This set combines the world-class noise cancellation, spatialized audio, and all-day comfort of QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with the power of the AirFly SE transmitter, allowing you to enjoy your content even in places that don’t have Bluetooth® connectivity. Powered by AirFly SE, which features 20 hours of battery life and automatic pairing, this winning combo makes your favorite earbuds more unstoppable than ever before.
Spatialized 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.
Unrivaled comfort
Customizable listening modes
Simple touch controls
CustomTune technology
Long battery life

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds + AirFly SE Set

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Breakthrough spatialized audio for more immersive listening that makes your music feel realer than ever before — no matter the content or source. World-class noise cancellation and sound tailored to you. And a design that feels so good to wear. Say less. (Listen more.) QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the ultimate wireless noise cancelling earbud experience. 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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AirFly SE is a portable transmitter that allows you to stream audio to your wireless headphones or earbuds from devices without built-in Bluetooth®, such as in-flight entertainment systems, gym equipment in fitness centers, and anywhere else with only wired headphone jacks. Simply plug AirFly SE into the headphone jack on an airplane seat or gym treadmill to listen to movies or shows with your Bluetooth headphones. Compact and perfect for travel, the essential AirFly SE stays charged for 20 hours with high-fidelity audio to keep you going through even the longest flights.
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This set combines the world-class noise cancellation, spatialized audio, and all-day comfort of QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with the power of the AirFly SE transmitter, allowing you to enjoy your content even in places that don’t have Bluetooth® connectivity. Powered by AirFly SE, which features 20 hours of battery life and automatic pairing, this winning combo makes your favorite earbuds more unstoppable than ever before.
Spatialized 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.
Unrivaled comfort
Customizable listening modes
Simple touch controls
CustomTune technology
Long battery life
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QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds + AirFly SE Set
$283.99 $333.99

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

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What’s in the Box
  • 2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
  • Bose Fit Kit:
  • 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large)
  • 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3)
  • Charging case
  • USB-C® (A to C) cable (12")
  • Safety sheet
Headphone Fit In Ear
Microphones Built-in Microphone
Noise Cancelling Yes
Noise Control Type Adjustable Noise Cancelling
Water Resistant IPX4
Case Charging
Bud Single 1.23" H x 0.79" W x 0.96" D (0.017 lb)
Case 2.61" H x 2.34" W x 1.05" D (0.132 lb)
Product Material Plastic (PC-ABS), Silicone, Metal
Product Case Material Plastic (Hard)
Rechargeable Yes
Battery Charge Time 2 hours
Charging Accessory included Yes
Charging Interface(s) USB C PORT
Wireless Connectivity A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version 5.3
Bluetooth Range 30'
Bose App Bose Music App

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer all the same features as their predecessor, QuietComfort Earbuds II, plus breakthrough Bose Immersive Audio and the addition of Immersive Audio settings for Custom Modes. Other new features include Snapdragon Sound certification, using hi-res audio and low latency codec, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, and Google Fast Pair. QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds also feature a new metallic finish on earbuds, as well as a new notch/key alignment feature for stability bands that makes them easier to swap in and out.

Immersive Audio allows you to hear audio as if it were coming from beyond your QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, 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 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds utilize both passive and active noise reduction technologies. Passive noise reduction is similar to when you wear earplugs; there is a physical blockage preventing some of the sound from entering your ear. This is achieved through the earbud design with materials such as silicone eartips, and the acoustic seal created by having a proper fit. For active noise cancellation, your earbuds use sophisticated proprietary electronics with microphones both inside and outside the earbuds. 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.

The controls on the left and right earbud surfaces are the same, and they include:

• Swipe up or down for volume control

• Tap once to play or pause content

• Tap twice in quick succession to skip forward

• Tap three times in quick succession to skip back

• Press and hold the earbud surface to access a Shortcut. The default Shortcut function on both buds is to toggle back and forth between Quiet Mode (full noise cancelling) and Aware Mode (hear outside sound). You can add additional noise cancelling modes at sound levels between Quiet and Aware using the Bose Music app. The Shortcut on one or both earbuds can also be customized in the Bose Music app to access a mobile device’s built-in voice assistant

• Tap once to accept an incoming call

• Tap twice in quick succession to end a call, or decline an incoming call

Yes. The Single-bud Use feature allows you to take calls and listen to music using one bud. It will also seamlessly switch between your earbuds, and switches automatically if one of the earbuds runs out of battery or disconnects from Bluetooth®.

Yes. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have passed IPX4 testing, which means they are protected against sweat and splashing water from any angle. The interior of the charging case is resistant to water or sweat that may remain on the buds when they are placed inside for charging; however, it is not recommended that the outside of the case be exposed to water.

You should take some time to experiment with different eartip and stability band sizes to arrive at a combination that suits you, providing a gentle seal and a comfortable, stable experience. Keep in mind that it’s common for left and right ears to vary slightly in shape, so sizes may not match from left to right. Also, eartip and stability band sizes may be mixed and matched (such as using a size small eartip with a #3 stability band). If you find that you need alternate sizes, extra small and extra-large eartips and stability bands are available through Bose Support.

There are two lights: an Earbud status light inside the case between the earbuds, and a Charging Case status light on the outside of the case. Earbud status light (inner):

• Slowly blinks blue – Ready to connect

• Solid blue (5 seconds) – Connected

• Blinks white 2 times – Device list cleared

• Solid white (5 seconds) – Earbuds are fully charged

• Solid amber (5 seconds) – Earbuds are charging

• Blinks white 2 times – Reboot complete

• Blinks white 3 times, repeated – Updating earbud software

• Blinks amber and white – Error, contact Bose customer service

Charging Case status light (outer):

• Solid white – Case is fully charged (100%) and plugged in

• Solid white (5 seconds) – Case is charged (34% to 99%)

• Solid amber (5 seconds) – Case has low charge, less than one full earbud charge remaining (10% to 33%)

• Blinks amber 2 times – Case needs to charge (Less than 10%)

• Solid amber – Case is charging

• Blinks white 3 times, repeated – Updating case software

• Blinks amber and white – Error, contact Bose customer service

Yes. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have an adaptive microphone system that allows you to use them during calls when connected to any smartphone. In addition to traditional calls, the earbuds 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. In addition, self-voice (adjustable in the Bose Music app settings) allows you to hear yourself naturally, as if you weren’t wearing earbuds at all, so you can monitor the volume of your voice and minimize the effects of speaking while wearing earbuds.

Snapdragon Sound refers to an audio and software processing infrastructure developed by Qualcomm, focusing on robust and low latency Bluetooth connectivity and leveraging the aptX Adaptive codec. AptX Adaptive will “adapt” the audio quality seamlessly and continuously based on the strength back to the source’s device to maintain a good wireless connection and avoid audio dropouts. This means that for a great wireless connection, you can get the highest possible audio quality up to and including “lossless” audio. The normal sampling rate applicable in your Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is 44.1 kHz and will adapt up to 48.1 kHz when “high resolution” listening. The codec also has a low latency mode, aka “Gaming Mode.” Just as with audio quality, the codec will “adapt” to achieve the best (lowest) latency possible given the current wireless conditions.

Snapdragon Sound is applicable only to Android users with Snapdragon Sound Certified devices.

Google Fast Pair is a technology developed by Google to expedite the initial pairing process between source devices and headphones. Android users (OS 6.0 or newer) will enjoy the rapid setup Google Fast Pair has to offer by simply turning on their headphones and selecting the Google pair pop-up window on their Android device (Android device location services and Bluetooth must be set to “on”).

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Owner's guide

AirFly SE

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What’s in the Box
  • AirFly SE
  • USB-C to USB-A charging cable
  • Owner's Manual
  • Quick Start Guide

AirFly Bluetooth adapters work with a variety of Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Among these, we have tested Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, and QuietComfort Earbuds II to ensure compatibility with media playback. Note: AirFly does not support telephony. Learn more about setting up and using AirFly. >

Why buy from Bose

QC Ultra Earbuds features

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
  • Breakthrough spatialized audio for more immersive listening
    A must-have feature for any true music lover, Bose’s revolutionary take on spatialized audio immediately puts you in the center of the listening action, no matter the content or source.  Your music sounds more realistic, taking immersive audio to new heights. 
  • World-class noise cancellation and sound tailored to you
    Proprietary Bose CustomTune technology takes your listening experience to another level by analyzing your ears and adapting the sound and active noise cancellation to their unique shape.
  • Listening modes to match any mood or moment
    QC Ultra Earbuds offer three listening modes: Quiet, Aware, and Immersion. Each of these modes can be customized to the situation or your personal preference. You can even create custom modes in the Bose Music app.
  • All-day comfort starts with the right fit
    QC Ultra Earbuds are extremely comfortable due to the soft, umbrella-shaped tips, which seal off the opening of your ear to reduce outside noises while the stability bands hug the contours of your ears for a snug fit. They come with nine potential combinations of eartips and stability bands that you can mix and match for the ideal fit

 AirFly SE features

AirFly SE
  • No more cumbersome cords
    Use AirFly SE to wirelessly transmit audio from in-flight entertainment, gym equipment, or any 3.5 mm audio jack to your Bose wireless headphones.
  • No Bluetooth? No problem.
    Use AirFly SE where there is no Bluetooth connection available to allow wired speakers/soundbars, rental cars, and boat sound systems to wirelessly receive audio from gaming devices, phones, or tablets.
  • Seamless automatic pairing
    Pairing is easy with AirFly SE’s automatic pairing mode, which starts as soon as you turn it on. Use the on/off switch to conserve battery and the reset button for pairing with different devices.
  • 20 hours of brag-worthy battery
    With 20 hours of battery power, AirFly SE will keep you going through even the longest commercial flight. Just plug AirFly SE into your seat’s headphone jack to listen with your wireless Bose noise cancelling headphones. If you forget to charge before takeoff, you can still use your SE while it’s charging with the included cable.
  • New volume controls
    AirFly SE features new volume controls that let you turn sound up and down without touching the seat back screen. Need to mute for a minute? It takes just two taps to pause your content when the service cart rolls around.

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