Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra Review Vs Quietcomfort 2
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- This is a comprehensive review of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra, a flagship $300 bluetooth earbuds that promise the best noise cancellation and sound quality experience Bose has to offer. Except it may not be.
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My current earbuds I don't need to download an app. Can Bose connect to my phone without downloading an app ?
@patricksmith2274 yes it can.
@imwhatsnew thanks 😊. When I first put in the earbuds it paired with my TV 😂😂😂. Then I figured out it wasn't paired to my phone! 😵😵💫🤯😅🤣😂
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I'm a little hesitant when it comes to watching smaller channels as they usually don't do a great job but I am very surprised about how good the quality is, perfect balance of humor mixed in, and everything to the point. Very well done.
I mean a big channel started small too
Either you like the channel or not no matter how big or small
You sounds cocky af big boy channel. Don't judge the book by its cover mf.
I've got these Ultra buds on the way and found your video. Great job! Great personality, good review, good opinions. Thank you!
As a music producer, I want to compliment you on your understanding how the ear and sounds work. Thanks for the great review! This gave me a lot of information to consider.
Bro, SOLID video! Informative and you have a fun welcoming presence. I subscribed.
I appreciate the honest review instead of salesman type reviews.. many thanks
Great vid. Answered all my lingering concerns. Thanks.
Good video! Looking forward to that Jabra Elite 10 review when it drops🤙
@ 12:47 , please what is AAC ? thank you and hello from Miami , FL , thank you for posting the video.
1 just have 1 question, by the way you are an awesome reviewer. A very polished and well informed audio reviewer. I had the qc2, and my biggest issue was connectivity, I have other earbuds for specific purposes. I just want these for the gym. Would you recommend it for that purpose, on a samsung galaxy s23 ultra? Thank you for your time and assistance.
The fit is great IMHO. Which phone your use with it doesn't really matter. Galaxy buds 2 pro also for great for the gym .. In case you wanted something in the Samsung ecosystem. And I'm glad you like the reviews and find them useful. Thank you
Hello, there. Just wondering: did you keep having connectivity issues with the qc2? I've been thinking about buying a pair but I keep finding reviews indicating connectivity is pretty bad and make the experience very frustrating. I'd like to have your honest opinion, please. Thank you.
Is the anc difference really bad? Because i am thinking on buying them.
Great review 💪
That is exactly the same eq that I arrived at on my QC IIs
Please review galaxy buds fe as well
how this channel have only 13k followers is beyond me
Glad to hear Bose fixed the app but the mic is still crap:( I am a package car driver for UPS and I would love for Bose to make their microphone crystal clear like my Blue Parrott 650 Bluetooth headset. The Blue Parrot650 mic is the clearest mic ever invented in my opinion. I'd love to be able to use my Bose while I'm delivering packages but until they fix their mic, I'll continue using my Blue Parrot in the truck and Bose when I'm at home. Thanks for taking the time to make this in-depth video !! ✌️
Hey, thanks for the insight! And your most welcome 🙏
Great and thorough review. Thanks!!
this is by far the best earbud review. irrespective of the brand. covered the most important points
how does this guy only have 13.4k subs this is a good quality review
2:43 LOLOLOL just for that joke making me laugh, i will subscribe 😂 (also great video im debating if i should get it today as well before black friday ends)
Audio is good but calling volume is low.... Is it a software issues r faulty buds
I am surprised you had a few issues with the app and connectivity issues. It was constant, and the left ear often wouldn't connect.
Anyway, I returned mine as the lack of multipoint and the abysmal call quality in a noisy environment drove me up the wall.
Thanks for the thorough review.
P. S I ended up with the Technics AZ80, and I am happy
Weirdly the issues did actually go away...and yes for me also one earbud wouldn't connect. This too went away...very odd, honestly .
@@imwhatsnew odd indeed
Which Bose earbud model did you return? QC2 or Ultra?
@@imwhatsnewWere the connectivity issues finally resolved? I wonder how they are performing now. Thinking about buying some QC2 buds but I'm hesitant having found so many people complaining about the connectivity problems with them. Please help me with this. Thank you.
Very helpful review and honest opinions thanks 👍
Does this still have a dumb feature where you can’t leave just the left ear bud on without it turning off in 5 mins without the right ear bud?
One of the deferences you pointed out was the improved connectivity with the ultras. I had heard numerous complaints with app and phone connectivity with the Bose QC IIs. So why would you recommend the IIs?
It's now much cheaper with the same sound quality and equal to or better noise cancellation... none of which need the app to function .
@imwhatsnew After months of listing to earbuds reviewers, you are by far the most accurate in depth and honest. I appreciate your content and thorough information and also the time you took to reply to my question. For years I use the original balls soundsport free earbuds and love them. Once I began losing battery life. I switched to the original Sennheiser Momentum earbuds and love them until I lost one down a sewer drain while exercising. I bought the Sennheiser 3s and loved them, especially for the fit and sound, until I begin having earbud issues which eventually led to the left earbud producing no sound at all (a very common problem I'm now discovering). I just want excellent sounding and fitting earbuds, but now realize after your reviews all the shortcomings of the Sony xm5 and Bose QC Ultras. Any other recommendations at the sound quality and fit levels that I don't have to pay $400 for?
I bought the QC II on Prime Day for 190 euros since I didn't want to pay 350 euros for the "Ultra" name. 160 euros less seemed like a good deal and I am happy with the ANC, the comfort and the sound. Thanks for your EQ recommendation!
I bought the QC 2s refurbished, had to return because there was an issue with the left bud... and now they are sending me brand new Ultra 😮. Fricking Bose are the best for a reason. That's what I call customer service!
(The minute I put that right earbud in I was in love with the anc; and it broke my heart when the left didn't work. The isolation is just INCREDIBLE on those things)
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@@thunderverna how the hell can you know if the ANC is good with only one earbud in your ears lol
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Hello there! Could you please tell me if you have had any connectivity issues with your QC2 buds? I keep finding bad reviews about them and I'd like to find out if that is really and issue with them before I buy a pair. I'd appreciate your input very much. Thank you.
Agree 100%!
Some reviewers from East said that Ultra are very sensitive to the insertion. Each time they calibrate differently. And after a lot of trying to insert them the same way into the measurement rig they concluded that ANC is exactly the same on both.
This is why I wanted to listen and verify too...I don't think it's the same. Fit is always crucial and yes the ultra is quite sensitive to this.
@@imwhatsnewFit is one thing. The other is calibration, that sound that Bose earbuds make when you insert them, it is not dynamic, it calibrates when you put them in and the calibration stays until the next time. That causes additional variability between listening sessions.
@@aaakmm1785 I do my measurements multiple times and average out the results.. This should account for that. Also, the subjective testing did seem to back that up.
Hi Guys, is the white noise on the ultra when you have anc on without any music or music on al low volume as bad as on the qc2? What’s your experience? Thanks very much.
My qc2 don’t have any white noise with anc on and no music playing
@@user-tc1cd3nx2f thanks for your answer!
I also wonder, the white noise is annoying on the older pair
Will immersive audio work outside of a phone? For example, if I use headphones on my laptop or use them when playing on a portable console like a Steam deck, can I use “immersive sound” on these devices?
Yup. Whenever you're using the Bose earbuds, oi can turn immersive audio on no matter what the source of audio..console, pc , phone etc.
@@imwhatsnew Thanks for the answer!
Are "Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra" much more comfortable than "TWS Sony WF-1000XM5"?
if you were choosing headphones to play on the Steam Deck and you needed the most comfortable headphones that you wouldn’t want to take out after an hour or two of playing (something like Airpods 2/3), but at the same time they also had high-quality sound,
Which headphones would you choose?
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Ultra or Sony WF-1000XM5?
or would you choose some other headphones for the most comfortable gaming on Steam Deck?
(I’m not looking at gaming headsets with low latency, I don’t play competitive shooters on portable consoles, these will be some kind of single-player story games, so the priority is maximum comfort and quality of sound and headphones.)
Please do a review on the edifer neobuds pro 2. I was gonna buy this earbuds but the 4 horus is very disappointing and also the anc is apparently not as good as i thought it would be. Some yt say its top tier, some say they are asking too much for the price. I tbh honestly only trust your reviews 🎉
Thanks! I don't have a review unit ..and I blew the budget buying the bose and Jabra for review 🫤 but if I get it I'll review it :)
@@imwhatsnew hi thanks all good 💯 take your time brother Jabra 10 seems like a huge upgrade but also price increase but the Bose on the other hand is quite disappointing, not much improvement, just additions that dont really add much
I recently "retired" my QC II buds, they kept dropping and restarting in my ear and always loosing connection. I went and bought the SONY XM5 thinking they would be much better. They SUCKED. Noise cancelling and bass were nowhere to be found. So I will go back and buy the Ultra. Other than the connectivity issues, Bose is the best.
I had the same problem with the Sony xm5”s but you need to find a good thighs tips to really get the full power !
Still enjoying my bose quite comfort 2
How are the phone calls?
@@jesaiahsmacias7888 it's okay not the best the microphone quality is ok they will do the job okay again not the best in windy conditions it's quite hard to hear clearly but other than that it's good and awesome audio quality with bass
Better than samsung buds end ultra?
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Hi dear.....is there any difference between these earbuds and the bose quietcomfort 2 in terms of sound quality?
Pretty much the same
@@imwhatsnew thank you so much dear... Very good reviews!!
thank you for the explanation of my (recently bought) Bose ultra. One difference: telephoning with Bose ultra and Samsung mobile: my surrounding sounds are cancelled and my telephone partner at the other end hears only my voice. And: (knowing immersive sound by the Bose On Ear Head phones) the Sound does not really change by moving my head with my Ultra earbuds.
Firmware is the newest available ob 03/24
I believe there was an option in the app to make the immersive audio behave two ways.. one where it follows your head and 1 where it stays in the same spot... I could be misremembering ofc..
@ 12:20 what is multipoint ? thank you sir
The ability to stay connected and seamlessly switch between multiple Bluetooth sources (phones , laptops etc)
I have to disagree with you on the immersion sound. With movie soundtracks and a lot of songs, the immersion sound effects are stunningly good. They open the sound stage and provide amazing clarity and definition.
good review channel
this guy is so underrated, every videos has peak quality
IMO all the BOSE QC earbuds are great!
The biggest thing IMO is the connectivity range and the Immersive mode on the Ultras is Amazing. IMO the range and the overall sound of the Ultras is the best BOSE has ever offered yet!
Is it worth more money is up to personal preference, you decide but IMO the Ultras are the best sounding earbuds on the market!
Oh, man: you have Genelec. Cool!
The mic call quality for the QC II Ultras was really good in noisy environments. MUCH better than the QC II earbuds. I think that Bose will improve the ANC to at least match the QC II earbuds in future updates. The Bose earbud controls just bury the controls on the Sony XM5. You have to tap the Sony earbuds four times to change the volume. That's just insanely stupid because volume control is probably the most used control for any pair of earbuds. Even without multipoint, these are superior to the Sony XM5 earbuds.
All this has been covered in my xm5 videos.
The ear tip and wing tips thing is to complicated and I do not like the not being able to double tap and switch between quiet and awareness this immersion mode feels like something they have just tacked on to make it feel they have been made better,no just an unnecessary feature
This is a tough one, I like the idea of trying out the newer technology with the different types of sounds but I also love my great noise cancellation too
For what it's worth, the new one is also very good..just in certain situations the old one is quieter.
Btw which one is better WF-1000XM5 or Bose?
The Sonys hands down 9/10 sound , ANC 9.5/10, comfort 8.5/10 once you find the right fit tips of the 4 sizes included, Phone calls 10/10 ( This is a must), Controls 9/10, Sony App 9/10 OVERALL 9/10.....***Bose Ultras 10/10 sound, ANC 10/10, Comfort 10/10, Phone Calls 1/10 (Complete CRAP!!! on my Iphone 13 Pro Max...the sound on calls is about 60% of the level it should be at max volume and people hear all the sounds that are going on Ie...Car A/C and people talking at a restaurant drowns out your voice) Controls 10/10, Bose App 6/10 (only three bands of equalization??? WTF!!) Overall Score 6.5/10 because of the complete CRAP sound during phone calls. Geek Squad and Apple store could not figure it out. You can only do one connection at a time instead of multi connections like the sony. EARBUDS...Buy the SONY XM5....Over the ear ANC for long plane trips Both BOSE and Sony are tied due to the preference of sound quality. I am a HUGE Bose fan over the years for Over the ear ANC on plane rides or sleeping in noisy environments. Bose missed the boat on the earbuds because of the CRAP phone call quality. This is my humble and honest opinions. If you find a solution to fix the phone call quality and volume on the Bose Ultra Earbuds then I might rebuy them.
Better for what exactly? Both are bad for mic quality..both are good for sound quality but flavoured in their own way.theres are many more points to make too...
I have both. BOSE QC2 win by a landslide in ANC, sound and. Comfort.
@@epluribusfunk514 That's personal. For me the sony sound is unpleasant and piercing. I prefer the bose I get ear fatigue from the sony earbuds
@@epluribusfunk514 thank you, I was worrying about the phone call quality. You saved me for buying these. I had always a lot of bad experiences with different ear phones regarding the phone call. Hopefully one day they can do both well: phone quality and sound quality.
I bought it in Dubai, the app keep crashing and the right earbud geta disconnected
Can i return it ?
You should definitely try but they may just replace it for you. Companies in the U.A.E don't have great return policies...unless you bought from Amazon
I bought Galaxy Buds 2 pro at rs6875 ~ $83 at Amazon's Diwali sale. Is it a good buy? I had the option of Oneplus Buds Pro 2, Oppo Enco x2, and Nothing Ear 2, all at $80 to $85 price.
I have a Samsung s22 ultra, so I thought why not Galaxy Buds 2 pro? So?
Congratulations buddy, you made a good decision on buying them
I think it's great value. But also if you've bought them already..who cares what people on the internet thing. You should tell us !
5:50 So the lower the line the better?
Generally speaking, yes, the lower the line, the greater the reduction of noise in those frequencies
Great video bose will always be lacking in the technology that's why they are so successful they make great sound but use old outdated technology in some things
that may be true but the ultras beat my AirPods Pro in sound & ANC as well fit
@@Mikivliwhat about immersive audio? Was it better than apple’s spatial audio? Many reviewers doesnt bother about spatial thing!!
Nice vidéo. Cheers from Mauritius
man i never thought that the new modell would have worse anc than the old one
In some situations, yes
Review technics az80
The music loud. Other is great
I have a problem with my QCII buds falling out of my ear no matter the insert and spine size combo. I really wish Bose would switch to their Ultra Open buds style of retainers for all of their buds. I switched back to my QC I buds with the neck band thing because of constantly have to grab my QC IIs before they fell out. Great video. Very clear and well presented. Best of all, not boring
Really i wish i see this video before buying it. I Don't like the mic at all and whenever i have a call i should disconnect it so people will understand what im talking about. the sound quality is good but not worth the money. i could buy something else.
yup. if you know someone else looking to buy it , atleast you can show them this video so they know :)
No multipoint is a big miss
Immersive audio messes up the spatial image if u listen to apple music dolby atmos.. its like ur music gets thrown into a well.. immersive mode in my opinion was just a garbage move
So was Dolby Atmos. Immersive audio isn't meant to be used with another spatial audio mode..just with normal stereo. ...and even then it messes up spatial positioning. ..but it sounds immersive and doesn't claim to be great surround sound like some others have.
I buy Bose for noise cancellation and they go backward? :O
Not that far though... it's still the best in the market pretty much
If you don't download the newest firmware, you will have connectivity problems.
I can't confirm the worse ANC on the new Bose Ultras. I did an unscientific comparison between my Bose QC Earbuds II an my Bose QC Earbuds Ultra and would even say the ANC reduces human voices better.
So is the ultra better?
For ANC ? Nope, seems to be the same or slightly worse for high frequency noise reduction. Still the best in the market though
@@rigo117x7 the Ultras have connected without any issues and quickly so far. The II doesn't connect as reliably. ANC I couldn't hear a difference between them. If any, the Ultra might be even better, because I left the default ear tips on while I have a size larger on the II. Immersive sound is over hyped on the earbuds Ultra. It works and you notice it but it doesn't feel as spatial as with the headphone Ultras (I tested them in a shop). I rarely use immersive sound to save battery.
What About the white noise if you have ANC on without any music? 😊
@@kristygomez3165 don't really notice any.
Phone call doesn’t looks like good just like mine qc earbuds 2.
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Damn 17 minutes ago
6:55 😭😭😭 is this really for $300? My pixel buds A does a better job than this
You sound like you work at Amazon and customer service is your name Mohammed
No they are not comfortable and I do not care about new functions the previous ones were better for me
No multipoint? That’s just a useless head set