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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: specs and price

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Why is Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones better than the average?

  • Bluetooth version
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    5.3vs4.57
  • Maximum Bluetooth range
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    30 mvs11.34 m

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User reviews

Overall rating

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
9.0
1 User reviews
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
9.0/10
1 User reviews

Features

Build quality

10.0/10
1 votes

Sound quality

9.0/10
1 votes

Value for money

7.0/10
1 votes

Comfort

10.0/10
1 votes

Noise isolation

10.0/10
1 votes

Comments

honk

honk

1 month ago

9 / 10

they are a 9/10

honk

honk

1 month ago

9 / 10

they sound good, slightly bassier than average but this can be easy corrected by some minor changes with an equaliser. The noise cancelling is probably the best I've ever heard and the comfort is on par with some top end audiophile headphones.

Pros

  • very good noise cancelling
  • build quality, made from quality plastic and aluminium
  • easy to use controls
  • very comfortable
  • not sweaty or hot feeling
  • nice design
  • has an aux port for devices that don't support bluetooth
  • good top ends and mids, good sounding bass as well but slightly louder
  • comes with a leather case with USB cord and auxiliary cord

Cons

  • expensive
  • talking voice similar to Chinese offbrands very annoying
  • slightly bassy
  • loud noise when you walk too hard or jump
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Design

Fit

Over-ear

The fit of the headphones.
weight

254 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
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With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
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It can be folded into a more compact form.
has a tangle free cable
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The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
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The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
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The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

Sound quality

has active noise cancellation (ANC)
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This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
lowest frequency

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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency

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The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size

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The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance

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Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level

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Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
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Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
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The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.

Power

Battery life

24 hours

The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The battery life when using active noise cancellation (ANC), as given by the manufacturer.
The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
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The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
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It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power

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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has a solar power battery
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a rechargeable battery
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.

Connectivity

Connectivity

Wireless & wired

The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive
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aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX
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aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
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LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency
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aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD
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aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
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aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC
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AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Features

has a noise-canceling microphone
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These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
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Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
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Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
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There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
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A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
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There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.

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