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