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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is positioned for premium comfort and immersive ANC at a $349 editorial reference. Its main advantage should outweigh this documented drawback: Multipoint behavior still needs to be checked against the buyer's devices. 12 published specification fields have coverage from Bose's launch documentation; unbadged fields remain reference data.
Buying verdict
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is best suited to premium comfort and immersive ANC. Compare alternatives if this documented drawback would undermine that fit: Multipoint and codec support still vary by phone ecosystem.
Editorial score
8.8 / 10
Medium source confidence
Reference price
$349
Released
Oct 3, 2023
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Sep 9, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Source coverage: 1 cited reference covers 12 listed specifications. “Source cited” labels identify those fields; unbadged specifications remain editorial reference data pending field-level review.
These links open manufacturer or retailer pages so you can check live availability. Prices on this page are editorial references, not offers. Rankings and scores are not influenced by commercial relationships.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want premium comfort and immersive ANC.
- Skip it if confirm bose quietcomfort ultra headphones's weight, water resistance, and quick-charge behavior for the exact us configuration.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for premium comfort
- Documented battery for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Up to 24 hours; up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio
- Published charging for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: USB-C charging
Cons
- Confirm Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones's weight, water resistance, and quick-charge behavior for the exact US configuration
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones's $349 figure is an editorial reference, not a live retailer offer
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones has field-level citations for 12 of 18 listed specifications
Key specs
- Type
- Over-ear wireless headphones Source cited
- Form Factor
- Over-ear; folds flat into a compact storage case Source cited
- Driver Size
- Bose custom drivers Needs confirmation
- Noise Cancellation
- Active noise cancellation Source cited
- Transparency / Ambient
- Aware Mode with ActiveSense Source cited
- Sound Profile
- Bose Immersive Audio with CustomTune calibration Source cited
- Battery Life
- Up to 24 hours; up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio Source cited
- Battery With Case
- Not applicable Needs confirmation
Buying scores
These are editorial estimates, not laboratory measurements. Medium source confidence; 67% of listed specification fields currently have field-level citations.
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 Sep 9, 2026 · US Field-level coverage: Type, Noise Cancellation, Battery Life, Charging, Bluetooth Codecs, Form Factor, Transparency / Ambient, Sound Profile, Bluetooth, Microphone System, Controls, App Support
Editorial specification note
Bose's official launch announcement verifies the over-ear design, ANC, battery modes, USB-C charging, aptX Adaptive compatibility, Aware Mode, CustomTune, Bluetooth 5.3, beamforming voice pickup, physical/touch controls, and Bose Music app support as of 2026-09-09. 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 · 12 specifications have a field-level source citation.
Design
- Type
- Over-ear wireless headphones Source cited
- Form Factor
- Over-ear; folds flat into a compact storage case Source cited
- Weight
- Around 250g Needs confirmation
| Type | Over-ear wireless headphones Source cited |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Over-ear; folds flat into a compact storage case Source cited |
| Weight | Around 250g Needs confirmation |
Audio
- Driver Size
- Bose custom drivers Needs confirmation
- Noise Cancellation
- Active noise cancellation Source cited
- Transparency / Ambient
- Aware Mode with ActiveSense Source cited
- Sound Profile
- Bose Immersive Audio with CustomTune calibration Source cited
| Driver Size | Bose custom drivers Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Noise Cancellation | Active noise cancellation Source cited |
| Transparency / Ambient | Aware Mode with ActiveSense Source cited |
| Sound Profile | Bose Immersive Audio with CustomTune calibration Source cited |
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
- Qualcomm aptX Adaptive via Snapdragon Sound on compatible Android devices Source cited
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3 Source cited
- Multipoint
- Yes Needs confirmation
| Bluetooth Codecs | Qualcomm aptX Adaptive via Snapdragon Sound on compatible Android devices Source cited |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 Source cited |
| Multipoint | Yes Needs confirmation |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- Not water-sport rated Needs confirmation
| Water Resistance | Not water-sport rated Needs confirmation |
|---|
Calls
- Microphone System
- Beamforming microphone array for voice pickup Source cited
| Microphone System | Beamforming microphone array for voice pickup Source cited |
|---|
Usability
- Controls
- Power/Bluetooth button, capacitive touch strip, and multifunction button Source cited
- App Support
- Bose Music app Source cited
| Controls | Power/Bluetooth button, capacitive touch strip, and multifunction button Source cited |
|---|---|
| App Support | Bose Music app Source cited |