World-class noise cancellation, quieter than ever before. Breakthrough spatialized audio for immersive listening, no matter the content or source. Elevated design and luxe materials for unrivaled comfort. It’s everything music makes you feel taken to new highs. Bose Immersive Audio pushes the boundary of what it means to listen by taking what you’re hearing out of your head and placing it in front of you. It sounds so real it’s almost like you could reach out and touch it.
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Plays up to 24 hours**
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Amazingly clear calls
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Breakthrough Bose Immersive Audio
World-class noise cancellation
Quiet Mode engages full noise cancellation so you can focus. Aware Mode feels as if you aren’t wearing headphones at all.
Sound tailored to you
Unrivaled comfort
Plays up to 24 hours**
Modes for any musical mood
Amazingly clear calls
Customize with Bose Music app
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What’s in the Box
  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
  • Carry case
  • 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable
  • USB-C® (A to C) cable (20")
  • Safety sheet
Headphone Fit Around Ear Circumaural
Headband On Head Adjustable
Cushions Removable Cushion
Microphones Built-in Microphone
Noise Cancelling Yes
Noise Control Type Active Noise Cancelling, Echo Reduction, Adjustable Noise Cancelling
Audio cable included Yes
Case Carry
Headphone 7.7" H x 5.5" W x 2.0" D (0.56 lb)
Product Material Plastic, Aluminum, Leather (Protein)
Product Case Material Plastic (Hard)
Ear Cushion Material Protein Leather
Rechargeable Yes
Battery Life 24 hours
Battery Charge Time 3 hours
Charging Accessory included Yes
Charging Interface(s) USB C PORT
Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth, A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy
Bluetooth Version 5.3
Bluetooth Range 30'
Bose App Bose Music App

Bose QuietComfort Headphones are the successors to QuietComfort 45 Headphones. They deliver high-fidelity audio performance and world-class noise cancellation that allow you to hear more of your music and movies — while traveling, at the office, or at home.

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones offer our most premium design and our most advanced technologies, for the best Bose listening experience in a headphone. With QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, you will enjoy our best headphone noise cancellation, audio quality personalized with CustomTune, and voice pickup, among other premium features.

Immersive Audio allows you to hear audio as if it were coming from beyond your QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, thereby allowing for a more spacious, natural listening experience. Your music and other audio will have a wide sound stage in front and to the sides, just as if you were listening to a pair of stereo speakers and seated at the sweet spot between them.

Bose CustomTune technology is a proprietary Bose technology that optimizes the audio playback you hear based on the unique physical properties of your ear and ear canal. It works by playing a specially designed calibration tone as the welcome chime each time you power on the headphones while wearing them. It then measures how the shape of your ear uniquely modifies that sound. The headphones use that information to adjust their sound to your ears, creating a more balanced, authentic audio experience.

Proprietary TriPort acoustic headphone structure utilizes external ports to vent the earcups and effectively enlarge the acoustic volume, without increasing the size of the earcup. The result is better audio and active noise reduction from a smaller, lighter, more comfortable headphone.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones utilize both active and passive noise reduction technologies. They use a sophisticated proprietary electronics approach for active noise reduction, placing microphones both inside and outside the earcups. The electronics system senses the sound in almost any environment and then measures, compares, and reacts — instant by instant — to produce an opposing cancellation signal. Meanwhile, passive noise reduction is achieved by the combination of earcup fit, design, and clamping force of the headband.

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have three controls on the right earcup: a Bluetooth/power button at the bottom, a multi-function button in the back, and a capacitive volume strip along the edge. Additionally, the headphones are equipped with on-head/off-head detection, which is another way to control the product.

• The Bluetooth/power button is used to power the headphones on/off, put the headphones in pairing mode, cycle through paired devices, and more.

• The multi-function button supports audio playback (e.g., play/pause/skip), telephony (e.g., answer/decline calls), mode switching (e.g., Quiet, Aware, Immersion), and more.

• Swiping along the volume strip changes volume, and pressing and holding on it activates a user-configurable shortcut.

• Putting the headphones on and taking them off controls wake/sleep/auto-off and resume/pause. Auto-off can be customized in the Bose Music app.

Listening modes are collections of headphones settings that you can name and access with a single action. You can combine the following settings in a mode:

• Noise cancellation level

• Wind Block on/off

• ActiveSense on/off (applicable only in Aware mode)

• Immersive Audio setting

Three modes are provided by default:

• Quiet: noise cancellation set to maximum; all other settings off

• Aware: noise cancellation set to Aware; all other settings off

• Immersion: noise cancellation set to maximum; Immersive Audio set to Motion

With the Bose Music app, you can create your own custom modes as well as switch between modes.

ActiveSense listens for very loud outside sounds and selectively applies noise cancellation briefly during those sounds. This way, you can remain aware of your surroundings without having your music drowned out by interruptions like passing vehicles and loud appliance motor noises such as a coffee grinder or blender. ActiveSense can be enabled and disabled in the Aware mode setting.

Wind Block is a setting you can use when your environment is windy. Wind Block mutes the microphones on the outside of the earcups used for noise cancellation so that gusts of wind do not cause system responses that become noise disturbances in themselves. Note that the exterior microphones used for voice pickup are not muted, so if you’re on a call, the person on the other end will still hear the wind.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones also give you two options when it comes to audio EQ. Do nothing and the bass, midrange, and treble of whatever you’re listening to will be adjusted automatically to make it sound great. Or choose Equalizer in the settings of the Bose Music app to change the audio levels yourself to however you like them best. Either way, you’ll enjoy immersive sound at any volume.

Yes. QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have an adaptive microphone system that allows you to use the headphones during calls when connected to any smartphone. In addition to traditional calls, the headphones will work with many apps that use Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), such as Teams, Zoom or FaceTime. The microphone system adapts to your environment to isolate your voice from competing background noises and wind so that you can confidently take a call, knowing you will be heard clearly and naturally. In addition, self-voice allows you to hear yourself naturally, as if you weren’t wearing headphones at all, so you can monitor the volume of your voice and minimize the effects of speaking while wearing headphones.

First, make sure your headphones are turned on with the slider switch in the middle “On” position. Next, slide and hold the switch to the Bluetooth icon until the Bluetooth LED flashes blue or when the voice prompt indicates the headphones have entered into pairing mode. Please note, if this is your first time connecting the headphones, they will automatically turn on into pairing mode. Voice prompts will provide you with additional guidance. We recommend using the Bose Music app to complete the pairing process, however, Bluetooth settings on your device can be used to complete pairing.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones have a range of up to 30 ft (9 meters) from the source device. This range may be reduced by physical obstructions, such as walls and doors, or by interference from other electronic devices. Pops or a cracking noise may be heard if there’s interference with the Bluetooth connection. If that happens, move away from wireless routers or microwaves and bring your headphones closer to the Bluetooth device.

The headphones can be charged using the USB-C cable supplied in the box and plugging into a USB port on a PC, laptop, or wall charger. Allow up to 2 hours for the headphones to fully charge. The battery light indicator will show an amber light while the headphones are charging and turn green when fully charged. When you don’t have time for a full charge, the fast-charge feature provides up to 3 hours of play time from a quick, 15-minute charge.

No. QuietComfort Ultra Headphones feature proprietary Bose active EQ to provide incredible, life-like sound, in conjunction with a personalized listening experience enabled by CustomTune technology. To enable this, the headphones must be powered on during use, including when using the auxiliary audio cable.

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Welcome to the acoustic sweet spot

What you’re hearing is placed just in front of you, so it seems like you aren’t listening with headphones at all.

Mind-bending natural sound

It’s a ground-breaking experience with sound so real you’ll almost try to reach out and touch it.
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World-class quiet. Better than ever.

A mode for your musical mood

Quiet Mode

Highs hit harder and bass drops the deepest with the quietest quiet of any Bose over-ear headphone yet.

Aware mode

Want the best of both worlds? Hear your music and surroundings with full transparency.

Immersion Mode

Combine full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio to listen like never before. It’s the realest sound you can get.

The sound is all you

CustomTune technology auto-adjusts the sound performance to your ears’ liking. So everything hits just as it should.

TAILORED SOUND IN THREE STEPS:

1. They analyse the unique shape of your ears

2. They adapt to any distortion

3. They personalise to always give you the best sound quality
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Elevated design

Modern, sleek, sophisticated.

Luxe materials. Max comfort.

It’s like a soft hug for your ears that fits like no other headphones.

Bose Music app

Personalise almost everything to your liking in the app with Adjustable EQ, custom modes, and a shortcut you access right on the headphones.

Long battery life

Go ahead, press play on even your longest marathon playlist with up to 24 hours of battery life (up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio).

Amazingly clear calls

Hear and be heard clearly on calls with a revolutionary mic system.

**Testing conducted by Bose in June 2023 using production-representative Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and a variety of music tracks using A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming at RSSI signal strength of 75dBm. Volume set to playback loudness of 75dB, 3-band EQ set, to zero in Quiet Mode (full noise cancellation). With Immersive Audio off, playback time was up to 24 hours before battery depletion. With Immersive Audio on, playback time was up to 18 hours before battery depletion. Battery life varies based on settings and usage.

Features

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
  • Spatial audio headphones
    What you hear is placed just in front of you, so it’s like you’re listening without wearing headphones.
  • World-class noise cancellation
    Quiet Mode engages full noise cancellation so you can focus. Aware Mode feels as if you aren’t wearing headphones at all.
  • CustomTune tech shapes sound to you
    The headphones analyze your ears, adapt to the shape, and auto-adjust to personalize the sound so it all hits just right.
  • Go ahead, listen longer.
    The headphones play up to 24 hours on Quiet or Aware Mode (up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio).*
  • No more “huh?” when you want to say “hello”
    Hear and be heard clearly on calls with a revolutionary mic system.

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Ratings and Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from 100% worth it if you don't already own QC35/45 I have spent the last month-ish testing the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones ("QCU") walking around NYC, going to the gym, going on a few flights, and on the subway, and it is so easy to conclude that these are the absolute best ANC over-ear headphones I've ever used. For anyone wondering if these are the ones to get, the answer is an absolute yes. The only instance where I would not recommend these is where you already own the QC35 or the QC45. I compared the three headphones in a few different ways, and while the QCU won most of the time, it does not win by a significant margin, so while this is not a "necessary" upgrade from the previous-generation Bose headphones, it is still the best there is. Walking around NYC. All three headphones pretty much performed the exact same. If the QCU performed better, it might be because the ear cushion is a bit different from the QC35 and QC45. It has a bit more of a smooth finish, and less of a textured/cushiony finish than the QC35 and QC45. Still, all three performed perfectly. Going to the gym. I prefer the QCU here. The parts where I noticed a difference were when lifting and on the exhales, where your face kind of makes funny shapes when you're under stress, and the QCU ear cups just kept their shapes secure over the ears a little better than the QC35 and QC45, which helped to keep outside noise blocked out more consistently. Flights. This one is weird, I think I just prefer the softer, squishier ear cushions on the QC35 and QC45, especially for 3-5 hours of listening. The ANC was better on the QCU, which I suspect is what most people care about, but from a longer listening session perspective, I prefer the QC35 and QC45. I was able to "forget" that I was wearing headphones quicker with the QC35 and QC45 than with the QCU, despite the QCU audio experience being the winner. Subway. None of the three perfectly block out background noises on the subway unless you are OK with the volume being a bit loud. I listen around 40-60% volume, so naturally there is always going to be noise coming from the outside, but I think the QCU definitely performed the best here. For this category, I will absolutely be putting the QCU in my commuting backpack. I have used Bose as well as other competitors when it comes to ANC over-ear headphones. Bose wins every single time. Tiny nitpick though, the case forces you to fold the headphones in one particular way now.
Date published: 2023-11-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dopeeeee Great noise cancellation, features, and great sound quality. All while providing great comfort and being light.
Date published: 2023-11-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quiet Comfort, Indeed! The name is no lie... I just returned another pair of 2023 noise canceling headphones due to the poor fit and tight feel on my head, so it was a dream using the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra's. The name is no lie, the noise canceling blocks out your surroundings while sitting comortably on your head. Quiet Comfort indeed! The customization in the app is extensive and the sound modes have something for everyone. I love the way the spatial audio works no matter what operating system the device you're using is. I wish it handled Atmos natively and that there was a 3.5mm headphone jack going into the headphones but not a big deal if you keep the cable that comes with it. This is my go-to flight and home theater companion.
Date published: 2023-11-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Another great by Bose! I got the new Bose Ultra headphones for my fiance. Every time I looked for my N700s, they seem to be missing and on my fiance's head. After after she tried the new Bose Ultra headphones, she said they were the best headphones that she's ever used.... with the most incredible sound she's ever heard. She claims the new Ultras (compared to my N700s) have better noise cancellation, deeper base, and increased clarity when listening to all types of music. The design of the folding headphones similar, to the old Bose quiet 35, will definitely increase the life of the headphones considering how rough she is with headphones. I definitely recommend the new Ultras to anybody looking to replace, upgrade, or gift headphones! I highly recommend....you won't be disappointed.
Date published: 2023-11-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from TOP TIER Absolutely magnificent, immediately heard and felt the difference. Just placing it over your ears without even turning it on yet you notice a massive sound insulation. I'm not an expert with sound but it's pretty magnificent if I do say so myself.
Date published: 2023-11-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Product I received the Sandstone QC Ultra's a week ago and these headphones does everything and more in regard to the features of spacial awareness, immersion, and the noise canceling. All the features can be customizable within the Bose app to tailor everything to your liking. It's pricey but you'll get your money's worth as the years go by.
Date published: 2023-11-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Next Generation of Immersive Audio Call it what you will: spatial audio is the next big thing to come to headphones, but didn’t we already have this before? Dolby pushed for more speakers with virtualized branding of 7.1 surround sound in previous generations and subsequently pushed out the Dolby Atmos, which largely dropped speaker numbers. This is probably good, though, as most listeners aren’t audiophiles and probably couldn’t tell you the difference in Dolby speaker numbers. They want their music to sound good, and Bose does not fail to deliver. Audio, independent of the encoding stream in these new QuietComfort Ultra headphones, is spatial in its immersive audio algorithms. Whether this truly surpasses previous generations is debatable. Is today’s immersive audio really that different from virtualized Dolby Digital 7.1? It’s hard to say, but it does sound good. The bass, perhaps, like all headphones, is its weak point as lower tones felt less punchy than those of an external speaker system. Where it loses ground on sound, it makes up for it in noise cancellation. Noise cancellation has improved substantially, and pass-through features allow you to listen to your surroundings aware, which makes mealtime on an airplane especially easy to navigate as you can continue listening while asking for your entrée. New head-on detection is a nice addition. If you take the headset off, your media automatically pauses, and the new capacitive volume control, while totally unnecessary, is a fancy touch as opposed to prior buttons. One new feature that earns some criticism, however, is the new molded carrying case. prior generations allowed you to fold up and fit your headphones in easily. The new molded case requires exact adjustments and orientation of the headphones to place it back into the case which is a bit more cumbersome. The price point for immersive audio is also $100 more and you’ll have to determine whether that’s worth it to you. Fortunately, Bose has offered the QuietComfort non-Ultra model this year too without Immersive Audio with the cost savings. Overall Bose continues to deliver the ultimate noise cancelling headphones for which they have set the standard for generations, and you will not be disappointed with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Pros: - New spatial audio with Bose Immersive Audio - Exceptional noise cancellation with pass-through modes - Capacitive volume controls Cons: - Molded carrying case seems to be a step back in ease of use - Capacitive volume controls Cons: - Molded carrying case seems to be a step back in ease of use
Date published: 2023-11-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simply Amazing! These phones are amazing I'm in love! I wear them all the time!!
Date published: 2023-11-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sound Love The Product Great Sound quality 👌 Great Price
Date published: 2023-11-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Next Level Noise cancellation for Frequent Flier I am a traveling consultant that is on the road every other week if not every week. For me, noise cancellation and comfort is primary concern as I am spending about 8 hours on a plane a week. The other guys used to be my go-to with their folding design and excellent noise cancelling but I always missed the amazing comfort of my Bose QC35. I finally got both comfort and noise cancelling performance with the Bose QuiteComfort Ultra. Sound quality was amazing especially when using Spatial Audio but it’s not for every kind of audio input. I have yet to figure out when to turn it on vs. off for better sound but I am starting to get better. I also love that these fold away in a case which is essential to be able to keep these tucked away in my already full backpack. I look forward to using these for many many years to come and have replaced my standard set of noise cancelling headphones in my backpack.
Date published: 2023-11-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Noise Cancelling with warm, natural Sound Overall, the design is more compact and more streamlined, the new clean hinge design. It gives a light but sturdy feel and adjusts the position quickly. The pressure on the top and ear pads is just right and conceals ears fully. The sound is warm-natural, great for jazz and vocal music, and gives plenty of bass that can be adjusted through the EQ setting in the BOSE App. With a BT5.3, it can hold up to 8 devices. From my test with four different sources, there was no issue with switching on to others. It shows a noticeable operation range, working through the whole house (about 1200 Sq ft). No sound or connection breakages were noticed. The sound setting mode is similar to others: quiet, aware, and immersive. The immersive way gives a more focused and loud sound. The noise cancellation is on the top tier, and there are no complaints about listening conditions. The control is more intuitive and provides detailed customization. It gives a more straightforward way to control a single touch and sliding finger to adjust volumes and assign a customer function. It is a slim design with user experience in mind, A.K.A “ease of use,” with a natural sound focusing on the vocal and top tier ANC (noise canceling), so there is no doubt that it is one of the best travel companions.
Date published: 2023-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great 👍 I am happy with my bose,I will be buy the earbuds in a few weeks
Date published: 2023-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Headphones I got this today. Excellent headphones and connects with my bose music amplifier.
Date published: 2023-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose did it again I have been a Bose headphone owner for a while now. When I opened the packaging I was immediately impressed with the lack of plastic. Way to go in helping the environment. I also LOVE the USB-C. Let's make the world a better place and standardize our cables. I also like the cushioned headband that wraps around nearly the entire width of the headphones. Pairing this headset was a breeze. I've paired hundreds of Bluetooth devices over the years, and this one just seemed intuitive with my Samsung Galaxy. I also loved the 3 active noise cancellation modes. Quite, Aware and Immersion Modes. I can see a good use case for each of these in my house and my travels. I did have to download a new Bose App, but that wasn't a big deal since my older headphones were discovered in the new app. These headphones looks sleek and smooth... I also love love love the volume adjustment strip. So cool. Thanks Bose, you hit it out the park on this one...
Date published: 2023-11-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect I cannot tell you how amazing these are! Definitely worth the money!!!!
Date published: 2023-11-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Spatial audio is great and very comfortable! I absolutely love these headphones! Such great quality headphones and love the new spatial/immersive audio. Also they are really plushy and comfortable.
Date published: 2023-11-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great comfort. Extremely comfortable for long time use and great sound. While not on par with other "audiophile" headphones audio wise in this price range, in the ANC headphone catagory these quickly rise to the top. Their active and passive noise cancelation make for a pretty quiet set of cans. Moreover, the audio quality is impressive for the average consumer. I've had several friends try these headphones and their immediate responses all consisted roughly around the terms "good sound". The few gripes I have with these headphones are the fact that they have to be turned on when used with a wired connection (thus draining battery life), the charging speed, a loud thonk whenever you go down say a stair or two and an annoying bug where the headphones randomly pause your music for about 2 minutes after connecting from time to time. That said, I've grown attached to these headphones quite quickly. The playful V-shaped sound leaves little to be left desired and most of all, the comfort of these. They are possibly the most comfortable headphones. To me these are more comfortable than other even lighter headphones like the QC headphones, and stay comfortable for a much longer time than other likes the SONY XM5s. My recommendation is to try these on at least some point before buying them, since if they fit your head like they do mine, they immediately become irresistible.
Date published: 2023-11-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose QC Ultra Headphones Full Review The Bose QC Ultra Headphones take noise cancelling, comfort and immersive audio to another level. If you have not experienced this for yourself, it is hard to imagine and difficult to explain because nothing else feels and sounds like this. Comfort. The headphones are unbelievably light. I use that word “unbelievably” because my first impression was that I might have been ripped off. There was no way that a premium product could feel so… cheap! They feel about half the weight of my Sony and Sennheiser headphones and are supposed to be crammed with features. The padding on the earpieces and headband felt unsubstantial, like they could be blown away. So where did Bose put all this amazing goodness? It turns out that this is the start of what makes the QC Ultras so next level. That insubstantial cushioning cradled my head like air. Thay are so light and so comfortable that I can wear them for hours and hours with zero fatigue. I never noticed myself developing a pressure spot on any point of contact or ever feeling hot under the cups. Mostly I didn’t even notice I was wearing them at all. Quiet. Bose uses the terms Quiet, Aware, and Immersion to describe their pre-set noise cancelling levels. Quiet takes normal ambient sounds to nil. Humming A/C, office fans, droning passenger aircraft engine, all of it is erased. Speech is another story. No noise cancelling can eliminate the sound of another person yakking and listening to TikTok only 2 feet away. But they can come close. Enabling Quiet mode is like shutting a door. Like putting all the noisemakers in another room behind thick walls. Yes, at first still hear them, but in a muffled “can’t tell what they are saying anymore and don’t really care” sort of way. Then you put on your music or audiobook or whatever, and all the co-workers and their noisemakers fade so far out of awareness that they practically cease to exist. Aware. The QC Ultras have some pretty good passive noise filtration just by virtue of their construction. Even with the power of they kill a good bit of sound in my environment. Aware mode actively pipes in ambient sounds, especially speech, so that you can clearly hear the people around you. Sadly, you can’t always entirely ignore everything around you. Louder sounds and noises are still filtered out. Bose cares about your long-term hearing. So any noise above a certain level that could cause discomfort is automatically blocked out. Using the Bose app you can customize all of these settings. I like my custom “office” mode to have about 40% strength on the noise cancelling. That blocks most of the droning of compressors and turbines in the production area downstairs, but still allows me to hear someone calling my name from across the room, provided they use their big-boy voice. Immersion. This feature makes these babies Ultra! The immersion settings not only max out the sound cancelling capabilities but also have a function that gives the impression that the sound is being projected at you from a few feet in front of and above you. It stays at that point when you turn your head so you feel like the music is its own entity that’s pouring over you! It’s an amazing feeling and my favorite setting to use. Every time I have let someone try it their reaction is always the same. Eyes snap open mouth goes, “Wow!” Immersion is the perfect word for this setting because I feel submerged in sound and separated from my environment. Other cool features. Multiple pairing. The Bose CQ Ultra Headphones will pair to 2 devices at a time. I love this convenient feature at work because I can transition between my computer and my phone automatically. No manually connecting or disconnecting. The inputs are very simple. Two buttons and a raised, touch sensitive line control all the settings and they are simple and straightforward. Also if they aren’t to my liking and can customize what different inputs do with the Bose app. Support: Bose customer support is fantastic. I add this as a feature because when my first set of headphones because when I contacted customer support for an issue, they quickly had a replacement set on the way. I’ve done this with two different products over the years. Both devices were protected under the factory warrantee, and both were preplaced with new devices quickly. I can’t ask for anything better than that. Negative impressions. Not much. I must put something negative to make the review complete. The power button must be held down for a full second to turn on the device and sometimes it takes 2 or 3 seconds. Also, they are expensive. No denying they are expensive. Final thoughts. The Bose QC Ultra headphones are in a league of their own in noise cancelling and listener experience. Because of the way the headphones deliver sound I can hear little details in my music that I’ve never been able to hear before. The noise cancelling the sound clarity are second to none.
Date published: 2023-11-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose upped its QC series His head phone are comfortable and easy to wear for longer duration compared to the older versions (qc45). Multiple device connectivity is really handy for my work and personal use. Battery life is good. Will recommend this for any one who wanna buy a good quality headphones for a longer use. The audio quality sounds similar to the one that I used earlier. The active noise canceling is definitely an upgrade. The Boss music app is good. But I haven't used it much as the features on the app are just music modes and and noise cancelation profiles. I would totally recommend this if you haven't have a boss noise canceling device. But if you have QC35 or 45 then I don't think it is the necessary upgrade.
Date published: 2023-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best ANC headphones Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones have the best ANC in the market. The different modes are immersive, aware, and quiet work great. Immersive is spatial and ANC, allowing you to focus on the sound. Quiet mode blocks outside noise and awareness allow the important sounds in. The sound quality is very clean sounding. Treble, mids, and bass all have a distinct channel and don't bleed into each other. The app does have EQ settings so you can adjust bass, treble, and mids. The sound from Bose will never be bass-heavy. I feel the sound is too clean and is missing a warmth. The build quality is solid and the headphones are comfortable to wear for hours. My only complaint is the ear cups are too shallow. In summary, if you are looking for clean sound with awesome ANC the Bose QuietComfort headphones are for you.
Date published: 2023-11-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Headphones I've Ever Owned I've always been an earbuds person, and resisted trying headphones because I didn't like the idea of uncomfortable covers over my ears. These Bose QuietComfort Ultras, showed me I was completely wrong. They are extremely comfortable. So much so that I forget that I have them on. The Quiet, noise cancelling, mode is incredible ... the Immersive mode is next level. When listening to music in the Immersive mode it feels like you're at a concert playing all around you. I also love Aware mode, since it allows me to listen to a book or podcast and still hear my kids playing. I use these headphones throughout my work day, making calls and talking on video calls. They just don't have a flaw. I can't imagine ever using another brand.
Date published: 2023-11-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent noise cancelling headphones Comfortable and great sound quality. This is my first time using over-the-ear headphones. I have the Bose earbuds and love them but I've always wanted to try the over-the-ear ones. The sound quality is great, just like with the earbuds and what you expect from Bose. The noise-canceling feature is amazing! When you put these headphones on it's like blocking out the world around you. I used these for music, phone calls, and online meetings and it really blocked out everything, I could barely hear my dogs barking. My only issue is that when using them for calls it's hard to get used to not being able to hear yourself too well.
Date published: 2023-11-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome headphones To begin, the initial setup is simple and straightforward using the app. I was listening to my music and podcasts in less that a minute from unboxing. The intuitive menu on the app makes it easy to customize the EQ, source, and other functions. I enjoy the bass kick it gives. I feel like the immersive option can be improved as there is not much of a difference between the stereo and the immersive function. The headphone also kept disconnecting from my laptop Bluetooth connection. Overall, this headphone is a much more improved product compared to my previous Bose NC700 headphones.
Date published: 2023-11-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My new favorite headphones! They are unbelievably comfortable! Other headphones have too much clamping force that I was used to for years, Never again. My first BOSE product and I’m never going back. The sound is out of this world and I love the app with the equalizer. The noise cancellation and immersive audio are superb. The look is sleek and cool with the two-toned colors.
Date published: 2023-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from As always, Bose remains on top with sound quality! As always, Bose remains on top with the quality of sound! First of all, I am enjoying listening to the new Bad Bunny "Nadie sabe lo que va a pasa manana" album through these. The sound is rich, I love the noise cancellation because I can hear the lyrics better. I even used them for a 6-hour flight and they worked flawlessly. The sound quality is excellent with a very balanced sound that I appreciate. R&B Hip-Hop or classic rock sounded appropriate with no raspy highs or booming lows. I love how once I put them on, they automatically connect to my iPhone. I don't need to go through the Bose Connect/music app. I have been a fan of this brand for 10+ years. Bose is all I own for sound I'm happy they remain consistent with the quality, longevity of their products, and the best sound!
Date published: 2023-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose outdid themselves! Phenomenal! That’s my description of these headphones in one word. To begin with, the design is absolutely beautiful. I love how, when you adjust the length of the earpiece you don’t hear that clicking noise. The earpiece glides in and out very smoothly. The finish and quality of the headphones is top notch and it shows. When I wear them, it doesn’t even feel like I have headphones on, they are that comfortable. As for the use of the headphones, I really, really love how they added the volume bar which increases and decreases with the swipe of your finger. The sound quality is really good. As an owner of other Bose headphones (QC35 and QC45), I can confidently say that these are by far the best headphones Bose has put out. The immersive mode is a great feature. It sounds as if I’m in the music video. I absolutely love them!
Date published: 2023-10-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Headphones of the Future! Bose has always been known for high quality products and sound innovation. They continue to deliver with their latest release of Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. They offer a comfortable fit and sleek styling with a high quality compact carrying case included. The noise cancellation technology is unbelievable and makes long flights feel like sitting in your living room. The 2-button controls and touch sensitive volume slider are very intuitive and easy to get used to. The Bose Music app allows you to easily control settings and save custom modes. In addition to the noise cancelling, these also offer sound quality that will blow your mind. Especially in the immersive mode, which is like sitting in your own personal concert hall!
Date published: 2023-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Game Changing Headphones of 2023 These headphones are….. AMAZING. In comparison between the NC700’s and the AirPods Pro Max the QC ultra’s are the perfect blend. The three modes Immersive, Ambient, and Quiet mode are HUGE versatility factors that make adaptability for daily use a no brainer. The actual quality of sound is vastly improved from the NC700’s but still keeping the base that I love with boss. The headphones are light and feel premium themselves. Truly Bose has outdone themselves with this new pair of headphones.
Date published: 2023-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great device.Being hearing impaired, I can now watch and hear my TV and other bluetooth devices and put my hearing aids away.
Date published: 2023-10-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Headphones look and feel very slick. Case is not clunky and I appreciate the simple design. I work from home and use them for Zoom calls and jamming to music. Very easy to switch from device to device and quite comfortable for my small head. Immersion mode is next level compared to noise cancellation. Though I will say my AirPod Pros offer almost equivalent immersion audio. I sometimes feel like it's not loud enough... but maybe that's a good thing as the noise cancellation is perfect. Buttons/functions make sense and are easy to remember.
Date published: 2023-10-26
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