Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0040
CustomTune technology tailors adaptive noise cancellation and sound, with Immersive Audio spatializing music into a 3D soundstage for 6-hour listening sessions. Nine eartip and stability band combos ensure a secure, customizable fit, while Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint allows seamless switching between paired devices. They’re ideal for commuters and music lovers seeking immersive audio and strong ANC, but not for fitness due to a 33.5/100 sports score.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 6
case battery hours 18
water resistance IPX4
multipoint Yes
63 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong mic (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 87 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) - Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Mic, Immersive Audio, USB-C Charging, Up to 6 Hours Battery, IPX4 Rating, Desert Gold - Limited Edition |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 1 hour playback |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 18 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | None |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Bose app |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0040 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 18 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 54 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0040 | 97.3 | 82.5 | 80.7 | 29.9 | 47 | 71.6 | 93.3 | 80.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.5 | 71.6 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.5 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 80.4 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.5 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.6 | 71.6 | 95.4 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 99.7 | 96 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 76.9 | 94.2 | 100 | 80.4 |
Usage Scores
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