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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Name: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Brand: Bose
Price: 429 USD

Bose's flagship wireless headphones featuring Bose Immersive Audio, CustomTune sound calibration, and world-class quiet.

$429List price

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Weight: 253 g (8.9 oz)
Active Noise Cancelling: Yes (Quiet Mode with CustomTune audio calibration)
Battery life: 24 hours (ANC on) / 18 hours (Immersive Audio on)

A closer look.

Reasons to choose it

Exceptional noise cancellation in low-frequency rumble and vocal bands
Folds completely compact into slim travel case
Bose Immersive Audio provides wide virtual soundstage

Worth considering

Battery life drops to 18 hours with Immersive Audio on
Custom EQ in app is limited to 3 bands

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Full specifications

Design

Type: Over-ear, closed-back
Weight: 253 g (8.9 oz)
Foldable: Yes (fully collapsible hinges)
Carrying case: Reinforced zippered hard carry case included
IP rating: No official IP rating

Audio

Driver: 35 mm dynamic biocellulose driver
Active Noise Cancelling: Yes (Quiet Mode with CustomTune audio calibration)
Transparency mode: Yes (Aware Mode with ActiveSense technology)
Supported codecs: Snapdragon Sound, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Microphones: Advanced microphone array with voice isolation

Connectivity & Battery

Multipoint Bluetooth: Yes (Bluetooth multipoint 2 devices)
Battery life: 24 hours (ANC on) / 18 hours (Immersive Audio on)
Charging time: 3 hours (15 min quick charge gives up to 2.5 hours)

Ownership

Warranty: 1 year

Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones spec sheet

Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Published specifications, not independent lab tests.

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A few common questions.

How much does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones cost?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones lists at $429 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones’s key specs?

Key specifications for Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones include weight (253 g (8.9 oz)), active noise cancelling (Yes (Quiet Mode with CustomTune audio calibration)), and battery life (24 hours (ANC on) / 18 hours (Immersive Audio on)).

What does Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones compare against?

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