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Bose QuietComfort Ultra

channels rate the Bose QuietComfort Ultra highest on comfort and fit (17 of 20 liked it) and lowest on bluetooth and connectivity (3 of 10).

32 channels 38 videos Page generated How this is counted

3 of 32 were sponsored by Bose or got a free unit; 7 disclosed another paid promotion or ad; public editorial analysis; commissioned reports are a separate paid service.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra: every topic, ranked

Ranked by the share of channels who liked each topic. Pick a topic for the quotes on both sides.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

Most channels agreed

  1. Comfort and fit17 of 20 liked it2 had a problem · 1 split
  2. Noise cancellation22 of 27 liked it5 had a problem
  3. Sound quality14 of 18 liked it2 had a problem · 2 split
  4. Transparency mode6 of 8 liked it2 had a problem

Opinion divided

  1. Design and build quality11 of 17 liked it5 had a problem · 1 split
  2. Spatial audio7 of 12 liked it4 had a problem · 1 split
  3. The companion app4 of 8 liked it4 had a problem

Most channels did not like it

  1. Bluetooth and connectivity3 of 10 liked it6 had a problem · 1 split
The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with BoseComplaints
Comfort and fit85% 17 of 2086% 12 of 142 objected · 1 split
Noise cancellation81% 22 of 2782% 14 of 175 objected
Sound quality78% 14 of 1890% 9 of 102 objected · 2 split
Transparency mode75% 6 of 82 of 32 objected
Design and build quality65% 11 of 1777% 10 of 135 objected · 1 split
Spatial audio58% 7 of 1256% 5 of 94 objected · 1 split
The companion app50% 4 of 83 of 54 objected
Bluetooth and connectivity30% 3 of 103 of 66 objected · 1 split

Looking for the downsides? Every problem 32 channels raised with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, in their words.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra against its rivals

Each line counts only the channels who covered both products. On each topic it counts those of them who discussed it for each product, so the two numbers can differ. These are positive-reception counts, not evidence of preference or equivalence. Counts read Bose QuietComfort Ultra first.

  1. Sony WH-1000XM5

    23 channels covered both

    The full comparison
    Separate reception
    Design and build quality 6 of 9 vs 4 of 15Sound quality 8 of 12 vs 15 of 17Comfort and fit 11 of 12 vs 13 of 16Noise cancellation 15 of 16 vs 15 of 17

  2. Sonos Ace

    20 channels covered both

    The full comparison
    Separate reception
    Comfort and fit 11 of 11 vs 7 of 13Sound quality 9 of 10 vs 8 of 12Design and build quality 5 of 10 vs 8 of 13Noise cancellation 13 of 14 vs 10 of 12

  3. Sony WH-1000XM6

    19 channels covered both

    The full comparison
    Separate reception
    Comfort and fit 8 of 9 vs 10 of 14Sound quality 6 of 9 vs 15 of 18Noise cancellation 11 of 13 vs 16 of 17Design and build quality 6 of 8 vs 13 of 17

Bose QuietComfort Ultra review, topic by topic

Both sides of every topic, in the same order as the ranking. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Comfort and fit

17 of 20 liked it · 2 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 17

“The actual cushion on the headband itself is extremely comfortable and I was going through about four to five hour listening sessions and you kind of completely forget that there's there”
9to5MacOct 2023at 0:49 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 2

“personally the ear cups created more pressure than the QC45s on my ears, making long-term wear slightly uncomfortable”
The French GlowOct 2023at 5:05 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“Where Bose really shines is comfort. These headphones are light, and the plush ear cups make them ideal for long flights or hours of uninterrupted listening.”
Audio ZoneOct 2024at 1:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“this synthetic synthetic leather area on the ear cups, they're a bit more comfortable than the previous generation”
GadgetsBoyAug 2026at 1:56 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the Ultra is ultimately more comfortable kind of like a seasoned armchair”
GearUP with AaronAug 2026at 11:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Noise cancellation

22 of 27 liked it · 5 had a problem

Liked it 22

“We put both of these in tier S, and while there might be some minute differences for all practical purposes, we think they are tier S, some of the best noise cancelling you can get on headphones today.”
DHRMEFeb 2024at 1:58 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 5

“the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones second generation do not do any better and also lets in a lot of background noise”
Weekend Gear GuideNov 2025at 9:44 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (4 more quotes)
“Now, the noise cancellation on this is excellent. I didn't notice any hissing and it blocks out a good amount of surrounding noise.”
GH Tech ReviewJul 2025at 3:16 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Bose built its reputation on noise cancellation and these headphones continue to impress me in that department.”
OscarminiFeb 2025at 3:18 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“This option has a solid mic, good battery life of about 30 hours, a compact foldable design and the best ANC available and excellent sound with a simple EQ tweak.”
This is Tech TodayIncludes a paid adJan 2026at 10:45 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“blocking up to 43.9 decibels compared to 41.4 on the Bose.”
Mike O'BrienPaid promotion disclosedMay 2025at 1:58 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Sound quality

14 of 18 liked it · 2 had a problem · 2 split

Liked it 14

“frequency sweeps show that the QC Ultras are a lot more V-shapeded, you're going to get more oomph and gravity in your base, and sound staging is a little more wide”
Aaron X Loud and WirelessPaid promotion disclosedDec 2023at 5:20 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 2

“Okay so straight out of the box if you don't do any EQing whatsoever to the Bose quiet Comfort Ultra headphones they sound incredibly middly.”
Mark Ellis ReviewsIncludes a paid adOct 2023at 4:18 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“The sound is crisp clear with a wide sound stage you can really hear all the individual instruments in a track”
SuperSafSponsored by BoseOct 2023at 3:19 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The base is beautifully tuned and is both robust and resonant and definitely avoid sounding buzzy or harsh.”
Erin LawrenceFree unit from BoseNov 2025at 3:17 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“I'd say the cleaner sound out of everyone here is from the Bose QC Ultras. There's a very good separation between your highs, your mids, your lows with the QC Ultra and I definitely like how they actually fit into that category.”
Booredatwork.comJun 2024at 9:09 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Transparency mode

6 of 8 liked it · 2 had a problem

Liked it 6

“this one is almost perfect not only it sounds natural just maybe a bit on the bright side as it boosts the treble more than I'd like, but it really opens up the pressure”
Kenneth TanakaPaid promotion disclosedAug 2024at 7:46 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 2

No quotable complaint among the 2 who objected. A quote has to be found in the video’s captions, state a clear verdict and come from a review rather than a setup guide. Hear them at the moment they raised it:

Design and build quality

11 of 17 liked it · 5 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 11

“the ultra is up I would say it's it's the I guess it's Ultra it's like their most high-end headphones that you can get with some new technology in it”
Tech By Leonat 0:22 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 5

“Some users have mentioned that the look of the quiet comfort line feels somewhat dated compared to more modern, sleeker designs.”
True ChoiceFeb 2025at 4:25 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“the Bose QC Ultra do feel the most premium here 'cause they have the best feeling leatherettes here, plus they also have those exposed metal headband arms”
GYMCADDYJun 2024at 2:16 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“They fold down, making them easier to toss into a bag, they're very comfortable to wear, and arguably have the best noise cancellation available.”
Kevin The Tech NinjaJul 2024at 0:44 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“The most notable difference design wise is the QC Ultra's dual hinge that allows it to fold down a little bit more compact compared to the Ace,”
CNETJul 2024at 0:56 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Spatial audio

7 of 12 liked it · 4 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 7

“Level up your content with immersive audio and our class leading noise cancellation. So this mode has both spatial audio, which they are calling immersion, immersive audio, with active noise cancellation turned on. This is the most…”
ShortCircuitSponsored by BoseNov 2023at 5:08 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 4

“Now these do support immersive audio, just like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, but like those earbuds, I still don't like it.”
SoundGuysDec 2023at 1:55 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“The one feature that the QC Ultra has over the regular QuietComfort is their version of spatial audio which is immersive audio”
RecordingNOWPaid promotion disclosedApr 2025at 3:09 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Well not as advanced as the dynamic head tracking on the Sonos Ace, Bose's technology still provides a significant audio enhancement.”
MinistryTechAug 2024at 1:17 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“It isn't something that I recommend for every type of music or every artist.”
CEONTHEMAKINGIncludes a paid adOct 2023at 6:18 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Bluetooth and connectivity

3 of 10 liked it · 6 had a problem · 1 split

Liked it 3

“multipoint on your Bose is one of its strongest features here, especially if you're an iPhone and a MacBook Pro user. These just connect really fast”
The French GlowOct 2023at 8:11 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Had a problem 6

“Bose has Google Fast pair, but pairing is sometimes annoying with the app not recognizing the headphones that are already paired”
DHRMENov 2023at 12:12 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (5 more quotes)
“And then you get a USB-C to audio jack which is good for flights for example”
GadgetsBoyAug 2026at 1:11 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Dual device pairing has really been convenient with this device”
OscarminiFeb 2025at 1:18 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“with the Bose QC Ultra, even if you want to use these headphones with a wired connection, they still have to be powered on”
GYMCADDYJun 2024at 5:29 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“the headphone jack here is not a standard 3 and 1/2 mm but rather a smaller 2 and 1/2 mm variant”
Kenneth TanakaPaid promotion disclosedAug 2024at 5:23 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“Snapdragon sound as much as I really like Qualcomm and Snapdragon, I have to say it's a little bit confusing. It doesn't work with all phones out there.”
Mike O'BrienPaid promotion disclosedMay 2025at 9:39 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Back to the ranking

Quick answers

Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth buying?
Most channels liked it on 4 of the 8 topics counted here, opinion was divided on 3 and most did not like it on 1. The clearest agreement is comfort and fit, where 17 of 20 liked it; the weakest is bluetooth and connectivity, at 3 of 10.
What do channels praise about the Bose QuietComfort Ultra?
Comfort and fit (17 of 20 liked it), noise cancellation (22 of 27 liked it), sound quality (14 of 18 liked it), transparency mode (6 of 8 liked it).
What do channels complain about?
Bluetooth and connectivity (6 of 10 objected).
What is the reception among channels with no disclosed relationship?
On noise cancellation, 22 of 27 channels rated it positively (81%). Counting only the 17 who disclosed no sponsorship, free unit or ad from Bose, it is 14 of 17 (82%).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra channels and sources

Every channel counted on this page, most-watched first — the one you have already seen is probably near the top. Thumbnails open the video on YouTube.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones - King of ANCSuperSaf1.1M viewsBose Quietcomfort Ultra Headphones VS Sony WH-1000XM5 | New ANC KING??CEONTHEMAKING671k viewsDon’t take it from me - Bose QuietComfort UltraShortCircuit487k viewsSony WH 1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort ULTRA (Tested and Compared!)Mike O'Brien323k viewsPERFECTION? Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones review!Mark Ellis Reviews259k viewsCan Sony withstand Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra? (vs WH-1000 XM5)DHRME196k views16 BIGGEST ISSUES with the Bose QuietComfort ULTRA HeadphonesThe French Glow186k viewsBose QuietComfort Ultra Review - Better than Sony and Apple?The Headphone Show143k viewsSonos ACE vs AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QC Ultra: The Best Over Ear…Booredatwork.com135k viewsBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Review In Five Minutes!SoundGuys118k viewsBose QuietComfort vs QuietComfort Ultra: Best Bose Headphones in 2025?RecordingNOW114k viewsStill worth buying?! - Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort UltraKenneth Tanaka89k views
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How this is counted

One channel, one vote per topic. A channel who makes six points about sound counts once, so the numbers measure reception rather than talkativeness. Specifications and stated personal preferences are excluded; only assessments and direct comparisons count. A topic appears only where at least eight channels discussed it.

Split means a channel’s praise and criticism of a topic cancelled out. They count in the total and on neither side.

We have not tested this product. Counts describe channels with eligible assessments. Selected quotations link to their located caption passage. 3 of the 32 were sponsored by Bose or got a free unit from them, and 7 more disclosed a paid promotion or an ad. Each is marked wherever they are quoted, and the summary shows every verdict with and without them.

No disclosed relationship is the subset without a recorded sponsorship, gifted-unit classification or generic paid-promotion marker. Unrelated ads can be labelled separately; affiliate disclosures are not comprehensively audited by this table. Missing arrangements remain unknown. This subset does not prove independence or a sponsorship effect.

Selected quotations are located in saved captions. Location is distinct from semantic support, product attribution and model checks; it is not comprehensive human review.

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