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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

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

List price

$429

14 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

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)

What it does well

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

Where it gives ground

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

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 14 published matchups.

Headphones11 differing specs

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

$549

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$429

Bose leads on 3 of 4 rankable specs and costs less.

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Headphones12 differing specs

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$429

Anker Soundcore Space One Pro

$199

Anker leads on 2 of 3 rankable specs and costs less.

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Headphones14 differing specs

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$429

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

$179

Bose leads on 2 of 3 rankable specs, but Apple saves $250.

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Headphones14 differing specs

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$429

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

$249

Bose leads on 2 of 3 rankable specs, but Apple saves $180.

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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 (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

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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