Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra combines Bose's famously comfortable fit with Immersive Audio spatial sound and some of the strongest ANC available.
- Brand
- Bose
- Category
- Headphones
- Released
- 2023
- Price
- $429
- VersusAnything Score
- 52/100
Key features
- Exceptional comfort
- Immersive Audio spatial mode
- Very strong ANC
Best for listeners who prioritise comfort and silence over battery life.
Bose QC Ultra specifications
| Active noise cancellation | Yes, CustomTune adaptive ANC |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Driver size | 35 mm |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Folds flat/inward | Yes, folds inward |
| Rated battery (ANC on) | 24 h |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes (2 devices) |
| Launch price (USD) | $429 |
Score breakdown
- Sound (30%)
- Comfort (20%)
- Battery (20%)
- Value (30%)
Scored against every pair of headphones in our database using the headphones weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Immersive Audio spatial mode
- Very strong ANC
- Strong comfort score (90/100 within headphones)
- Strong sound score (60/100 within headphones)
Cons
- Weaker battery score (20/100 within headphones)
- Weaker value score (40/100 within headphones)
Compare Bose QC Ultra against
Alternatives to Bose QC Ultra
- Sony WH-1000XM5 52/100
- Sony WH-1000XM6 42/100
- Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) 10/100
- Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 68/100
- Beats Studio Pro 76/100
Sources
- Bose QC Ultra: Bose official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.