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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Based on 130 comments across 5 communities
TL;DR
Owners are nearly unanimous that the noise cancellation is the best they've ever heard, paired with rich, immersive sound and a comfortable, secure fit. The recurring downsides are reliability problems: static or crackling in the buds, Bluetooth dropouts, and a buggy app, with some buyers going through multiple replacements. A bass-heavy stock tuning, short battery life, and a weak call mic round out a brilliant-but-uneven pick.

55% of 130 verified owners recommend the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.

What 130 owners say
876 comments reviewed · scored on the 130 clearest verdicts
55%
Recommend
72 owners
13%
Neutral
17 owners
32%
Don't recommend
41 owners
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Counted in the score
Reddit
56%
128
Independent blogsino affiliate links
0%
1
Other forums
0%
1
Reviewed, but not counted — and why
YouTubeiowner comments
43%
112
Affiliate blogsipaid commission
100%
2
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
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6

Affiliate blogs here say 100% recommend, while the owner-based score is 55%. They earn a commission on every sale — so we show them for transparency but never let them move the score.

The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. YouTube and Affiliate blogs are shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Class-leading noise cancellation, widely called the best in earbuds · 50 · 38%
  • Rich, immersive sound quality · 24 · 18%
  • Comfortable, secure fit for gym, cycling, and running · 16 · 12%
  • Spatial audio with head tracking is impressive · 9 · 7%
  • App EQ lets you fine-tune the sound · 8 · 6%
What owners flag
  • Static, crackling, and buzzing noises in the earbuds · 14 · 11%
  • Bluetooth disconnects and connectivity issues · 12 · 9%
  • Bass-heavy stock tuning can sound harsh · 9 · 7%
  • Buggy, frustrating companion app · 8 · 6%
  • Weak phone-call and mic quality · 6 · 5%
Who it's for
A great fit if
  • Travelers wanting the strongest ANC on flights
  • Gym and cycling users needing secure wingtip fit
  • Commuters craving a silent bubble on transit
  • Bass lovers who value immersive spatial audio
Look elsewhere if
  • Anyone needing flawless connectivity without static or dropouts
  • People taking calls in noisy environments
  • Buyers who want Bluetooth multipoint or wireless charging included

Synthesized from what Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds owners say — not a spec sheet.

How buyers rate it elsewhere
Amazon3.8Target4.3Walmart4.34,068Newegg4.3

Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

Top quotes, sourced

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YouTube▲ recommend

“They’re my instant new favorite. I’ve never had ear buds that fit more securely without discomfort, the ANC really is amazing, and the sound quality is top-shelf.”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“I wish Bose would fix the microphone during calls most people tell me they hear excessive noise when I am on a call if I am in a noisy environment”

YouTube— neutral

“Its such a shame they didn't integrate Find My for iPhones and the Android equivalent”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“Really NOT happy with these little bastards”

YouTube▲ recommend

“These Gen 2s hit a home run. They are phenomenal for ANC. Music quality is superb.”

YouTube— neutral

“The biggest downside not mentioned is the wingtips easily slide around, so many times I find my QC earbuds never charging”

Reddit— neutral

“Bose Ultra earbuds are also a great pick, but I would say not worth the extra money over the AirPods.”

YouTube▲ recommend

“Currently my best and most favorite earbuds. I love it. Love the ANC, and the bass sounds as good as my Jabra 75t.”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“Bose keeps cranking out terrible products. It is just sad.”

YouTube▲ recommend

“Pretty impressed so far.”

YouTube— neutral

“I don't really see anything better. The sound of the 1st gen is fuller than this one”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“6 hours battery life is joke”

YouTube— neutral

“Never wear them in the bathroom as they CAN fall out ! And I find the touch controls a bit TOO sensitive!”

YouTube▲ recommend

“My advice: BUY BUY BUY”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“The QC Ultra have a horrible noise floor with a very audible hiss or white noise one low volumes with ANC turned on, making them impossible for listening to an audio book”

Reddit▲ recommend

“the only earphones I can use is the Bose Ultra Quietcomfort Earbuds. They come with three sizes of ear tips; their smallest I still find uncomfortable if I’m wearing for more than two hours, so I also bought their alternate sizes kit with an even smaller ear tip that fits perfectly.”

Reddit— neutral

“I have them along with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Bose still leads by a good margin with ANC but the general interactions (like touch controls and app) with the GBP3 is better by a lot”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“I had 3 previous one from bose absolutely waste of money. Noise reduction was okay, call quality was completely mess”

Reddit— neutral

“Did a test today of real and simulated noise and the Bose truly has class leading ANC, no question about that. I'm giving up on the Bose because whilst they are the best with ANC, as a daily driver, they're not for me.”

YouTube▲ recommend

“THE DIFFERENCE IN THE MIC SOUND QUALITY IS AMAZING!”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“The QC3 I had was trash. Bluetooth continuously drop out, app is crap too.”

YouTube▼ don’t recommend

“WHY WOULD YOU MAKE THEM TURN OFF AFTER SOMEONE STOPS MOVING?”

YouTube▲ recommend

“Just got my QC Ultra today let’s go!”

Reddit— neutral

“Have gone from Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds to the AZ100's and the sound quality knocks them out of the park. ANC Bose has a slight edge”

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Good to know

Practical notes owners raise — setup, wiring, and quirks. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

Redditⓘ good to know

“ANC and sound quality are just ok and considerably inferior compared to my Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, but the case of the Bose is huge so I only use those in the gym”

Redditⓘ good to know

“Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Aware Mode Talking Experience is pretty good, maybe because they licensed Apple's Patent to help reduce the occlusion effect.”

Redditⓘ good to know

“They sound so much more detailed than Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Earbuds at less than half the cost.”

Redditⓘ good to know

“They offer the best ANC ever - it's like having your own personal sound bubble. They're also super comfy, really soft and lightweight, making them perfect for long listening sessions. The immersive audio with spatial audio is cool, though it doesn't always work perfectly. However, the battery life could be better, only lasting 6 hours with ANC on, and someti”

Redditⓘ good to know

“I have them now for 4 months and although the first month i had to reset the whole bluetooth profile once, i didn't have any issues afterwards. So maybe there was a coruption of the bluetooth profile.”

Redditⓘ good to know

“connectivity issues are only because of the app. Delete it and voila, no connectivity issues anymore”