The verdict
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are widely praised as the best noise-cancelling earbuds available, offering exceptional comfort, powerful bass, and top-tier ANC. However, potential buyers should note that enabling the immersive audio feature drastically reduces battery life and the case does not support wireless charging. Despite the high price tag, they remain a top choice for those prioritizing sound quality and silence.
Strengths
- +Delivers punchy, musical sound with solid, weighty bass
- +Provides excellent active noise cancellation that outperforms rivals
- +Offers a comfortable, secure fit with a design similar to the QuietComfort Earbuds II
- +Features immersive spatial audio capabilities for an enhanced listening experience
Watch-outs
- −Using Immersive Audio significantly slashes battery life
- −Lacks wireless charging support for the charging case
- −High MSRP of $299 makes them expensive compared to some competitors
Who this is for
At a glance: Best for anc — class-leading silence with weighty bass.
Why you’d buy the Bose QC Earbuds Ultra
- Delivers punchy, musical sound with solid, weighty bass.
- Provides excellent active noise cancellation that outperforms rivals.
- Offers a comfortable, secure fit with a design similar to the QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Why you’d skip it
- Using Immersive Audio significantly slashes battery life.
- Lacks wireless charging support for the charging case.
- High MSRP of $299 makes them expensive compared to some competitors.
Rating sources
Our 4.5 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
