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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value longer battery life and superior sound quality for TV and gaming, as well as the best possible comfort for long listening sessions, the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are likely the better option for you. However, they won't provide as much freedom during exercise as the earbuds would. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are lighter, come with additional secure fit accessories, and are more suited for physical activity, featuring sweatproof certification. They also provide good noise isolation and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, making them suitable for general-purpose use, while costing somewhat less. Keep in mind, though, that their battery life is shorter than the headphones, and they might not be as comfortable for very long use compared to the headphones' best-in-class comfort. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
9.3
8.8
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
TV and Video
9.0
8.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Battery
29.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$429
$249
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has a price of $429 and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $249.
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Key similarities
Music
8.3
8.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are both very good for music.
Phone Calls
5.3
5.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
6.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $249 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | September 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.3/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 29 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 255 Grams | 7.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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