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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is strongest when you care about premium comfort and immersive ANC. At about $349, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones if premium comfort matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if expensive.
Score
8.8 / 10
Reference price
$349
Released
Oct 3, 2023
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 29, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 3 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want premium comfort and immersive ANC.
- Skip it if multipoint and codec support still vary by phone ecosystem.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for premium comfort
- Call quality is more reliable for remote meetings
- Reference US pricing around $349 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Multipoint and codec support still vary by phone ecosystem
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Premium ANC pricing is easy to overpay for if you mostly stay home
Key specs
- Type
- Over-ear wireless headphones Needs confirmation
- Form Factor
- Closed-back over-ear Needs confirmation
- Driver Size
- Bose custom drivers Needs confirmation
- Noise Cancellation
- Active noise cancellation Source cited
- Transparency / Ambient
- Aware mode Needs confirmation
- Sound Profile
- Immersive Bose signature with CustomTune Needs confirmation
- Battery Life
- Up to 24 hours; up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio Source cited
- Battery With Case
- Not applicable Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Noise Cancellation
9.4
Sound Quality
8.8
Comfort
9.5
Battery
8.2
Call Quality
8.3
Value
7.8
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Bose, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra launch specifications · Bose · accessed Jul 29, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Noise Cancellation, Battery Life, Charging
Editorial specification note
Bose's official QuietComfort Ultra launch announcement verifies active noise cancellation, USB-C charging, and 24-hour or 18-hour Immersive Audio battery modes as of 2026-07-29. Unbadged fields remain editorial reference data.
Editorial price note
Bose US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
18 tracked specs across 7 groups · 3 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Design
- Type
- Over-ear wireless headphones Needs confirmation
- Form Factor
- Closed-back over-ear Needs confirmation
- Weight
- Around 250g Needs confirmation
| Type | Over-ear wireless headphones Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Closed-back over-ear Needs confirmation |
| Weight | Around 250g Needs confirmation |
Audio
- Driver Size
- Bose custom drivers Needs confirmation
- Noise Cancellation
- Active noise cancellation Source cited
- Transparency / Ambient
- Aware mode Needs confirmation
- Sound Profile
- Immersive Bose signature with CustomTune Needs confirmation
| Driver Size | Bose custom drivers Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Noise Cancellation | Active noise cancellation Source cited |
| Transparency / Ambient | Aware mode Needs confirmation |
| Sound Profile | Immersive Bose signature with CustomTune Needs confirmation |
Battery
- Battery Life
- Up to 24 hours; up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio Source cited
- Battery With Case
- Not applicable Needs confirmation
- Charging
- USB-C charging Source cited
- Quick Charge
- 15 minutes for about 2.5 hours Needs confirmation
| Battery Life | Up to 24 hours; up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio Source cited |
|---|---|
| Battery With Case | Not applicable Needs confirmation |
| Charging | USB-C charging Source cited |
| Quick Charge | 15 minutes for about 2.5 hours Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC, Snapdragon Sound/aptX Adaptive on supported versions Needs confirmation
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3 Needs confirmation
- Multipoint
- Yes Needs confirmation
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC, Snapdragon Sound/aptX Adaptive on supported versions Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 Needs confirmation |
| Multipoint | Yes Needs confirmation |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- Not water-sport rated Needs confirmation
| Water Resistance | Not water-sport rated Needs confirmation |
|---|
Calls
- Microphone System
- Multi-mic array with CustomTune Needs confirmation
| Microphone System | Multi-mic array with CustomTune Needs confirmation |
|---|
Usability
- Controls
- Touch and button controls Needs confirmation
- App Support
- Bose app Needs confirmation
| Controls | Touch and button controls Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| App Support | Bose app Needs confirmation |