Bose QC Ultra Headphones Review & Compared To Bose QC45 & Bose NC 700

[@GYMCADDY]

Get Them Here: Bose QC Ultra: amzn.to/3uefOa0 Bose QC45: amzn.to/40sNWLr Bose NC 700: amzn.to/3QtzFtp

[@batdroid2705]

What a thorough review! Thanks for taking the time through all the categories. Love the format. Thanks

[@faded7453]

Since I work in an electronic shop, I was able to try this new modle of Bose and I love the sound so much! I like the control settings on my NC700 a lot more though, with the Design as well. Considering that the Bose QC Ultra is like between the €450 & €500, i'll wait it out, cause obviously the sound is so awesome, but considering the battery life while using the immersive feature and some other features, I'll wait until they'll upgrade to ones the would personally satisfy me in most assets

[@gabrielgabro4755]

Thank you for this independent and detailed review! So difficult to find something that matches all the check points!

[@j_k_rz]

Always love your ANC test and verbal review of it, especially the cabin pressure part! 👍👍👍

[@jasonmusic3]

🎉Been watching your channel for years bro! Thank you for all the reviews🎉🙏🏾

[@kozmo7]

Been waiting for this one. Let’s go!!!

[@redfox1111999]

Thank you for the review I just got them and it’s my first pair of NC headphones. It’s my second pair of Bose headphones my first pair was the AE2 soundlink and had them for almost a decade. I really like the sound that I get out of the ultra. They are EXTREMELY comfy for my head and the earcups seems to be a better quality than my AE2 pair. Time will tell because on the AE2 I had to change cuffs 3 times over the last decade. I recommend them even if they are super expensive. The premium NC and the ambiant feature makes them worth it in my opinion. I use them with my iPhone and my TV and they change seamlessly.

[@DivorceSourceRadio]

Great review. Thanks! I'll keep my 700's which are now $100.00 off since the release of the Ultra's.

[@aidan2840]

The biggest thing that frustrates me is not being able to turn of ANC! It drives me insane that the broke something that was already perfect on the QC 35s!

[@randotuber]

Thanks mate was considering these but lack of that feature is a dealbreaker.

[@rastapreto]

Couldn't wait for that video !!!

[@charlyguendulain8972]

That transition from the ultras to the 700s was gnarly

[@aprilsky8474]

Was waiting for your review. I'll stay with my QC45's for now. No rush for these.

[@capitalize7775]

I think the QC45 is a better choice if you don’t have either of the three. It’s $100 cheaper than the Ultra. QC45 look better in my opinion and I personally like pressing the buttons for volume and playback more. QC Ultra is very nice, but not $100 better in my opinion.

[@robbenvanpersie1562]

New qc. 2023 version is better

[@eleanordawes8634]

The ultras are £450 in the uk which is 550 dollars so over here they are massively overpriced far too much compared to qc45 you can find for 180 or so

[@batdroid2705]

Madness

[@CojRacer]

In Mauritius, the NC700 are at $678 and the QC45s are $520 lol

[@thankyouverymochi]

I found the best bose 700 deal at a very unexpected place, in hongkong airport transit. it's like a tech shop they sell multiple brands, but somehow the official bose was on promo, sitting at $200-250 price point (forgot the exact price). my brother bought it. I want one as well, but I already have my qc35ii 😅

[@onlysublime]

I think the qc45 are great. If that's how much money you have go for it. But ultra is better.

[@michael-4k4000]

These cans are a real Game Changer!!!!

[@batdroid2705]

We need a comparison to the XM5

[@Khazaymar]

Do you think there are any chances of incoming firmware update to make them work with jack cable when turned off? Its weird when normal QC model has got that functionality

[@melih9770]

superb video! so you have a new daily driver instead of qc45??

[@jaypalmer3806]

Daily driver. How can people say this and not be taking the piss.

[@moatazmohamed1782]

You can switch to aware mode with long press on button you don’t need to takeoff you headphone to hear people around you , also you can use the short cut to switch to immersive Audio Still or Motion .

[@GYMCADDY]

Not as seamless

[@asan1050]

GYMCADDY , ThanksMuch for sharing !

[@FromDesertTown]

The QC Ultra are much more comfortable. The wider headband with more padding, less clamping force, and no annoying hinge that makes noises as you move your head around. I'm relieved to get rid of my NC 700s, which I kept for work only because their call mics were the best for noisy environments. Honestly though, I wish they had just gone back to the QC 25/35 design, as those were the most comfortable Bose headphones.

[@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 (e.g. 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! x) ) to come! Thanks for your work sir! Respect!👍🏾🔥 Looking forward to hearing from you!

[@Julia96016]

Thank you so much for the detailed info!!!! Super helpful, my biggest concern was if calls were clear and undisturbed.

[@treasurethetime2463]

I've had the original 35s for 8 years. Now have the ultras. The sound blew me away the first time I heard the ultras, as my 35s are no longer 100 percent. That said, if these are as durable as the 35s(which I've absurd... Travel, backpacks no case... Hot tubs etc) them GET the ultras and forget the price difference. 100 dollars over 8 years is pennies a day. I used my Bose 35s EVERYDAY for 8 years. They have been the best investment. You can stay in cheaper hotels, take flights and have peace, enjoy the beach.

[@vladthebiker8511]

the bose do come equipped with aptx adaptive. just wanted to point that out there. most people on the bose reddit page were pointing them out when they first released

[@GYMCADDY]

Aptx was not an option when I used them with my pixel 8

[@devinbarajas-zepeda5587]

The ultra's have aptx adaptive but only a handful of android phones are equipped with the codec. Motorola , OnePlus (I think) and Sony cell phones support the codec. Samsung and Google don't have aptx adaptive

[@JoeGillian0]

​@@devinbarajas-zepeda5587yeah but aptx adaptive is compatible with aptx standaf that even Samsung phones have

[@devinbarajas-zepeda5587]

@@JoeGillian0 I checked on my Samsung phone and it only supports aptx and aptx HD but not aptx adaptive. Same with Google Pixel. Motorola phones and Sony Xperia phones definitely have aptx adaptive

[@JoeGillian0]

@@devinbarajas-zepeda5587 you must have a old Samsung phone if it stills has aptx Hd...i only have aptx not hd nor adaptive on my S10+. it s also possible you must have a snapdragon sound certified device to have aptx with the QC Ultra... i do have aptx with my Momentum 4 headpjones and S10+ .. Anyway i watched a few other reviews of the QC ultra and i will skip it.

[@ChristopherPoitras]

I really liked the design of the nc700 and was hoping Bose would have improved on the design instead. Not a fan of touch controls but Bose did it the best eliminating false touches by reducing the touch area and after a little bit of muscle memory it worked well. The touch volume control on the ultras aren't great. They are ok but i had the same behavior of the reviewer. Maybe the media controls aren't the nicest looking on the qc but they agree the easiest and direct

[@MrVh78]

700 was the ugliest design Ive ever seen on Bose

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I have the nc700s and the touch controls work consistently. On the two different Sony's that I bought. I had inconsistent performance with the touch controls and took them back.

[@xanderflynn3434]

@@MrVh78 finally someone said it

[@srmrs]

Great review!

[@usmanshahid8277]

Spacial audio is cool; but is it $150 to $200 cooler? My NC 700s just crapped out (covered under warranty they were refurbished) - I decided to just pick up another pair vs. spending almost double for the ultra’s.

[@SodiPopMedia]

Just a heads up, Bose qc 45 is now advertised as 22hours on Bose website and has been for a little bit.

[@Talker13563]

For airplane use (noise comfort), Music and general comfort, which is the best? I have nothing

[@morm2173]

I have the QC 45 and they are the most comfortable and best for winter

[@GodMelvin]

I agree! Great job!

[@TsigolohcysP77]

Awesome comparison video!!! The best man!!💯

[@elmaster6207]

The New QC are the ones for me, but I still feel like other headphones are better in features compared to this QC line up, for Example, the XM5, Momentum 4, JBL Tour One, etc.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

I've tried different versions of the Sony XM3 and XM5. Took them back within two days. Mainly, because of the finicky touch controls. I've had no issues at all with the NC700 touch controls.

[@EliaIorio]

Volume adjustment on qc ultra is great in my opinion

[@allanvanmuks1263]

Fully reviewed, thank you. I'll keep my NC 700

[@allanvanmuks1263]

I think I just love being in control, for any percentage - long as it counts to my presets... Presets mean a lot to do with people's well-being and their way of life/choices among other things. I'm not saying that the NC 700s are the best but they get the job done with less hustle, also they fit my life perfectly from home to gym to work even if I skipped one of those activities. It is a principle loop that most headphones ignore. My next lookup might be sony for now but I'm still comfortable here, regardless(of that slow charging)

[@allanvanmuks1263]

I also think that you could take your game to another level by taking in some comments from your channel - from which you can make your own headsets/earbuds may be🤔

[@michael-4k4000]

lol, what, the new Bose are the Cats Meow, and has USB-C, 3D audio and a carrying case.

[@michael-4k4000]

@@allanvanmuks1263 its NOT all about you.. The new Bose cans are monsters, they will slay any dragon lol

[@fornesus]

@@michael-4k4000people are allowed to have opinions

[@thiagotota]

Dude, the Ultras are on the aptx product page, can you really tell if the codec is not there, i mean, for sure?

[@GYMCADDY]

When Connected to my Pixel 8, AAC was the top option

[@JoeGillian0]

Pixel sucks ;)

[@PlanetELC]

Well, that settled it for me: the ultra it will be. Thanks for the comparison!

[@GOLFADDICT65]

right now i am looking at both of these...QC45 are 299 ( Canadian ) 218 ( US ) and the new QC are 379 ( Canadian ) 276 ( US ).....QC ULTRA 499 ( Canadian ) 364 ( US ).....which would you recommend as i am without anything currently....I need them for music and watching movies on my ipad.....great review by the way....thx....cheers from Canada

[@MisterChibs]

I just got the Ultras. Didn't expect them to go on sale so soon after they just came out. So yea, 50$ off is a great deal tbh. hopefully they work out.

[@MisterChibs]

Returning them lol. Not as comfortable as my QC35's

[@chinasalumchike-udenze2200]

@@MisterChibs so go with the new qc ?

[@MisterChibs]

@@chinasalumchike-udenze2200 Tough to say. If you’re sensitive to clamp force like I am, get the regular QC. The Ultras were great in every other way. It’s a shame really. 🍻

[@Meczox]

could you compare the clamping to the qc45? I'm super sensitive to it because I have TMJ 😢

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

if you have a biggggggg head, you're gonna need to pull the headband all the way down for the qc ultras. i feel this makes the headphones a tad less comfortable

[@ChiaDai]

Sounds like your new daily driver to me ;) QC45 had its long standing glory days tho!

[@nathansalazar6775]

On the QC 45 is there any delay when watching videos on andriod?

[@karolykrausz5534]

Did you notice a difference in the left and right channel or were they perfectly symetrical?

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Thanks. I was waiting for Black Friday to get a pair of the QC Ultra's. To add to my collections of NC700, QC45, QC35 and QC25's (yes, they still work). Yeah, I just like Bose. But once you said that you cannot use the headphones, even when it is corded, without the power turned on, that was enough for me say, NO, and break the Bose addiction. When I'm just listening to voice sounds on my tablet or phone, I don't need the headphone powered or the noise cancellation activated. I just want to mute the outside noise. Other reviewers did not mention that fact.

[@emilisar6885]

I got the qc 45 as a present and im wondering if i its worth the upgrade to the ultras as i have a 110$ coupon i can use?

[@stormbladefh]

I've been wondering if the earpads from the nc700 are able to fit on the ultras. Mainly because I do agree that the ultras have less premium leatherette

[@geekinhard343]

there actually the successor to the QC45, it says it on the Bose website

[@Pyromasaur]

One massive problem with the 700 is you can't use them while they're charging. When they're dead, you're done.. In this day and age that's just not acceptable. Can the Ultras be used while charging?

[@kevingall1956]

You got the codecs wrong they have Aptx adaptive codec aswell snapdragon certified

[@GYMCADDY]

Not an option on my pixel

[@kevingall1956]

@@GYMCADDY think some devices need update same as Samsung galaxy s23 ultra

[@antoniofigueiredo3812]

The microphone volume is still low, how hard can it be to fix that?

[@KFC_Rat]

When do you think you can review the SKULLCANDY crusher anc 2?

[@mitchellkirkpatrick5714]

the qc ultra have shown that the battery life is running just under 30hrs in many tests. Also having owned the 700s they have a lot of problems they rattle when walking, the care is soooooo big so much bigger than you expect and they never last the 20hrs.

[@SuperMario127.]

The touch sensitive area is extremely sensitive. Imagine wearing your Bose NC 700 headphones, you rest your head on the window and your music gets interrupted and you hear: “BATTERY TWO HOURS AND THIRTY MINUTES!!”

[@RDens4d]

28.5 grams are in one ounce. With the exception of the AirPod Max, the weight differential between those is really negligible.

[@xylo5750]

My Anker Soundcore Q20i (which was $40) has a significantly longer battery life (40-50h), ability to listen in "Normal" node (no ANC and no Ambient), and can be listened to passively without the headphone turned on using wired mode. Obviously, the sound quality and comfort is significantly worse, but I should not be losing out on features if I spend 10 times as much IMO. I think the sweet spot for headphones is $100-$200. (FWIW, I don't recommend Q20i to anyone who has used "premium" headphones in the past, the comfort is noticeably worse. But just found the lack of features I consider essential on my $40 headphones interesting)

[@raulacosta6020]

So the qc ultra can't turn off anc mode like their other headphones?always anc on ? Someone please 🙏

[@stevenomes9689]

anc cannot be turned off, you can switch to other modes and even make customs modes with anc at lowest possible setting. but its still technically on and sucking battery

[@chrisalexander6245]

Was hoping the Ultra would be outstanding for the price but when I tried them out in a shop they were ok but not amazing. I have the QC2 which are great.

[@dsgaming9893]

Got my Bose QC Ultra for 220, and they will arrive in 5 days!

[@apurvaverma]

how did you get it for that price ?

[@Gadgetibles]

Watching with my Qc45

[@ephphatha230]

I have been using the original QC35 since 2016 and just got the Ultras. The Ultras are slightly more spacious but sadly they are just way too tight on my head so they are squashing my ears and I have to take them off after about 30 minutes. Pretty disappointing considering how good the QC35 were.

[@itzyaboiiash]

Ur transitions my guy

[@GYMCADDY]

Thanks

[@johnjames01]

Great review and one I was waiting for. I use my NC 700 mainly for MS Teams calls. I don't think it's worth the cost to upgrade to the QC Ultras at the moment.

[@zxaaron7769]

Ultra owner here, the headband has squeaky noise when you adjusting or stretching the headband, very annoying.

[@lammiwinks3775]

They are the NC700 drivers in a different headband. Literally the same.

[@THELIFEOFCB]

19:09 sound test gave me anxiety 😵‍💫 give us a warning next time !

[@anatolykhalizev2356]

Now 700 are $100 off on the official website

[@bampogo]

AptX is available

[@chassycy]

qc45 is the goat

[@santoshpss]

All these big companies never make an objectively better product. It's always about minor changes. I don't get it. I pay a premium price, and expect a premium product with no disadvantages. It's like they hate producing higher quality products. They want to make them as cheap as possible and ask a premium price for people who are willing to pay that much. Complete BS if you ask me. Bose QC45 dropped price significantly after I bought them. I NEVER got a discount from any product, including smartphones. As soon as I buy them, they drop their price. I always had to pay MSRP. Once I was promised $125 discount on the PS5, but when I went to the store, they said it was over 2 days ago. They literally claimed it was still there on the phone. I went to another store to get a $50 discount instead. It's as if all these discounts are for NPCs and not real people. What's with the cheaper design on these headphones? Why are they asking MORE money for a CHEAPER design? Are people really this stupid to want to pay for these? They're going the Sony recyclable plastic route. I don't want to live in a world where everything's getting more expensive but cheaper and less durable. I know I've ranted more about consumerism and unfairness in general than about the Bose QC Ultra, but I just wanted to let my thoughts out.

[@JF-xq6fr]

Bought two pairs of Ultras and both suffer inexcusable QC issues... Great ANC and sound once EQd', but really, really disappointment in the pathetic build quality and all of the creaking, crackling noise in the ear cups and cheap feel.

[@robbenvanpersie1562]

Which one is better alternative

[@jagtoy]

…and…and….AND! 😂

[@RDens4d]

The title says the QC Ultra is being compared to the 700s and 45s. But in reality they’re being compared to other brands 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@taddybear4244]

With my QC45s, they're so comfortable that I instinctively panic when I can't find them because I forgot I'm wearing them. Due to acts of retard, I broke them when I spilled a cup of tea on them so I'm trying to decide between another pair of QC45s or the Ultras. I'm open to other brands for sure, but the Q45s have been the best headphones I've owned since ATH-M50x.

[@takeshikovacs3436]

Can you do please a comparison between BOSE QC ULTRA AND B&O BEOPLAY HX????? PLS AND THX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dhillionstarlight7690]

Bose is the boss

[@nazarethproductions7095]

Doesn’t seem like a huge improvement from qc45.

[@anthonygallo3576]

Dude you are 100% wromg. If you put the headphones in a rare mode it turns the noise canceling off

[@TheLifetraveler1]

Psst! You talk toooooo fast. Slow down just a little bit. thanks.

[@GYMCADDY]

You listen too slow

[@joyousenoful]

That’s rude to say to someone. They can slow down the audio but still

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@joyousenoful it was not rude it was simply a request. He talks fast and I could not necessarily keep up. And I'm from an island family we're talking fast is normal.

[@TheLifetraveler1]

@@joyousenoful no it is not. It's just a request. I'm originally from an island and I talked very fast. So it doesn't bother me when people ask me to slow down just a little bit. But I don't listen as fast as I talk If I don't take it personally, and I didn't ask you to slow down, why does bother you?

[@joyousenoful]

@@TheLifetraveler1I was replying to gymcaddys remark that they listen too slow. I agree with you. We should be mindful of other peoples abilities and accessibility and not insult.

[@tonykuo4292]

Media controls took a huge step backwards. I agree 700 touch controls are much better.

[@reaver9]

I have nc700 and nothing feels premium there, very plasticky headphones. Ultra's just painful ill designed product with shocking cost savings. The one to skip at this price.

[@c0uchsl0uch]

You could just say the verdict part and cut out the rest of the video, save everyone some time

[@GYMCADDY]

Ir you could just skip to the verdict. That why there are time stamps. Thanks for the engagement tho

[@mirelysperez4029]

3stafadores dicen que pagan por dar like y no pagan la agencia Fabytes y Social Media Hypes

[@noureddineelaroussi7680]

The 700 had a price of 400 when they came out, but now only 380, man you're full of crap, who cares about 20 discount? who you're trying to fool?

[@GYMCADDY]

I’m just glad that you used the proper You’re here 😊

[@rugartube1970]

I think that Bose products are disappointing. More expensive, built with non-premium materials, and lower quality sound and features than the competition.

[@robbenvanpersie1562]

So buy Sony?

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

been looking to this review FOREVER!!!!!!!

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

wow the bose qc 45 blocks out most coffee shop sounds, which is what i need