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Bose QuietComfort Ultra problems

Of the 32 channels counted here, 6 of 10 objected to bluetooth and connectivity — the most common complaint about the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. Next: noise cancellation (5 of 27); design and build quality (5 of 17).

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: where the complaints land

Ranked by how many channels objected, not by score — a topic most people liked can still be the one that trips buyers up. Pick a topic for the complaints behind it.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

  1. Bluetooth and connectivity6 of 10 had a problem3 liked it · 1 split
  2. Noise cancellation5 of 27 had a problem22 liked it
  3. Design and build quality5 of 17 had a problem11 liked it · 1 split
  4. Spatial audio4 of 12 had a problem7 liked it · 1 split
  5. The companion app4 of 8 had a problem4 liked it
  6. Comfort and fit2 of 20 had a problem17 liked it · 1 split
  7. Sound quality2 of 18 had a problem14 liked it · 2 split
  8. Transparency mode2 of 8 had a problem6 liked it
The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with BoseComplaints
Bluetooth and connectivity30% 3 of 103 of 66 objected · 1 split
Noise cancellation81% 22 of 2782% 14 of 175 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
Comfort and fit85% 17 of 2086% 12 of 142 objected · 1 split
Sound quality78% 14 of 1890% 9 of 102 objected · 2 split
Transparency mode75% 6 of 82 of 32 objected

This page covers complaints only. See what all 32 channels concluded, including what they praised.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra: what they actually said

Every topic channels objected to, the complaints first. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Bluetooth and connectivity

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

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)

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)
More from both sides (4 more quotes)
“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)
“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)

Noise cancellation

5 of 27 had a problem · 22 liked it

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)

Liked it 22

“Both headphones offer active noise cancelling, but the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is the clear winner in this department. Bose's ANC is class-leading, effectively blocking out a wide range of noises, from the rumble of a plane to the chatter…”
Audio ZoneOct 2024at 2:52 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“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)

Design and build quality

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

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)

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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“I do have to give it to the Bose. I think the Bose is probably the most versatile in terms of design, uh maybe not aesthetics, but it is versatile and it handles pretty well.”
Booredatwork.comJun 2024at 6:10 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Spatial audio

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

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)

Liked it 7

“So my experience that immersive audio does exactly what it's intended to do right? It's supposed to give you a different feeling of audio overall.”
9to5MacOct 2023at 5:32 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (3 more quotes)
“And one of the Bose's biggest new features is Immersive Audio and it's something that doesn't provide any sort of improvement or value and it's something that I pretty much just turned off to save on battery life.”
Kevin The Tech NinjaJul 2024at 1:30 (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)
“The immersive audio feature, which mimics a special audio-like effect, continues to be fun on this device if not game changing actually.”
OscarminiFeb 2025at 5:27 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

The companion app

4 of 8 had a problem · 4 liked it

Had a problem 4

“there's no custom EQ preset here so you have to change it manually every time”
Kenneth TanakaPaid promotion disclosedAug 2024at 2:46 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 4

“With a simple base and treble reduction in the Bose app, the sound transforms.”
This is Tech TodayIncludes a paid adJan 2026at 11:10 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“they have a function in the app that allows you to basically curb the base in the right spot and that's actually rare for these types of devices”
The Headphone ShowOct 2024at 1:44 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Comfort and fit

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

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)

Liked it 17

“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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“The headphones have just the right amount of clamping force so they feel fairly secure without any discomfort. The padding is quite plush and soft and the overall cup size just fits around my ears without pressing.”
Erin LawrenceFree unit from BoseNov 2025at 2:21 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Sound quality

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

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)

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)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“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)

Transparency mode

2 of 8 had a problem · 6 liked it

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:

Liked it 6

“the QC Ultras sound more transparent because there's less occlusion and certain sounds in the mid-range are simply amplified a bit more, making them sound a bit more natural”
Aaron X Loud and WirelessPaid promotion disclosedDec 2023at 5:04 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“Bose QuietComfort Ultra, again the winner for transparency tier S. It's loud and all frequencies are let in.”
DHRMENov 2023at 2:11 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Back to the ranking

Quick answers

What are the biggest downsides of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra?
The flaws and issues most often raised, ranked by how many of the 32 channels objected: bluetooth and connectivity (6 of 10 objected), noise cancellation (5 of 27 objected), design and build quality (5 of 17 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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Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs NC 700 - Not Really an Upgrade? 🤔Aaron X Loud and Wireless45k viewsBose QuietComfort Ultra | The King Of Headsets9to5Mac44k viewsSony ULT Wear Vs Bose QC Ultra & Bose QC Headphones - Sony Is Putting Bose Back On Notice…GYMCADDY30k viewsCOMPARING Bose NEW QuietComfort VS Bose QuietComfort UltraTech By Leon26k viewsNoise-Canceling Showdown: Sonos Ace vs. Bose Quietcomfort Ultra HeadphonesCNET22k viewsMarshall Monitor 3 ANC vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphone - Which One to Buy?Audio Zone20k viewsFull Review: 2nd Gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphonesErin Lawrence13k viewsWTH? Cheaper Bose QuietComfort 2 Has Better ANC Than The QC Ultra 2 (Full Review)GearUP with Aaron12k viewsBose QuietComfort Ultra ReviewGH Tech Review11k viewsSennheiser HDB 630 vs Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen vs Sony WH-1000XM6 | Voice Call Quality…Weekend Gear Guide10k viewsBose QuietComfort Ultra After One Year: Still Worth $430?Oscarmini10k viewsSonos ACE vs Sony XM5 vs Bose QC Ultra (Pick ONE!)Kevin The Tech Ninja10k viewsDyson OnTrac vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra: Don't Make Wrong Choice!MinistryTech7k viewsBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review — Ultra Killer?GadgetsBoy6k viewsSonos Ace vs Bose QuietComfort UltraTrue Choice240 viewsSony WH-1000XM6: The Audiophile's Perspectivecrinacle444k viewsThe BEST Headphones of the Year: An AUDIO ENGINEER's ReviewThis is Tech Today404k views¡QUE NO NE VEAN LA CARA! 🤔 ¡Soundcore Space One Pro VS Sony, Bose, & Beats!CEONTHEMAKING Español78k viewsBose QuietComfort VS Sonos ACE - Which Headphones are Better?Pro Product Comparison 141 viewsJLab JBuds Lux ANC VS Bose QuietComfort Headphones | Full Comparison GuideGadgeto Lab56 views

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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