Bose QuietComfort
Score: 82/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Score: 84/100Rankings
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st Gen) offers best-in-class ANC, CustomTune personalization and Spatial Immersive Audio in a lightweight over-ear package with up to 24 hours of playtime. It lacks water resistance and a dedicated EQ app, and its bulkier design may not suit active use. Ideal for commuters, travelers and audiophiles who prioritize ANC and comfort.
Bose QuietComfort headphones are over-ear wireless headphones delivering strong ANC, comfortable plush fit and up to 24 hours of battery life, making them ideal for travel and office use. They miss a dedicated mic-mute button, have no water-resistance, and are relatively heavy. Best for commuters and travelers who prioritize comfort and long listening time.
| Attribute | | |
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24 hoursbest | 24 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 238 gbest | 250 g |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest |
9 mbest | 9 mbest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
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Weight (g) | 238 g | 250 g |
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Professional reviewers highlight the QuietComfort headphones for their comfortable, durable construction and accurate, warm sound signature with low distortion. The adjustable ANC and multipoint Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity are praised, as is the long 24-hour battery life with a convenient quick-charge feature. The only notable criticism is the lack of a dedicated microphone mute button.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are praised for their comfortable over-ear design, effective ANC and long battery life, though users note the lack of water resistance and a missing mic mute button.
“won't "drag ears down" even after hours”
Professional reviewers commend the QuietComfort Ultra for its best-in-class ANC, comfortable lightweight build, and innovative CustomTune calibration that keeps sound consistent across different fits. They also note the strong battery performance and robust Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity, while flagging the bulkier form factor, lack of water resistance, and the fact that a newer generation has already been released.
Users consistently praise the headphones for their comfort, long battery life, and effective noise cancellation that makes commuting and travel pleasant. Common complaints revolve around the bulkiness for active use, occasional bass variability depending on head shape or glasses, and the missing IP rating for sweat-prone activities.
