Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
A solid mid-range pick in the wireless earphones line-up, with 6 hours up front.
64/100
6 hours24 hoursIPX45.3in-ear
£273best price at Amazon
In stock at 2 retailers
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- Wireless charging
- Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Battery (ANC on)4 hours
Battery (with case)24 hours
Fast charge (5/10 min)20
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)4
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Touch controlsYes
More specs
Wireless charging caseYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose QuietComfort Ultra vs JBL JBL Tune Beam 2
Bose QuietComfort UltraJBL Tune Beam 2
| BoseBose QuietComfort UltraThis page | JBLJBL Tune Beam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64 /100 | 64 /100 |
| Battery hours | 6 hours | 10 hoursBetter |
| Battery total | 24 hours | 30 hoursBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Driver | — | 10 mm |
Who it's for
Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 64/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the AirPods Pro 3?
The AirPods Pro 3 scores 65/100 versus this one at 64/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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