Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones | Review + Call Quality Tests

[@RawansReviews]

Bose QC Ultra Headphones: amzn.to/45o8h5o

[@nespressoman]

The first review I have seen where the reviewer actually has a pair in his hands. Thank you.

[@houman2009]

Np

[@adriannevarez7759]

Fr bose didn’t send out any pairs to product reviewers I guess! It sucks for people like me that want reviews before purchasing

[@michael-4k4000]

This is our Independence Day!

[@houman2009]

@@adriannevarez7759no u can buy one and return it if ur not happy with their product

[@dsimon123]

I just received my Ultra Headphones and have been testing for the last day. Terrific product. Best headphones I've ever used for listening. Immersive is a nice feature that I enjoy for music. Thank you for your detailed, informative review.

[@aaakmm1785]

How is ANC?

[@dsimon123]

Just outstanding for me. Couldn't be happier. @@aaakmm1785

[@186bingo]

I'm leaning towards this product. My wife is happy with the QC 45 and I've been debating on which direction to go. I'm not keen on the $700+++ ones for obvious reasons.

[@AnubhavArun]

Hey, could you please help fellow human. Can you hear audio with type c cable connected rather than bluetooth. And does microphone works with type c rather than bluetooh. My use-case is that I have to connect it via mac and company for some reason doesn't allow bluetooth peripherals other than company certified so round about way is to either use audio jac or type c cable. Advance deep appreciation if you could help.

[@SincerelyAkshay]

How do they compare to Senheiser Momentum 4?

[@aaakmm1785]

Nice review but ... no ANC discussion and comparison? Really? ANC should be top priority for this kind of headphones reviews. I am not buying them for sound quality as there are tons of better sounding cheaper headphones. Their main use case is ANC.

[@hiphoppeep]

I just got mine and i love them. I absolutely love immersive audio. This is something i was concerned about bc im half deaf. So i cannot hear in stereo. But keeping the motion setting on (not the still setting) i didnt notice any gaps which was nice. And definitrly noticed a difference in sound stage. I also love the case. I travel for work so i was definitely looking for something compact and travel friendly Also to add, for 10+ years i refused to go wireless. Call me crazy, but this is my very first pair of wireless bluetooth headphones. So for me personally, MAJOR upgrade. I decided I was ready for bluetooth after listening to music on occasion through my hearing aid.

[@attilab.2818]

What about the creaking?

[@TheCuriousOrbs]

So you decide to review a premium grade noise-cancelling headset, but complain that it costs too much? How much do you think these should sell for and what are you basing that price on?

[@RawansReviews]

It's "premium" by the company's own definition. Just because a company says their product is premium, doesn't particularly have to be, and we don't particularly have to agree it is. I personally think it priced higher than it should for what it has to offer. It's your prerogative to disagree.

[@MrToughEnough]

great review. I got the chance to test it, although the immersive sound is impressive, I found the microphone performance disappointing compared to the XM5

[@thedetective8150]

I found the XM5s microphones top-notch and the ANC excellent but wearing the XM5s for over an hour , the headband caused pain on the top of my head and the ear cups too. I sent them back and will try the Bose Ultra headphones.

[@totoroutes5389]

How does that ANC compare to the ANC of sony xm5, in crowded talk room? Is it better since the price tag is higher than the sony?

[@TheSpade83]

I tried my bosses that came in yesterday and the noise canceling is about the same as the mx5.

[@StraggleOn]

Thanks for putting out a hands on review. I'm thinking about picking up some ANC headphones, but have been holding off until these came out, if their good I'll probably get a pair. This was helpful info. Thank you.

[@Simi16696]

I just got these, sadly they have a strong noticable background humm when noise cancelling is off. Turning it on eleminates that humm. And still, the cable-microphones of cheap in ear headphones that came with phones 5 years ago do still sound way better. Bluetooth headphones never got to that Quality :/ Will be returning them after the 90 Days test period.

[@jrelwaldo]

Hi there! I recently got the famous Bose QC Ultra Headphones, and I can confirm that despite the drivers (speakers) being similar to the Bose NCH 700, this very recent model sounds even better than its predecessor. I also have the Sony WH-1000-XM4, and find that the QC Ultra's sound signature is much clearer than the Sony model. What's more, a little adjustment of the well-rounded bass, and the midrange drive the point home even further. *As a preventive measure, I'd advise you *not to exceed 65% volume, and to take a few listening breaks for the sake of your ears (15 to 20 minutes for 1 hour's listening).* Indeed, these headphones have a lot in reserve, and I didn't notice any major sound distortion, which is very good quality. But be careful with your ears, because they're really powerful! And yes, the sound is very clear! Lightweight (257 grams), it folds neatly and has a wider, more comfortable headband. The depth of the speakers (especially for big ears - you don't sweat as much as with Sony headphones) and its active noise reduction are truly impressive! Somewhat superior to Apple's Air Pods Max, that is! For the moment (2023), in concrete terms, *it's the best noise-canceling headset!* At the same time, it's the most recent. We'll see how it fares next year (2024), with the future Sony WH-1000-XM6 and Apple Air Pods Max 2. The "attentive" (transparent) mode is a real success! A notch below the Air Pods Max, and a good notch above the WH-1000-XM4/5. You can clearly hear everything around you. The immersive mode is a bit of a gimmick, as it gives the impression that the soundstage is getting bigger, but I still find it well worthwhile, especially for films and video games! That's another world! I also note that this mode is a little more energy-hungry in terms of this product's autonomy (around 19h35 for me, as opposed to the 18 hours announced by Bose). In fact, as far as battery life is concerned, I think that Bose has underestimated its headphones, because without the immersive mode, and staying at 60~65% maximum volume, I've actually gone up to around 30 hours. The official press release claims 24 hours' autonomy. . What's more, a mode (even two) designed to cleverly save battery power has been integrated: _ Like Apple and Sony, the sound stops when the QC Ultra is removed... And restarts once the device is placed back on the head. _ Automatic sleep mode, when the headset is removed for a long time. It restarts automatically when put back on. Automatic pairing, no headaches, it works like a charm. Multipoint is amply correct, and the solid Bluetooth is certified in 5.3 (the latest available), which is much better in terms of wireless connection stability. A very good point in itself. The WH-1000-XM4 (which is in bleuetooth 4.2) that I've owned since 2021 can cut out from time to time for no reason at the moment... I don't know why. Maybe it's due to my smartphone being almost full of internal memory? I don't know. In any case, I no longer have this little inconvenience with the Bose QC Ultra. The application is nice and quite rich! It's straight to the point, and somewhat less sophisticated than Sony's, whose geekiness is its specialty. As for the buttons, they're all located on the right speaker, behind the ear. A touch-sensitive surface for volume, and incidentally a personalized touch-sensitive button (press for 2 seconds in the middle of the touch-sensitive surface and that's it), either to obtain a voice assistant, or to indicate battery level or something else, for example... Personally, I opted for the battery level. How convenient! And in terms of physical buttons, there are only 2. . The first, at the bottom of the right-hand speaker, is reserved for switching on the headset. . The second button is located a little higher up, towards the rear of the speaker. . The second button is located a little higher up, towards the back of the speaker. This button allows: _ 1 short click: play / pause; 1 long click: change mode (immersive, attentive, silent - additional modes can be added and/or removed, such as the outdoor mode with its more or less successful optional "windbreaker" function, for example); _ 2 quick clicks: next track; _ 3 quick clicks: previous track. Personally, I find these two physical buttons rather instinctive and less headache-inducing (100% subjective, of course). As for the tactile part, I find it better thought-out than the NCH 700 and the Sony WH-1000-XM4/5, in the sense that there's no tactile conflict when unwanted rubbing occurs, such as fabric rubbing when you're in bed, or when you're putting on a hood. The left speaker features a USB-C input for headphone charging only, and an input for... A 2.5 mm jack!... The 2.5 mm jack... I'll never understand why that is... Especially as the headphones must be switched on to be effective(!)... I really don't understand this choice... As far as phone calls are concerned, the people I'm talking to can hear me clearly, even when there's a lot of noise around me! It's not as sophisticated as the Air Pods Max, but it's still one of the most effective. My voice is clearly audible, and it's possible to adjust the volume of the voice when telephoning via the headset. I write this because none of the testers mentioned this detail generally. Unfortunately, it's impossible to obtain lossless sound via a wired USB-C cable (which is quite incomprehensible to me, especially given its high price at the moment). The French Batys headphones, for example (albeit more expensive than the QC Ultra), make this possible. Finally, the price is high (499€) for the moment, but will inevitably drop in the coming months (logically). And then the bargains will start rolling in over the coming year. It has to be! So, I've tried to be as complete as possible about my pleasant experience with these Bose Quiet Confort Ultra Headphones. Expensive, yes, it's undeniable, but very pleasant to hold, not at all uncomfortable on the head, light and very comfortable, this top-of-the-range headset (2023) does quite well, if not very well. A special mention for the active noise reduction, which so far puts it ahead of Apple and Sony. All in all, this headset is a success, far from flawless, let's be honest, but what it does, it does really well. Very satisfied overall. Oh yes, I almost forgot: *the ear pads are detachable and therefore replaceable, in case of any long-term wear and tear.* Hoping for interesting updates (USB-C wired sound, I dream of it!) to come! Thanks for your work sir 👍🏾🔥! Looking forward to hearing from you!

[@RawansReviews]

Many thanks for your detailed and thorough feedback and comments!!

[@jrelwaldo]

@@RawansReviews Avec plaisir! Merci beaucoup! Thank you sir😃!

[@kaievangelista5129]

So I actually pre-ordered these and I've had them for 3 days as I've been looking to upgrade my Bose QC 35 II that I bought back in 2020 and I've been debating whether or not to get these or the Apple AirPods Max. Because the QC Ultra's are new and have newer tech (compared to Apple), I had really high hopes for these QC Ultra's. I will say that the redeeming quality of these headphones is Immersive mode (because I listen to most things in spatial audio), and the bass depth and definition is a monstrous upgrade. But, I will agree with you that these are definitely not worth the $430 price tag. These feel more like $299 headphones. These are comfy for the fit and I don't have to stuff my ears into them as it feels like the ear cups are bigger, but I feel kinda underwhelmed by these. They don't really wow me or make me want to keep these. Bose does have a 90 day worry-free guarantee that I'll take advantage of, but I have a feeling that these will be returned long before then.

[@exs304]

I’m in the same boat, and the mic quality is just sooooo poor vs the XM5s… which is a major issue for me. I do love the sound signature and comfort. The XM3s (my previous headphones) were too hot for me. My ears didn’t really comfortably fit… Decisions decisions….

[@Simi16696]

Do you also have a hiss/humm when noise cancelling is turned off?

[@kaievangelista5129]

@@Simi16696 I did!!! It was annoying.

[@hugohahn6823]

Rawan your reviews are top notch ! Thanks for doing this one ! Appreciate the effort

[@RawansReviews]

Thanks for the comment, appreciated!

[@denisealley9822]

@@RawansReviewsThank you for this review of these. I just bought them. I have purchased for everything, but also a modality of therapy, where I must lie down and definitely hear her, for 3-4 hours. If not it will not be a good thing. What is, as the apps updated a bit, the hearing of your own voice means? I have it off. I thought it meant and hope I’m correct?, I don’t hear myself talking when on a call, but they hear me or meeting?. I just got mine and for me, confused because lots of reviews don’t mention using them and showing it, with Zoom and other platform meetings, that you must not get cut out on. I was hoping I do not have to buy a (I’m a new headphone user since the 90’s lol), a boom microphone to help with this? I don’t have one. Btw, if anyone wants/needs an inline microphone, they have the Quiet Comfort, that fits these and works. Excellent review😊. Wind block is good and turning up noise cancellation, you really don’t hear anything. Even a vacuum cleaner. You had it right next to your headphones 😂. Thank you kindly for this very informative video. I’m terribly terrified I bought the wrong headphones. I have an iPhone 13 Pro and will be upgrading. They don’t tell you that iPhones does not work with the Apx codec and they have the worst customer service. After you purchase them. I’ve found-my opinion only, because I had no idea how to watch tv, still do not, asking them to help me set them up and walk me through. They told me to go to KZbin 😢 Another told me to return and laughed. That right there makes me want to send them back. However, I do like them.

[@stephenknight6562]

Def buying these to be my new daily driver!!

[@jao1994]

Hey man, if you dont mind me asking; after 7 months, are they comfy enough for long sessions while driving? How about the sweat, and does it shows the wear and tear of daily use ?

[@shanew7361]

I doubt they're better than the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay H95, and i returned those.

[@vadelafuente]

Thank you very much. I was really waiting for your review to decide about buying them or not. I’ll give them a try and I’ll be back with my comments.

[@RawansReviews]

Glad you enjoyed the review! Looking forward to your comments

[@Sunny2456-]

Since when did a microphone become such a deal breaker for headphones? I use my xm1/1000x for the best noise cancellation when mowing the lawn versus my xm4 earbuds. So many complaining in the comments but I've rarely used my headphones to pick up a call and when I do, its quick. Others in the comments also complaining about the noise when noise-cancelling is turned off like am I the weird one who never turns it off? That's the selling point of these higher end headphones. Currently I use the xm1/1000x headphones when gaming and on discord but with an external lav style mic (since windows doesn't play happy with bluetooth audio and the inbuilt mic). I have no issues and can wear them for hours so on Tuesday when these arrive, that will be the real test. Thank you for the review Rawan. Price wise I do agree that these are quite high, however I am getting these for half off thru a program so I will definitely be biased when it comes to it.

[@bekay3383]

You answered your own question. These are higher end headphones. It’s not unrealistic to expect quality from a $400+ headphones.

[@Sam-dc9bg]

I struggle to justify an upgrade from my QC 35IIs which are running like I got them(replace your battery people instead of tossing it). The price leap even makes it more of a struggle to justify it.

[@concavex]

How do you replace the battery?

[@sebastien4116]

@@concavex there are some videos about this, but requires soldering, heating up the battery etc. Not easy

[@sebastien4116]

Yes, diminishing law of returns. I still use my QC35II after having tried the Sony XM4 and Bose QC45.

[@SextonHardcastle2]

I change the battery on my sony xm3 works like new

[@concavex]

@@sebastien4116 thanks for replying. I wish it were easier (I don't have access to these things). I don't feel like upgrading from qc35 but the battery life has suffered.

[@BDudasProductions]

Thank you for your honest review. Really enjoyed it and the audio testing was terrific.

[@RawansReviews]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

[@nathanreedy4380]

I currently own the Sony Xm4's & the Bose NC700 (I didn't & haven't ever tried the QC 35 or 45's to be clear & I gotta be honest, I thought & feel that the Bose NC700 are very comfortable in fact they are even a little bit more comfortable than my XM4's. Now I know you are comparing Bose to Bose here, & I am not & admittedly I don't like the idea of a slide switch that the 45's have, I would be too worried about it breaking which is part of why I went with the NC700's to begin with.

[@RawansReviews]

The 700s in and of themselves are quite comfortable--it's only when you compare them head to head with the 35s or 45s that you realize that the others are noticeably more comfortable.

[@SincerelyAkshay]

I want to know how they compare to Senheisers Momentum 4!! 60 hr battery life and amazing music is hard to beat. But these look beautiful.

[@serrael-182]

The px7 s2e could be comparable. These will defenitly sound worse with better noise whatever.

[@utkarshsinghal7962]

Hey man first time watching your video, the review was great. Just have some feedbacks for you. 1. Make the thumbnail cleaner, I looks cheap and doesn't justify your superb video quality. 2. Spend some time of intro on showing the product arround, the CFM on these headphones is so good, more closeup shots would be better. Thats all, thank you so much for your review

[@RawansReviews]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!

[@omnicutmaster]

Thank you for this review. It looks like they missed the mark with the mic. I've been waiting for them to upgrade the mic for years.

[@Michael-wy9nj]

Come on Rawan, you made outstanding reviews of the microphone quality of e.g. the Bose 700 and the Evolve2 85. Not for the Ultras? 😢 Where is Peter Piper? 😂

[@RawansReviews]

Sorry to hear that! Trying a different format with a shorter videos. What do you feel you missed in this review (other than Peter Piper!). And thanks for watching!

[@Michael-wy9nj]

Well, I really appreciated your in-depth objective reviews with microphone samples, this IMHO made your reviews stand out of the crowd, this is why I follow your channel. But I for sure respect your decision to make shorter reviews (and hope for the return of Peter Piper 😊)

[@Michael-wy9nj]

Thanks for the update with the microphone samples 🤘

[@simeydotme]

I have the NC700, they served me really well, but the main issue I had was the cups rotate in the 'wrong' direction (imo) and also didn't collapse, making them very bulky. I also have degradation on the cups, and I only use them a few times a month as I got the devialet Gemini which are way more convenient. I'm thinking to get the ultra because of the cup foam issue, but I can't decide if I should just get new cups for 1/10 the price of an upgrade

[@TravisTejas]

Mic in the quiet environment is a little disappointing, doesn’t sound great

[@karinaschulerferro3815]

ive been debating between getting the bose qc45 and the sony xm5 for a while now just waiting until i can go compare their fit on my head in a store/ until they go on sale to make my choice. now i think i might want this cool new third thing instead

[@okgohugo]

how is this on the iPhone?

[@TheEvolsLive]

My current pair of Bose are the AE2 Soundlinks. I was thinking should i invest in these or the 700s or the new Quiet Comforts?

[@houman2009]

Get xm4 sony

[@TheEvolsLive]

@@houman2009 I've heard in some ways they're better than the xm5's.

[@alaskaaksala123]

I have both and while I like the 700’s the Qc’s are really hard to beat for all day comfort and ear room.

[@davidhughes4489]

I am yet to receive mine but I purchased these to work alongside my AirPods Max,,mainly as the APM are quit heavy with a strong clasp after a few hours. So a lighter option. Many thanks

[@samuraiS30v]

I just bought these as the Denver air port. I watched your video to see if I wasted my money or not. Probably should have watched it before I made the purchase. lol.

[@loverofstarz]

They took notes from Marques. They look like the Sony Mx4. What about the sound on PC (Windows)? I've seen all you tech guys test it on phones but NEVER on PC. Isn't it different on Windows/Mac? Don't you lose the controls? Do they come with airplane headphone adapter?

[@AdilYuceol]

can you also make a wind test? similar to what you did for qc35 vs qc45. currently I have qc45 and the wind issue is my only complaint. the new feature should eliminate the wind issue but I still would like to see a comparison with qc45. great review btw, keep up!

[@RawansReviews]

Thanks! Unfortunately no longer have the Ultras. I did briefly test against wind with the new feature and as far as I could tell, it did cut back on wind rumble sounds.

[@user-kh1ro6wv3t]

The tech isn’t there yet. There no headset in the world that cuts out the wind and vacuum cleaner noise.

[@청하하트해]

i have a question. does its mullti-points function work well?? did you also test it? Thank you for your helpful video.

[@davidhauser7537]

i use it on nc 700 and it works well

[@salvadormosqueda-fisher3282]

How do these sound? Is there more bass/are they more fun than previous bose headphones?

[@heibertshausen]

The headphones definitely have a stronger bass. The headphones sound very perfect. Definitely an improvement compared to the QC45. With the EQ you can adapt it very well to your personal wishes

[@Fralickmike]

How are they if you have two devices connected? With q45 there would be this annoying silence for half a second every 5-10 minutes

[@dildil1547]

Thanks for the detailed review. How comfort is this headphone while wearing a spectacle? Im currently using Senheisser and find it totally uncomfortable when wearing my spectacle. Thank you!!

[@RawansReviews]

I haven't found them uncomfortable with eyeglasses. Plenty of variables there so might be different for you, but for me, no noticeable discomfort from eyeglasses.

[@denismeury8357]

I want to buy the bose quietcomfort ultra but according to your review they don't worth the money your paid for.I have a bose QC25 and i love them.I want a pair with wireless connection for my tv.What is my best bet Bose 700,bose QC45 or SE or another brand?I want to use them with my sound system+ TV.And What about the sound quality compair to the other? Thank you.

[@ReviewsThatMatter]

I am also curuois about these, I have sony 1000XM amd they are wonderful and also use them to watch movies connected with bluetooth to TV. Not sure if these will beat them as I also have a bose earbuds, I did a good research before buying sony, I always prefer bose but the sony I have is just amazing

[@serrael-182]

​@@ReviewsThatMatterthe xm5 are good headphones and cheaper. So theres no reall questiom here.

[@tdog9683]

I say just wait for more reviews to come out because out of all the reviews I have seen so far, this guy says they are not worth it but others say they are

[@tdog9683]

Also don’t get the 700s they have some problems

[@denismeury8357]

@@tdog9683 thank you

[@npinjest7779]

With QC700s at $300, would you recommend them over Ultra? Have you tested sound with rock/hard rock/metal music? Thank you.

[@tdog9683]

I have the 700s and imma just say they have some problems. Idk if it’s just mine but I also heard other people complaining about the battery life going to like 14 hours on full charge and they also have glitching sounds at random times.

[@davidcao_don]

I got these yesterday and yea I agree that these are not so impressive. The immersive/spacial audio is kinda mid, sound is better than other bose but still not the best at this price range. They don’t feel that plastic as I thought they would be which is good. Comfy on head which is also good. And it really has nothing else I guess. If you want better sound maybe try the new px7 s2e they sound better I personally think.

[@serrael-182]

Have you tried them? I wait for reviews on them. I love the sound of px8 but not px7 s2 (no they not sound the same :D) but px 8 are too expensive.

[@chrysio7]

And what about the ANC? You know, like literally the main reason to get these? No word about that? lmao

[@alexiocatan5602]

@@chrysio7fr

[@davidcao_don]

@@chrysio7 anc and transparency are top tear maybe top of the top so don’t worry. Plus one thing amazing, they don’t have that pressure on ur ears like some of the previous models and sonys do

[@aleksanderolkuski2834]

Is there an option to mute microphones? Like button, shortcut etc? Even apple is going to provide such option from iOS 17 and it was present in the previous models...

[@abhi4u20]

Are cushions and head band removable? Why no reviewer consider a fact that some people are sweaty and need them to be replaced often. Also why bose or any anc maker doesn't make stylish custom and offical headband /cushions. The third party are good but official one will be better.

[@RawansReviews]

Not sure if there will be a headband replacement, but there will be official Bose cushion replacements soon.

[@stephenknight6562]

These sound great and are so comfortable. Sampled them at Best Buy.

[@zebwhelchel4393]

I did too, they felt better than the xm5 without a doubt - I really want the ultras now

[@maksymfrost8846]

Hey there! Great job, thanks for your videos! Could you tell me please which one of them more suits for audiobooks and podcasts, I mean where are voices more natural and pleasant? Actually I already got Bose qs ultra and find them quite good for listening audiobooks but still I can change them if Sennheisers make the job with voices better than Bose. Thanks in advance.

[@RawansReviews]

Thanks for your comment! Haven't recently tested any Sennheisers so unfortunately can't make a comparison.

[@maksymfrost8846]

@RawansReviews Got it, anyways, thanks.

[@valesanchez6336]

Did you do any mode for the call test?

[@nivinhanna]

Great review. I'm curious about battery life with both ANC off and Immersive audio off. I would like to think it's somewhere in the 60 hour vicinity of the Momentum 4 but I'm highly doubtful because of the numbers you stated with ANC on or both ANC + Immersive audio on.

[@RawansReviews]

Thanks! Bose quotes 24 hours with ANC, and 18 with immersive audio. My guess here, since you can't really turn off ANC completely (you can dial down to have Aware Mode), the external mics and circuitry is always working, so I don't think you'll be getting around the same use time either way. Immersive audio requires more processing power hence the deduction.

[@nivinhanna]

@@RawansReviews, makes sense. Thanks for the reply and confirmation 👍

[@martijnsmit123]

Great review, but indeed... $439,-- ??? Do the Bose still have the "hear own voice" during phone calls / aware mode? This is quite annoying from the Sony XM5 which lacks that feature

[@RawansReviews]

Yes self voice is still there!

[@Sam-dc9bg]

I am curious about the immersive audio. How it is different than other iterations of 360 audio?( or Atmos which sometimes destroy music more than it improves it.)

[@ilcoroblog]

If you have a snapdragon phone works GREAT but if you have an iPhone like me not not not so impressive almost can’t ear the difference believe me. I adore them but send back and took xm 4 not so many difference and 300 euros less. Insane

[@zirak93-2]

So they finally fixed the wind noise issue. Finally! Can you test it please and compare it to QC35.

[@Robert_W7]

But wind reduction is only active in immersive mode.

[@zirak93-2]

@@Robert_W7 What is immersive mode? Active noise cancellation mode?

[@benmek]

Have you heard the Aware mode on the new QuietComfort headphones? How would you rate the Aware modes between these new QC Ultra headphones, vs the new QC headphones?

[@RawansReviews]

Unfortunately haven’t tried the new QCs, so can’t comment on the aware mode there-sorry!

[@RitterderRunde7]

Is it possible to turn off ANC?

[@RawansReviews]

You can dial ANC all the way down (so Aware Mode), but it's not possible to switch it off completely, like what was possible on the QC35s.

[@KingKikikoi]

Personally for me this was a bit disappointing. Also doesn’t support lossless? And everything else Apple already been doing. I was hoping it would blow Airpod max out the water but with airpod max 2 coming out soon I don’t see the point to pick this up other than for comfort 😅

[@fahmiriyadi3468]

this support lossless, aptX adaptive

[@sithsocheata2539]

can you help to review this headphone with the PC team call? i got a very bad experience with sony xm5 that the mic is not work with window 11 and the headphone cut on and off while team PC call and another platform as well as it performed through PC.

[@azbrown821]

please don’t do that. I have all those headphones and I still love the 700.

[@Sayid.M]

Good honest review. My thoughts on this product is 100% on par with everything you said. It has great comfort and top tier noise cancelling. The aware mode is the best and most natural I’ve experienced so far on any headphone. I like the immersive audio feature as it significantly opens up the soundstage. But, I do think they are overpriced. The build quality is not as you’d except at the price point. The earcups and headband feels cheap and hollow and you can hear the plastic when you touch them while they’re on your head. There’s also a slight creaking sound which can be heard sometimes. This was rather disappointing because on my other headphones I’ve never experienced this. My xm5’s are so much more silent and immersive. Other than that I think it’s a good pair of headphones.

[@RawansReviews]

Thanks for your comment!

[@jimczer2936]

They feel a hell more like $430 headphones than Apples $550 AirPod Max. Not sure what you think a $430 headphones feel like but I care more about what they sound like and the comfort than Im concerned about whether they feel like $430 headphones. I think the headphones are great from what I have listened to so far, I can care less if you or anyone feels like it doesnt feel like $430 headphones. Honestly it makes no sense with what you said.

[@RawansReviews]

You’re here because you’re interested in people’s opinions on products. You don’t have to agree with those opinions. That’s certainly your prerogative.

[@ger.1855]

Good idea switch to QC Ultra when I have Sony XM4 ? I have several issue with XM4 (battery, capter, charging..)

[@RawansReviews]

If you're due for an upgrade and are having issues with the Sonys, the Ultra might not be a bad idea to try!

[@ger.1855]

@@RawansReviews Thank you for your answer :)

[@davinci745]

I really wanted this to be my way back to Bose after Sony xm3, and 4 from Sony. But honestly comparing with xm 5 which is now over a year old the mic on the Bose Ultra sound terrible, the battery life 6hours behind Sony, Sony charges 3 hours battery life 3x faster, the Ultra just upscaled audio for spacial effect instead of the well established dolby atmos format. When the NC here is just microscopically better than Sony XM5 as visualized in different review on youtube it just doesnt justify the higher price. Guess I’m going Sony once again and saving money at the same time

[@ger.1855]

You haven't issue with your XM4 ?

[@davinci745]

@@ger.1855 There is only one downside I’ve experienced with XM4 and that is the well know clicking noice the plastic frame sometimes can make during movement. This they have «solved» on XM5 by ditching the folding mechanism. However it has never been substantial enough to irritate me. As for the tech side of things the headphones they’ve been flawless for me.

[@zack_zack44]

Call quality is important to me, unfortunately it seems that is quite poor :(

[@AlessandroCarpentiero]

How does the ANC compare to the QC35? Considering to upgrade.

[@RawansReviews]

Great question--I'm working on a video comparing the 35s, 45s, 700s, and Ultras. Make sure you're subbed to get notified when I release that ;) Thanks for watching!

[@serrael-182]

Wheres sound the quality?

[@jasonMB999]

Are you south africa?

[@yu-gi-oase7498]

Omg finally a review of them. Amazing. But you definitly need to work on your pronounciation for "audio". How good did the "Wind Block" feature work?

[@sebastien4116]

and you need to work on putting proper sentences together: "you good did the Wind Block feature work"????

[@RawansReviews]

Ha. You’re absolutely right. Heard it while editing and was equally surprised on how I pronounced that 😅 yes I did test the wind block with a hairdryer, and it did a fairly good job! Forgot to mention that in the review

[@yu-gi-oase7498]

@@sebastien4116 sebastian the pronounciation fact wasnt meant to sound mean, it was just constructive critism because i actually really enjoyed the video. Nonetheless, my grammar was indeed trash.

[@yu-gi-oase7498]

@@RawansReviews thx alot. :)

[@zirak93-2]

​@@RawansReviews please make the same wind noise comparison as you did with QC45, but this time I would appreciate it if you compare the Ultra with QC35 II, and QC45 if you have the time and still have the headphones. Thank you. :)

[@maxxkax]

nice! would be nice to see in a noisy office. where there is speetch around.

[@loverofstarz]

They took notes from Marques. They look like the Sony Mx4

[@stewartmoore5158]

Why do pretty much all reviewers dedicate such little time to the most important aspect of headphones: the audio quality? The extra features are great, but who's buying high-end headphones for call quality?

[@AaronJayR]

Work from home people

[@jeffreyfalcon243]

As someone who lives in a big city, call quality is everything when on the go.

[@GalaxyNexus1]

Me.

[@menachem711]

Umm me. Literally one of the most important features for me. I use it while working from home and I use the multipoint connectivity to listen to music from my phone while working and then hopping on a work call with a tap of a button. Absolutely crucial to have a good mic.

[@lronSausage]

​@@menachem711if call quality is that important, you should be using a stand alone mic since you are working from home. A dedicated standing mic will always beat any built in mic on a bluetooth headphones by a mile a cost a fraction.

[@liviuradu8011]

does the immersive audio works for IOS? or only for Android?

[@RawansReviews]

Yes of course, works on iOS as well!

[@alexbinder]

Made me smile, vacume cleaner in the background. That's not in the backgroun it's right by the head :)

[@RawansReviews]

Technically it was the foreground, not even the background 😬

[@slowjiggingrus3186]

Does Bose support Aptx or Ldac ?

[@RawansReviews]

aptX!

[@anuragsingh-ed4gk]

I put a hold on buying Qc700 for almost a year now since I have been anticipating that there has not been a new product launched in this space yet.... it's here now waiting for it to come to India soon

[@Adhgnis]

I’ll Wait for the NC ultra xD This doesn’t feel like a successor to NC 700 ..

[@anuragsingh-ed4gk]

@@Adhgnis hmmm will it not always be the case…something will feel missing only to be covered in the next iteration…honestly I am tired of waiting and at this stage I would want to pick one … even thought of going with Air Pod Max as well but they are relatively expensive.

[@refresh77]

I agree. This was $269 at Walmart two months ago.

[@refresh77]

I bought a set of Bose QC ultra headphones for $250 when Verizon had them for sale in March 2024. Sold my QC 35 II for $150 so total out of cost for upgrading was $100. Like it so far.

[@DatBoyAntwon]

I have bose 35 ii had them for awhile they in excellent condition all I do is use them to listen to Audible and music in the house. I can get the QC Ultras for $300, are they worth the upgrade??

[@RawansReviews]

If you're perfectly happy with your 35s, and mostly listen around the house, I see no reason for you to upgrade--save those $300 ;)

[@oisin_o_boyle]

seems like the meaning of still and motion mode is mixed in this review, because motion is what all previous /standard headphones did (following you) while still is for not following which makes sense if you watch TV for instance. The sound remains in a fixed position then when you turn your head, exactly as your TV screen does. Still mode is the new experience.

[@RawansReviews]

You're absolutely right--I switched those up in the review. Good catch!

[@blakecandesign9628]

Having the same drivers as the 700s is a deal breaker for me 😞

[@Vijaynh-ft8yp]

Is it sweat proof or ip67?

[@RawansReviews]

It has an IPX4 rating, so it’s sweat proof only

[@badlandschugsnumber1fan123]

Getting these cause joe burrow wore them

[@libardomm.trasimaco]

This is just a QC35 but with extra steps.

[@AlexK-eh6hf]

You were in Paris ? I recognize it !

[@RawansReviews]

Good eye! Yes indeed, that was Paris!

[@aarongutierrez7705]

So disappointing that years after QC45 all they are able to improve are ANC (which should been better to begin with) and BT 5.3. Such a letdown. How is this an ultra model when it has the same drivers as the 700 from years ago?

[@yu-gi-oase7498]

First of all, the drivers of the nc 700 arent bad. Bose just has a very linear sound profile for consumer headphones, where normal people will say it sounds bad because your ears arent getting blown out by the bass, while the sound actually is pretty good. Listen to reviews of the nc700 from audiophiles and they most likely will like the sound (none of the consumer headphones has a sound as good as expensive monitor headphones). With that fact out of the way. The qc ultra are very comfortable, have very good anc with wind noise block (excellent feature), very good aware Mode, intuitive controls, wearing detection, multipoint Connection, immersive mode, Bluetooth 5.3 and a aptx adaptive codec. Although theyre definitly Not perfect (no headphones are), theyre definitly "ultra". But that changes nothing to the fact that the price is way too high.

[@houman2009]

Yep its Bose😊

[@aaakmm1785]

@@yu-gi-oase7498 What "very good anc" means? Decent or above any other heaphones?

[@yu-gi-oase7498]

@@aaakmm1785 above other headphones. Qc45 are one Of the best if not the best till this date and theyre even a little better and If you include the wind block feature into evaluation than theyre quiet a bit better

[@aarongutierrez7705]

@@yu-gi-oase7498 the drivers they aren’t bad was you’re response? They are years old Sony still has much better audio

[@Vivuvuvj]

To bad they don’t offer more than 2 colors

[@daracue5698]

These are terrible for your caller. I cannot hear my husband at all. His are absolutely terrible. The mic picks up the background sound and suppresses his voice almost entirely. I have to have mine turned up to full volume which makes his background noise deafening - but I’m still asking him what for everything he says. They are literally the worst headphones he has had and that includes the wired ones we have 15 years ago.

[@michael-4k4000]

Oh hell yeah! Love you! ❤️ you

[@houman2009]

Yey buds buddy🎉

[@muathmahmoud509]

430$ for what lol? Listening to music? Nah they can keep them and I might upgrade my 700 model when these have a discount at 250$ that’s the maximum honestly I’ll be paying for headphones. No matter what features you add I can never justify a 400$+ Headphones’s that most people will rarely use them.

[@Tkarma77]

Seem like more premium qc45.. mic not great.. immersive audio meh

[@dopi3220]

you compleatly ignored the headaches of pc usage

[@TechOutAdam]

Bose has the best microphone quality in headphones. That alone makes them worthwhile.

[@attilab.2818]

XM5s call quality is better according to the reviews.

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

definelty over priced. I was looking here in australia, but nearly $700... thats encroching in actual bose avaiation headset ground.

[@RyleyStorm]

I always thought the nc700 where so ugly😂

[@Steve211Ucdhihifvshi]

i have a collection die to flying a lot for work etc, Bose qc45ii, 700, sony xm3 sony xm4 and sony xm5. (I returned the xm4 as it was garbage crackling and popping in earcup) I will never, EVER, Ever buy another sony piece of crap again. The only problems ive had with the bose were a little wind noise, but hey even the phone did the same in wind, and earcups wore out quicker as i was constantly going for the bose over the garbage sonys. Why? The sonys suck for phone calls, "i cant hear you" "you sound far away" "am i on speaker" etc etc etc. Never on the bose, never. Yeah i like the muddy dirty bass on thr sonys beacsue i like that, but due to the fact that i cannot reliably take a friggin phone call and quality issues with every xm except the xm3. I hope these are a game changer. I need a new pair and dont want to keep wasting money.

[@djblazer5099]

This headphones Bose Quiet confort ultra will never be compared to the Bose Quiet Confort 35 II the reason why is because if you are a truck driver and you drive a load truck the call quality sounds like if you are in a cave or the restroom and the 35’s II won’t sound like that they make your voice sound natural snapdragon chipset will never compared the chipset that the classic QC 35’s II had go on test what I am talking about you will find out the snapdragon is no good starting from the 700’s promising 8 mics supposed to make you sound better but they are no good then they bring the 45’s promising 4 microphones which they are no good either and now the QC ultra I don’t know how many microphones it has cause I am not buying another pair that makes me sound like I’m in a cave while driving the semi truck they all use the same chipset which make you sound like if you where in cave or restroom come on Bose I don’t even know what happen there why you switched to good call quality natural sound down to echoing call quality but yea all you come with is new features also Bose QC 35’s II you used be able to connect to headphones together to enjoy a movie together with your girlfriend and now they took that feature away from the new headphones… 35’s II still has it 😊

[@CatdaddyM]

What do you mean by “the music comes to life” what kind of BS Jargon is this? I’ve had these for the past few weeks and noticed the immersive audio actually reduces the quality and makes the audio sound like it’s coming from a bathroom or kitchen.. it negatively affects the base, the treble and the mid.. it’s pure garbage and just a way for Bose and the likes to show they got a new “spatial surround” sound.. man these marketing gimmicks and bullshit advertising is worse than ever and yall online are also culprits since you get paid by the same companies to advertise these BSs.. Save your money and stick to the NC 700.. they’re more comfortable and slightly louder than the QC comfort Ultra and look way better.

[@RawansReviews]

No one’s getting paid here ✌️

[@rdouraka]

Oodio