Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds lead on in-ear ANC and comfort, but skip built-in wireless charging at a premium price.

Best For

Travel ANC bud seekers

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Class-leading ANC

Biggest Weakness

No built-in wireless charging

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Tier-2 reviews repeatedly call the ANC top-tier among true wireless earbuds.

Fit Kit tips and stability bands earn strong comfort praise for long wear.

No built-in wireless charging; optional wireless case cover costs extra.

In-ear QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2023), not the over-ear QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.

Quick Facts

Brand

Bose

Release Date

Sep 5, 2023

Price Range

$449.95 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

Class-leading ANC

Comfortable secure fit

Engaging bass-forward sound

Excellent Aware passthrough

Snapdragon Sound codecs

CustomTune ear calibration

Cons

No built-in wireless charging

Average call quality

Expensive flagship pricing

Immersive Audio drains battery

Cannot fully disable ANC

Default tuning too bassy

What Owners Say

The Good

Noise cancelling praised as outstanding for flights and noisy rooms

Comfortable secure fit with tip and band sizing

Sound quality described as strong and enjoyable when working

The Bad

Bluetooth dropouts and connection flakiness reported by many owners

One earbud failing or stopping working for some buyers

Battery or case charge longevity mixed for daily use

Detailed Summary

Driver size	9.3 mm
Active noise cancellation	Yes (Quiet, Aware, Immersion; CustomTune)
Frequency response	20-20000 Hz
Impedance	32 ohm
Battery life	6 hours
Typical runtime	6 hours
Case reserve	3 charges
Charge time	2 hours
Quick charge	20 min for up to 2 hours
Charging	USB-C (wireless cover sold separately)
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint (firmware), Snapdragon Sound
Bluetooth	5.3
Wireless	Bluetooth with SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive / aptX Lossless
Bluetooth range	9 m
Weight	7.1 g
Form factor	In-ear true wireless with stability bands
Dimensions	3.12 x 2.01 x 2.44 cm
IP rating	IPX4
Immersive Audio	Bose Immersive Audio (Still / Motion)
CustomTune	Yes (per-wear ear calibration)
Companion app	Bose Music / Bose app
Microphones	Four per bud
AU list price	449.95 AUD