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
Why the QuietComfort Ultra stands out
Where it beats the average pair of headphones in its class.
Driver
35 mm dynamic
21% more than the 29 average
Weight
254 g
13% less than the 286 average
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
