Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Very comfortable ; Excellent sound quality ; Top-notch noise canceling ; Hi-res and lossless audio ; Excellent spatial audio

No wireless charging ; Outdoor call quality could be better

“if you’re keen to try spatial audio, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a great companion.”

Comfy to wear ; Very good noise-cancellation ; Excellent wireless performance ; Engaging audio quality

Average call quality ; Noise-cancellation seems slightly diminished compared to previous gen ; More expensive than previous model

The same look and sound – but not quite the same noise-cancelling performance. The Bose QC Ultra Earbuds remain an impressive pair of true wireless earbuds, but there are areas for improvement

Class-leading noise-cancellation ; Very comfortable to wear ; Reliable wireless performance ; Richer but still balanced sound

Odd call performance ; Sony still the more exciting listen ; Expensive ; Immersive Audio works but lacks detail and sounds thin

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are the best noise-cancelling over-ears on the market with Bose somehow managing to best its predecessors’ already excellent performance.

Excellent ANC Improved audio Clearer transparency mode Comfy

Expensive Immersive Audio is inconsistent No USB-C audio

With the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, Bose remains near the top of the headphone heap. While Immersive Audio is great at times, the results are inconsistent and can be downright bad with some albums and songs. Still, the default tuning is improved...

Stellar ANC Spatial audio doesn’t require special content Upgrades with no price increase

Earbuds are still big Immersive Audio significantly impacts battery life Wireless charging costs extra

The QuietComfort Earbuds II were already the best true wireless model Bose had ever built, mostly due to their superior active noise cancellation. Add spatial audio that doesn’t require you to jump through any extra hoops to use and the QC Ultra...

Punchy, musical sound ; Solid, weighty bass ; Excellent ANC ; Comfortable

Immersive Audio slashes battery life ; No wireless charging

History repeats itself with Bose’s new flagship wireless earbuds – they nail comfort, noise-cancelling and sound quality

Folding design ; Rich, full-bodied sound ; Punchy, dynamic delivery ; Exceptional noise cancelling

Immersive Audio is unconvincing ; Expensive compared to key rivals ; Can’t be used via USB-C

Bose has brought its ‘A’ game with the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. These flagship wireless headphones are pricey, but they deliver class-leading, customisable ANC, while sound quality is both hugely accomplished and hugely entertaining. They have...

Fantastic, detailed sound with rich bass ; Class-leading noise-stopping power ; Comfortable and premium, with folding design ; Great smart features

24-hour battery life is weak ; Some will prefer a more neutral sound ; No USB-C audio input ; No LE Audio support (but it's promised)

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are not cheap, but from the moment you start using them, they feel worth every penny. The sound quality is electrifying, and the noise cancellation swallows you into a black hole of silence. They're also...

Top notch sound ; Incredible comfort ; Great app with powerful EQ ; Incredible noise cancellation ; Aware mode is fantastic

They look strange ; Case is larger than some ; 2 hour case recharge

Put simply – if you're in the market for one of the best sounding pairs of earbuds, these sit in scarce company. They are some of the very best, complete with a top notch app with a really usable range of adjustment on offer. You'll even find...

Class-leading noise canceling. Clear and sensitive sound with plenty of punch. Excellent instrumental staging. Fantastic call quality. Stylish and well-built design. Luxe, comfortable fit. Good customization options and features. Snazzy new onboard...

Middling battery life for premium cans. Spatial audio feature is only occasionally useful. Pricier than competitors.