Music listeners
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial sound rating is 92/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
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Bose · Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
93/100 editorialManufacturer source →
US launch / reference price: $429 · Released 2023-10-03
Editorial overview
The most comfortable premium ANC headphones — Bose's CustomTune profiling delivers class-leading quiet. 24 h battery (18 h with Immersive Audio on); SBC / AAC / aptX Adaptive codecs (no LDAC).
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Best comfort in class
- Excellent ANC
- Immersive Audio spatial feature
Tradeoffs to check
- Bose app fiddly
- No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
- No LDAC support
Fit by priority
Derived from available editorial ratings, using category-specific criteria.
Noise cancellation
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial anc rating is 96/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Long listening sessions
Strong editorial fit
Our editorial comfort rating is 98/100. Compare the source information and relevant alternatives; this is an assessment, not a measured workload result.
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Audio
- Driver
- 35 mm dynamic
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Battery & charging
- Battery
- 24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Build & design
- Weight
- 253 g
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $429. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.bose.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.
