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.
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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

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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.
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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$379.00 $429.00

Product details

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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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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
The Best: WIRED recommends 2023

“These headphones offer the most silence, and some of the best features, we’ve ever heard”.

Sound just got real

These spatial audio headphones with Bose Immersive Audio push the boundary of what it means to listen. For you it means music that sounds realer than ever before.

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.
Man wearing Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Limited Edition

Surrender to the feel

Dive into multi-sensory experiences with audio and visual demos, stories, and more.

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

QuietComfortUltra Headphones Limited Edition

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 Ultra Headphones Awesome Product!! I would buy other products from Bose
Date published: 2024-02-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My favorite way to prepare for a performance. Light weight and comfortable. Great sound reproduction and the aware mode is great.
Date published: 2024-02-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Solid Headphones These headphones are upgrades to my previous Bose 700s. First observation and because I have a smaller head, these headphones fit more snug and yet still very comfortable. I like the added immersion features and have used on multiple occasions. A couple of improvements for Bose to consider. The volume adjustment slider on the headphones could have a slightly more defining ridge to make it easier to find. Secondly, the EQ could have more individual custom setting options including multiple presets based on the type of music or podcast being played/streamed. Outside of that, these are great headphones.
Date published: 2024-02-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice on and off switch I got these as replacement for my 700's which were great but these ULTRA-s are fantastic nobody can touch em well worth the price Thanks Bose you did it again Thanks STeve.
Date published: 2024-02-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just WOW Just when you think Bose has topped out on sound quality, they go and do this. This new immersive sound is game changing, puts you in the middle of the action so to speak. It’s amazing how clear the sound is, how deep the lows are and how many different angles the sound can come from, mind blowing really, just the best we’ve yet bought.
Date published: 2024-02-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Returned the Bose 700 Great service and prompt responses. El handled my problem with great professionalism and I am going to love my new headphones!
Date published: 2024-02-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Noise cancelling is Amazing I bought this to use at my office and can't believe how well the noise cancelling works!
Date published: 2024-02-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Sound and Quality! Such great sound quality! I was hesitant to spend such a large amount on headphones and not like them! Bose did not disappoint connection is seamless and the sound is so great. Experience listening to music like never before. Also absolutely LOVE the sandstone color option.
Date published: 2024-02-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's OK headphone Its work as it should be, sound quality is good at it price
Date published: 2024-02-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Quiet Comfort Indeed! I received this as a Christmas gift from my husband and kiddos. And I absolutely love it. High-quality sound and ease of use have made me a fan of Bose for life.
Date published: 2024-02-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose = W PRODUCTS Getting them shipped currently but knowing the quality of Bose products this is probably the best of the best, no doubt about it. I can’t wait till they get here!!
Date published: 2024-02-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing customer service, best products as always.
Date published: 2024-01-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Crisp, Detailed Sound The sound quality is excellent. Currently enjoying The Smile's new record Wall of Eyes. The intricacies sparkle and shine and fit in the mix right where they should. The bass is solid without any crunchies going on. BTW - This is at flat EQ - so exactly how the artist intended the mix to be. I'm currently in a bar with very loud crappy music playing. But the noise cancellation feature makes it so that i can't hear amything but the song I have on in my headphones.
Date published: 2024-01-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Change your life ... I bought these randomly, I mean I've never paid this much for headphones but wow! Game changer, I'm hooked.
Date published: 2024-01-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Went for the upgrade I am a long time Bose user, however I love my new headphones!
Date published: 2024-01-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top Rating Great sound! Compared to other brand headphones, far superior.
Date published: 2024-01-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like all the features of them Got these QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and they are absolutely positively amazing I have a few Bose products and they never let me down!!!
Date published: 2024-01-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great performances I bought this 2 weeks ago, and i'm really happy with this headphone. Have an incredible noise cancellation and great sound.
Date published: 2024-01-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Headphones The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are the best in the market. Great design, very comfortable and provides amazing noise cancelling. The sound, clarity is just amazing. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2024-01-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from NC Headphones - Awesome Product !! I have always loved Bose products.. Extensively used Quiet Comfort, NC700, NC EarBuds, Revolve and bose had never disappointed. Ordered Quiet Comfort Ultra and excited to use it. Will update more after using for some time
Date published: 2024-01-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing headphone! Spetacular! Amazing product! In Airplane the ANC is simply perfect!
Date published: 2024-01-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excited to have these arrive, great warranty and customer support!
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing headphones! I recently bought these headphones and passed my QC45s to my son, There is definitely an upgrade to the sound clarity, comfort, and noise cancellation. I'm simply amazed at how good these headphones sound and how comfortable they are. Amazing headphones so I cannot wait to try them out on my next flight!
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bose Wins Again I just got these. I have the QC headphones and love them. But when I saw these, the hair on my arms stood up. So sleek and beautiful, and comfortable. The ear pads and head pads are so soft and buttery, it feels like a feather on your head. When I'm relaxing listening to music, I forget I'm wearing them. They have excellent new features, the volume control is really cool. The three sound modes are each an experience with the immersion mode, out of this world. My review is Bose knocked it out of the park again. Do yourself a big fat favor and pick up a pair of these.
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buy em Very comfy great noise reduction and very good fit
Date published: 2024-01-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I bought a different Bose headphones after couple months using it an unfortunately the noise cancellation feature wasn’t working properly and there was squeaky noise while typing especially with certain apps. So I reached to Bose customer service and was very helpful in helping me resolve the issue by upgrading it to the quiet comfort ultra. I’m very much excited to try the new headphones.
Date published: 2024-01-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Flawless 5-Star Performance I'm thrilled to award the QC Ultra Headphones a well-deserved 5-star rating based on my exceptional experience. Immersive Audio: The audio quality is unmatched, providing a truly immersive experience with rich and precise sound across various genres. Connectivity: Seamless Bluetooth pairing and reliable connectivity offer a hassle-free experience, allowing effortless device switching. Comfort/Fit: Designed for comfort, these headphones offer a snug fit with plush cushions, making them ideal for extended use. The lightweight design and noise isolation enhance the overall comfort. Brilliant Sound Quality: The QC Ultra delivers a brilliant sound profile, achieving a perfect balance between bass, mids, and highs. The audio reproduction is clear, making it a delight for all types of content.
Date published: 2024-01-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 😍 These headphones were a great purchasing choice! They have excellent sound quality and clarity, making them a top pick. It's always nice to find a product that exceeds expectations, like these headphones.
Date published: 2024-01-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So far they have been very good great sound as always and loving the noise cancelling and immersion
Date published: 2024-01-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent noise cancellation I am very happy with the sound and noise cancelling. They are also very comfortable and lighter than my previous Sony headphones. Worth the extra money.
Date published: 2024-01-13
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