Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
MSRP $299.00
“if you're eager to attempt spatial audio, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are an excellent buddy.”
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Extremely comfy
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Exceptional sound quality
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Hi-res and lossless audio
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Outside call quality might be much better
Every so often, we take a break from our continuous protection of brand-new items to take a review at a formerly evaluated item– like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
I initially released this evaluation in March 2023. Ever since, 2 things have actually altered. I've been doing a reasonable quantity of air travel. Getting on an airplane is the best chance to check active sound cancellation (ANC), so I alway bring the earbuds or earphones that I'm presently screening. When you test, you require a point of contrast, so the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds have actually been occurring for the trip. That's provided me more time with these buds than I had before I composed the very first variation of this evaluation.
Second, Bose launched a firmware upgrade that provided the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Bluetooth multipoint, a function that was missing out on when the buds released. I securely think that multipoint is essential. I do not understand anybody who just utilizes their earbuds with simply their phone and never ever with a laptop computer or tablet.
What follows is basically what I initially stated in 2023– the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are still a few of the very best cordless earbuds you can purchase– however with a year's worth of brand-new point of views.
Rate $299 Weight 0.27 ounces each Type Closed in-ear buds Active sound cancellation Yes Transparency mode Adjustable Noise Cancelling Battery life Approx. 6 hours Charging USB-C Wireless charging No Multipoint Yes Water/dust resistance IPX4 Hi-res audio/spatial audio Yes/yes Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: style
Almost similar: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (left) and the QuietComfort Earbuds II. Simon Cohen/ Digital Trends
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and their predecessors, the QuietComfort Earbuds II (QCE II), are nearly similar from a style perspective. That's an excellent thing. Not rather as little and smooth as the Apple AirPods Pro 2, the Ultra appearance terrific, whether in black (seen here) or in white. Bose has actually provided the Ultra a fresh coat of paint– actually– a brand-new metal layer decorates the primary touch control surface area, offering the buds a distinctly high end appearance.
Bose has actually made a small modification to the stability bands– the silicone loops that twist around the body of the earbud to assist them remain anchored in your ear. They now have a tab-and-notch style that guarantees they sit properly on the earbud when you switch them for a various size. You still get 3 sizes of bands (and 3 sizes of oval eartips) to deal with.
