Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Review
OBy Olivia•Updated June 2026•48h hands-on testing•Independently tested
4.6out of 5
★★★★★★★★★★
Olivia's rating
Approx. $299.00
Best noise cancellation, full stop — the most serene commute of any earbud we tested.
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How it scored
Sound quality4.2
Battery life4.8
Comfort & fit4.5
Value for money4.2
What we liked
- +Best-in-class ANC
- +Comfortable, secure fit
- +Clean, balanced tuning
What could be better
- –Shorter battery life
- –No aptX/LDAC
If silencing the world is your priority, Bose still wins. The QC Ultra's ANC is a notch above even Sony, and Immersive Audio is fun, though battery life trails the pack.
Hands-on photos
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How we tested the Bose QuietComfort Ultra
48 hours hands-on. We bought this unit ourselves — no loaner, no sponsorship.
- ✓Used the Bose QuietComfort Ultra as a daily driver for commuting, calls and workouts.
- ✓A/B-compared sound and noise cancellation against current category leaders.
- ✓Measured real-world battery life from full charge to empty, ANC on.
- ✓Wore it for multi-hour sessions to judge long-term comfort.
Specifications
| ANC | Yes (best-in-class) |
| Battery | 6h + 18h case |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
Our verdict: a top pick
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