Top-notch noise cancellation; Big, detailed and engaging sound; Impressive spatial technology ;

Average battery life; Pricier than closest rivals;

Immersive audio works on all content; Industry-leading noise cancelling; Comfortable and secure fit; Automatic customised sound optimization;

Mediocre battery life when immersive audio is engaged; Wireless case charging costs extra; Immersive audio sometimes buries good stuff; ANC cannot be turned off;

I’m not gonna lie: It’s a little weird when a company like Bose trots out a new set of wireless earbuds like the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds barely one year after it introduced its last set — 2022’s QuietComfort Earbuds II (QCE II). After all, wireless earbuds aren’t like smartphones. They don’t need to be refreshed every year. The market doesn’t expect it, and not that much changes in a year to warrant a refresh. And yet here we are. So what was so important that we needed yet another set of QuietComfort earbuds? The price hasn’t changed — still $299. The Ultra Earbuds still can’t do Bluetooth Multipoint, and if you want wireless charging, you’ll need to pay an extra $49 for a bizarre silicone charging case cover. It turns out that Bose simply couldn’t figure out how to deliver hi-res and lossless audio — which it had promised would be added to the QCE II — or spatial audio, without creating new hardware. Thus we now have the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Bose also took the opportunity t...

Very comfortable; Excellent sound quality; Top-notch noise canceling; Hi-res and lossless audio; Excellent spatial audio;

No wireless charging; No Bluetooth Multipoint; Outdoor call quality could be better;

The $299 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds improve upon 2022's excellent QuietComfort Earbuds II in a number of different ways. They offer the same class-leading active noise cancellation (ANC) and bass-tuned audio drivers while adding support for Immersive Audio (Bose's version of spatial audio) and the AptX Adaptive codec for high-quality streaming. While these aren't the only changes, they're enough to earn the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds our Editors' Choice award for anyone looking for the absolute best in-ear noise cancellation. Just keep in mind that you should also consider the $249 AirPods Pro or the $299.99 Sony WF-1000XM5 if you have lots of Apple devices or want the best possible Bluetooth streaming quality.A Similar Design With Improved Codec Support Available in Black or White Smoke, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds look classy while in your ears; they mostly show the Bose logo over a two-tone reflective metallic surface. Outside of the ear, they look less elegant because ...

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer the best in-ear noise cancellation you can get, with more immersive audio features and better Bluetooth codec support than their predecessors.

Best-in-class noise cancellation; Crisp, full-bodied audio; Active Aware feature blends noise cancellation and transparency modes; Spatial audio support with head tracking; Good Bluetooth codec support

Case doesn’t support wireless charging; No multipoint connectivity

I’m not gonna lie: It’s a little weird when a company like Bose trots out a new set of wireless earbuds like the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds barely one year after it introduced its last set — 2022’s QuietComfort Earbuds II (QCE II). After all, wireless earbuds aren’t like smartphones. They don’t need to be refreshed every year. The market doesn’t expect it, and not that much changes in a year to warrant a refresh. And yet here we are. So what was so important that we needed yet another set of QuietComfort earbuds? The price hasn’t changed — still $299. The Ultra Earbuds still can’t do Bluetooth Multipoint, and if you want wireless charging, you’ll need to pay an extra $49 for a bizarre silicone charging case cover. It turns out that Bose simply couldn’t figure out how to deliver hi-res and lossless audio — which it had promised would be added to the QCE II — or spatial audio, without creating new hardware. Thus we now have the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Bose also took the opportunity t...

Very comfortable; Excellent sound quality; Top-notch noise canceling; Hi-res and lossless audio; Excellent spatial audio;

No wireless charging; No Bluetooth Multipoint; Outdoor call quality could be better;

I’m not gonna lie: It’s a little weird when a company like Bose trots out a new set of wireless earbuds like the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds barely one year after it introduced its last set — 2022’s QuietComfort Earbuds II (QCE II). After all, wireless earbuds aren’t like smartphones. They don’t need to be refreshed every year. The market doesn’t expect it, and not that much changes in a year to warrant a refresh. And yet here we are. So what was so important that we needed yet another set of QuietComfort earbuds? The price hasn’t changed — still $299. The Ultra Earbuds still can’t do Bluetooth Multipoint, and if you want wireless charging, you’ll need to pay an extra $49 for a bizarre silicone charging case cover. It turns out that Bose simply couldn’t figure out how to deliver hi-res and lossless audio — which it had promised would be added to the QCE II — or spatial audio, without creating new hardware. Thus we now have the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Bose also took the opportunity t...

Very comfortable; Excellent sound quality; Top-notch noise canceling; Hi-res and lossless audio; Excellent spatial audio;

No wireless charging; No Bluetooth Multipoint; Outdoor call quality could be better;

I’m not gonna lie: It’s a little weird when a company like Bose trots out a new set of wireless earbuds like the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds barely one year after it introduced its last set — 2022’s QuietComfort Earbuds II (QCE II). After all, wireless earbuds aren’t like smartphones. They don’t need to be refreshed every year. The market doesn’t expect it, and not that much changes in a year to warrant a refresh. And yet here we are. So what was so important that we needed yet another set of QuietComfort earbuds? The price hasn’t changed — still $299. The Ultra Earbuds still can’t do Bluetooth Multipoint, and if you want wireless charging, you’ll need to pay an extra $49 for a bizarre silicone charging case cover. It turns out that Bose simply couldn’t figure out how to deliver hi-res and lossless audio — which it had promised would be added to the QCE II — or spatial audio, without creating new hardware. Thus we now have the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Bose also took the opportunity t...

Very comfortable; Excellent sound quality; Top-notch noise canceling; Hi-res and lossless audio; Excellent spatial audio;

No wireless charging; No Bluetooth Multipoint; Outdoor call quality could be better;

Full-bodied, authoritative sound; Incredible noise cancellation; High-res codec support; Comfortable;

No Bluetooth multipoint; No wireless charging; Call quality is a mixed bag;