QuietComfort Ultra
2023Best-in-class quiet with immersive spatial audio.
Launch price $429Today $349
Then vs. now
8881Aging gracefully — only 7 points off its 2023 standing.
View as table
| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 89 | 85 |
| Noise cancelling | 97 | 86 |
| Comfort | 94 | 91 |
| Battery | 82 | 74 |
| Features | 90 | 78 |
| Value | 78 | 72 |
Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works
Our verdict
Best-in-class quiet paired with immersive spatial audio and Bose's signature comfort — the pick if silence is the priority.
Pros
- Class-leading noise cancellation
- Very comfortable for long sessions
- Immersive spatial audio mode
Cons
- Spatial audio won't suit everyone
- Pricey
- Battery trails the Sony
Best for: Travellers who want the quietest cabin and plush comfort.
Specifications
Audio
- Driver
- 35 mm dynamic
- ANC
- CustomTune adaptive
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint
- Yes, 2 devices
Practical
- Battery
- 24 h ANC on
- Weight
- 254 g
- Charging
- USB-C
- Folding
- Flat + fold
