / AAC / SBC
Frequency ResponseTuned, undisclosed
Hi-Res AudioYes
Spatial AudioYes
TypeOver-ear closed-back
Design2
Weight254 g
Water ResistanceIPX4
Connectivity1
MultipointYes
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
3 weeks 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
1 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.