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
64 Overall Score
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong mic (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
What owners think
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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-K | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 18 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | 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 | 97.4 | 83.9 | 81.4 | 31.1 | 48.8 | 73.8 | 93.9 | 81.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82 | 73.8 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.4 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 73.8 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.4 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.5 | 76.9 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 90.3 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.4 | 83.9 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 79.2 | 94.7 | 99.7 | 99.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.6 | 97.5 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 94.2 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 90.3 |
Usage Scores
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