The verdict
The most comfortable flagship headphones on the market — worth it if comfort and spatial audio matter more than raw ANC.
Pros
- Unmatched comfort
- Immersive spatial audio
- Excellent call quality
Cons
- Pricier than the Sony
- Battery life trails rivals
- Limited EQ controls
Best for
- All-day wearers who value comfort
- Fans of spatial audio
- Call-heavy users
Not ideal for
- Value hunters
- Those wanting deep EQ customisation
Bose has always prioritised comfort, and the QuietComfort Ultra continues that tradition. Here’s how it holds up.
Comfort
These are among the most comfortable over-ear headphones on the market. The clamping force is well judged, and the earcups feel soft without getting warm.
Sound & spatial audio
Bose’s Immersive Audio adds a convincing sense of space to music and movies. The default tuning is smooth and fatigue-free.
Noise cancellation & calls
ANC is a hair behind the Sony WH-1000XM5 but still excellent. Call quality, however, is a clear win for Bose — background noise on the other end of a call is almost inaudible.
Should you buy them?
Yes — if comfort and call quality are your top priorities. If absolute ANC performance matters most, look at the Sony instead.