Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Review Summary

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds aim to set a new standard for premium wireless earbuds. They offer top-notch audio, leading noise cancellation, and unmatched comfort. Bose has crafted earbuds for commuters, audiophiles, and professionals. They build on its QuietComfort series. They seek tranquility. Here’s a review from our hands-on test.

Design & Build Quality

The QuietComfort Ultra earbuds have a sleek, minimalist design. It reflects Bose's commitment to practicality and beauty. Available in black and white, they come with a compact, sturdy charging case.

Lightweight, the earbuds fit securely with Bose’s soft StayHear Max tips. These tips, offered in three sizes, accommodate various ear shapes. Our tests showed they stayed in place during workouts and long commutes. They remained comfortable even after extended wear.

With an IPX4 rating, the earbuds resist sweat and light splashes, making them ideal for workouts or outdoor activities. While not as tough as some sports earbuds, the QuietComfort Ultra strikes a good balance between durability and elegance.

Noise Cancellation Performance

Bose is renowned for its noise cancellation, and the QuietComfort Ultra earbuds uphold this reputation. Their Advanced Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) tech and custom modes excel at sound isolation.

Our tests showed the earbuds effectively blocked low sounds, like airplane engines, and high ones, like office chatter. The Aware Mode with ActiveSense feature lets users hear ambient sounds when needed. This ensures awareness in busy settings.

The seamless transition between modes, controlled via the Bose Music app, further enhances their usability.

Sound Quality

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds offer a rich, well-balanced sound profile. Powered by Bose’s CustomTune technology, the earbuds adjust their audio output to match the unique acoustic properties of the user’s ears.

The bass is deep yet controlled, mids are crisp and clear, and highs sparkle without becoming harsh. Whether streaming music, watching movies, or taking calls, the audio quality remains pristine. In our tests, genres ranging from classical to EDM sounded immersive, with exceptional clarity and detail. Podcasts and audiobooks were equally enjoyable, thanks to the earbuds' precise vocal reproduction.

Spatial Audio is a game-changer. It provides 360-degree sound that enhances music and movies. Not every track supports this feature. But, it works well with compatible content.

Comfort & Usability

The QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are designed for ease of use. Users can adjust volume, skip tracks, or activate noise cancellation with simple gestures. The touch controls are intuitive. Bose's Voice Assistant support (Google Assistant and Siri) worked perfectly in our tests. This improved hands-free usability.

Battery life is solid. You get six hours of playback on a charge, plus 18 hours from the case. A 20-minute charge gives up to two hours of playback. So, the quick-charge feature makes these earbuds reliable for users on the go.

Connectivity & Features

The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.3. It ensures a stable, fast connection with minimal dropouts. Bose has added multipoint pairing. It lets users connect the earbuds to two devices at once. Switching between a laptop and a smartphone was smooth. This was a big advantage for professionals in hybrid work environments.

The Bose Music app enhances the earbuds. It lets you customize the EQ, update firmware, and adjust modes. We did encounter some latency issues during gaming. This may disappoint hardcore gamers.

Overall Score: 4.5/5

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds are much better. They excel in audio performance and usability. They are expensive. But, their industry-leading ANC, great sound, and Spatial Audio make them a top choice for those who want the best wireless earbuds.

They excel in almost every area except gaming and budget users. So, they top the premium wireless earbuds market.