Bose - QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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"And they are really really good while working out too - the fit is super snug and they just don't fall off ever - whatever you do."
"nice fit, good comfort, the best i found until now ... Bose has the perfect fit, at least for me. ... good fit."
"not a single other alternative I tried comes even close to the... comfort of these."
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"The fit, comfort, sound, and ANC are the best I've experienced. ... all the rest have markedly inferior ANC."
"Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds had the best ANC overall. ... On a plane, they blocked out engine noise almost completely, and even in noisy cafés, they handled voices really well."
"I have flown several times since I got these earbuds and they've been a godsend - flying is way more enjoyable now with ANC earbuds compared to my older non-ANC earbuds that I used to wear for flying."
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"The fit, comfort, sound, and ANC are the best I've experienced. ... all the rest have markedly inferior ANC."
"I actually picked up that my Apple Music had glitched, and was streaming me the lossy version of one of my well known tracks, with 1st Gen QCUE’s. I knew it sounded wrong. When I corrected the glitch, it was like taking a muffle off. Lifting a veil. If I had been younger I would have heard even more high frequency detail restored that had been thrown away in the AAC version."
"Bose has much better low frequency response and ANC, IMO. ... the Bose ANC is bar none, turning it on feels like flipping an OFF switch for my eardrums."
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"The best transparency mode for earbuds is the Bose QC Ultra."
"you can set them to pipe in noise from around you."
"Transparency = Still Top 3 but again I don't hear any significant difference over the 1st Gen"
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"Battery life is great, in regular use, I typically don't charge the case for the whole week (full time student, about ~4 hours of use per day)"
"Most days I only have them in for an hour or two, and they stay charged for about two weeks at that usage level."
"I'm sticking with the QCs for their longer battery life"
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"Also connection with iPhone has always been terrible. ... Dropped connections, sometimes it just won ’t connect."
"they would constantly disconnect from my s23."
"their firmware is garbage, so garbage in fact that it makes them entirely unusable. ... they keep continuously crashing, refusing to connect, and crashing some more, having extremely loud noise in one earbud all of a sudden, all kinds of random bs. ... my 6th pair of quiet comfort ultra earbuds is again randomly crashing."
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"their firmware is garbage, so garbage in fact that it makes them entirely unusable. ... they keep continuously crashing, refusing to connect, and crashing some more, having extremely loud noise in one earbud all of a sudden, all kinds of random bs. ... my 6th pair of quiet comfort ultra earbuds is again randomly crashing."
"issues where the left earbud will produce a popping sound and they won’t connect making you either reset your device or put them back in their case for a couple of minutes"
"personally I returned these immediately because they have an awful noise floor; unless you're in a pretty loud envirenment you constantly hear white noise and can't even turn off ANC. Idk about the ANC itself anymore because this issue bothered me so much."
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"Also connection with iPhone has always been terrible. ... Dropped connections, sometimes it just won ’t connect."
"they would constantly disconnect from my s23."
"they have connectivity issues (especially in areas where there are other 2.4GHz devices) and often bug out with one earbud completely disconnecting, requiring that you put them back in their case and sometimes completely factory resetting them."
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"O my i just tested these again during a number of calls and using different phones and wow they are awful!! ... but once it gets a little challenging these fall apart ... A complete fail sorry.. ... I'm getting barely any background noise cancellation with either set ... My voice comes through clear but the background is still there but maybe 30% of the volume. Tried with crowd noise at 65db"
"most importantly (for me) mic isolation and call quality. ... If you want to use earbuds for calls, the Bose simply aren’t an option. ... On 100% of calls I tried to take on those earbuds, the person on the other end said they could hear my surroundings better than they could hear me. ... Speakerphone was better."
"mic quality was really pure compared to even 100$ earphones"
123jamesng 1.0When you get a working pair, theyre pretty good! Love the bass, really deep, rich and hits you hard. But the treble was also enjoyable for me! I had issues, but their cs was amazing with warranty and eventually returns. Got the bose qc ultra headphone now!
200iqtoby 1.0i think they are great for music and the anc is also one of the best. they also fit pretty much perfect in my ears. if ur preference is music its a nobrainer. BUT like the 1st gen they still have white noise and its annoying in a quiet environment. at some point u also will have crackling noises because of the mics when dust gets into them and the permanent anc. imo they dont sound great for stuff like tv shows, youtube vids, podcasts, etc. they are always kinda too loud kinda too bassy too unreal...voices just dont sound authentic plus THE WHITE NOISE FROM HELL if u lay in bed and just wanna watch some stuff right before sleeping. i also have sennheisers momentum tw 4 and they sound WAY more authentic in podcasts etc. and have another dynamic for music but they have other downsides which the bose doesnt have. just my 2 cents
6baglowchert5slump 1.0I have owned both the Bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds, and the Sony 1000XM5 earbuds for over a year now. I prefer the Bose over the Sony for work. I pour and finish large slabs as a commercial concrete finisher, and these earbuds allow me to block out the noise from my coworkers, as well as machines. Whether I’m finishing an elevated deck with iron workers a level above me smashing steel, or if I’m tired of listening to my pendejo amigos, I just pop in my quiet-comfort ultras and my day becomes much better
Acceptable-Win-3669 1.0Would agree that the AirPods Pro 2 are your best bet. I like the sound from the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds but every 1-2 months one bud loses sound and I have to pair them again. So I don't recommend them. I have Sony WF1000XM4 and like them a lot. But if you are going to get those wait for the release of the XM6 this Fall and then get the XM5 cheap. The other I really like are the True Momentum Buds by Sennheiser. But for iPhones the AirPod really works.
actual_griffin 1.0I just got some AirPods Pro 3 last night in a raffle at work last night. I had just bought the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra at Costco that morning for $200. Between those two, the noise cancellation is close, but the transparency is much better on the AirPods. I have a headphone problem. I also have AirPods Pro 2, Pixelbuds Pro, Pixelbuds Pro 2, WF-1000XM4 and AirPods Max. I use a Pixel 10, but I also have a MacBook and an iPad, so I have a variety. I would say if you have an iPhone, the AirPods are the best by a wide margin. If you don't, take a look at the Bose.
Bose Quietcomfort Ultra. The noise cancellation is great.
AdAdorable927 1.0Daily-driver buds are all about convenience: something you can throw in a pocket, pop in for calls, gym sessions, or a grocery run, and forget they’re there until you need them. Below are a few models suggestion from my end that tend to rise to the top of tech-forum polls: **1.** **Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)** • Seamless iOS integration, reliable ANC/transparency, and the tiny case make them a no-brainer for iPhone users. • Mic performance is consistently strong for FaceTime or work calls. **2.** **Sony WF-1000XM5** • Class-leading active noise cancellation, customizable EQ, and multipoint Bluetooth. • If you commute on loud trains or value audiophile-grade tuning, these are tough to beat. **3.** **Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro** • Automatic device switching within the Samsung ecosystem, 24-bit audio with supported Galaxy phones, and comfy oval design. • Very pocket-friendly case compared with other premium ANC buds. **4.** **Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds** • The best passive fit + ANC combo on the market; they turn coffee shops into libraries. • Bose’s “Immersive Audio” spatial mode can add a bit of fun for Netflix on the couch. **5.** **Jabra Elite 8 Active** • Rugged IP68 rating and strong ear-lock fit make them ideal gym or outdoor companions. • Jabra’s multi-point lets you jump from laptop to phone without menu diving. **6.** **Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3** • Spacious, hi-fi soundstage and aptX Adaptive codec for Android users. • Case is a little thicker, but battery life compensates. **7.** **Cleer ARC II (open-ear)** • For anyone who dislikes having tips jammed in their ear canal all day, Cleer’s ARC series uses an open-ear “air-conduction” design. You hear your surroundings naturally while still getting surprisingly full mids and highs for music or podcasts. Perfect if you bounce between office chats, street traffic, and quick playlists without wanting total isolation. **Quick decision filter** • iPhone heavy user → AirPods Pro (ease of use) • Loud commute / flights → Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QC Ultra • Android hi-res listener → Sennheiser MTW3 • Rugged workouts → Jabra Elite 8 Active • Need situational awareness → Cleer ARC II
Adorable_Author_5048 1.0My momentum 4s came in the mail is quiet comfort ultras they were pretty good I'm yet to see how the momentums sound
adverseimpakt88 1.0Thanks for sharing your perspective on both. I bought and tried both as well but found I couldn't get a good fit or seal with any of the Airpods Pro 3 eartips at all, so as a result the sound to me wasn't good. The call quality though was fantastic. For me, the Bose have the better fit and seal, and the ANC and sound are fantastic. Call quality on the Bose is OK but not great. In the end, I returned the AirPods and kept the Bose and am very satisfied with the purchase.
Aggressive-Data-8822 1.0I have QC Ultras and was also losing connection but I read somewhere that you go into your Settings and then to Apps click the Bose app and turn off the app’s permission to access Bluetooth. I did that and I haven’t lost connection since and it has been days now. I hope it works just as well for you as it has for me.
ahhjihyodahyun 1.0my 2 reccs would be (depending on your budget): 1)bose quiet comfort ultra buds. best ANC right now id say, super comfy with those little stability bands, and the app lets you bump mids/treble a touch so vocals pop without killing bass. 2) [these tagry ones](https://d19h9m82wn0kp9.cloudfront.net/?q=OC4EIG9) (no model name so linking). dirt cheap but they seal well, battery is ridiculous, and the case shows charge so you actually keep them topped up. not bose-level sound but for the price they’re clear enough.