Bose QC Ultra earbuds review
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
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Bose has always been the unexpected cool kid on the audio block. They don't have the most dazzling designs or earth-shattering bass but they do have some of the most balanced sounding audio equipment on the market. With their newest QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, does this still ring true? I recently received a pair of the new Bose QC Ultra earbuds to try out over a few weeks here in my home. I’ll share what they’re like in terms of fit and comfort, how they sound, what the noise cancellation is like and if overall I think I can recommend them to you.
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What you get
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are rechargeable wireless earbuds that come with a charging and storage case plus a custom Fitkit to help you find a truly comfortable fit. With ANC or Active Noise Cancelling, plus aware mode, they offer customization for how you want to listen. They have touch controls on the buds or you can access more features with the Bose Music app.
Fit and feel
One of the first things I noticed about the Bose Ultra is their size; these are not what you’d call small or discrete earbuds. The large size of the buds is going to be a turnoff for some, but getting a good fit, should help them feel less ginormous.
The FitKit is a clever combo of silicone tips and stability bands of different sizes that can help the buds feel more comfortable. This should mean no ear fatigue even after binge-listening to your favorite podcast all day.
I found the ear tips that came on the buds were a bit big for my ears, so I sized down a set, and immediately felt a lot more comfortable.
The Ultra buds are long and wide and do protrude out from your ear by quite a bit, so if you like to sleep in your buds, these aren’t going to be comfortable if you roll on your side.
Even so, the buds feel secure in my ear despite their size.
Bose Music App
To get the most from your buds, you’ll want to dowenload the Bose Music app. In here you can pair your buds and adjust all their settings and change preferences
ANC & Aware Mode
One of the most raved-about features of the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds is its ultra-quiet ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) that Bose claims is on par with the best earbuds on the market. Whether you're trying to drown out the thrum of airplane engines or escape from your neighbor's drum practice, these earbuds should let you retreat into your own little world of music, podcasts, or just blissful silence.
Remember the time when you had to crank up your earbuds to maximum volume just to hear over the noise? Kiss this problem goodbye (and say hello to longer, happier eardrum lifespan!).
ANC works by digitally listening for sound around you and then canceling it out with another digital sound that you can’t really hear.
The ANC in these headphones is outstanding. You can definitely block oit most sound if you’re trying to work or focus and I’d say these get a 9/10 on ANC ability.
Aware Mode - flip side of ANC
On the flip side of ANC is Aware Mode where you can allow sound to come into your ears, handy if you’re listening for a delivery or a flight. Similarly this works extremely well
The thing I will point out about both ANC and Aware Mode are not adjustable; you’re getting either full ANC or full aware with no stops in between. At the price point these buds are at I would like some more customization of this setting, which you can find on competitor Jabra’s Elite 8 Active and Elite 10.
..... but the anc is customizable..... if you ever used the bose music app you should know....
1. 9 out 10 on ANC??? No other set of earbuds even comes close
2. There are not a lot of earbuds (that are good) that are smaller in size (can you say Apple Air Pods? I knew you could.) The Sony earbuds, which are often raved about, are as big as the Bose. However the Bose does have a design that is not "in ear."
3. I own these earbuds and regularly play basketball with them. You really couldn't be more wrong. They are amazing earbuds for workouts.
4. The battery life is actually very good compared to high-end competitors.
5. The touch controls on these are the best that I have used. The Sony XM5 controls are a joke. You have to tap the buds four times to change the volume - which is probably the most used adjustment on a set of earbuds.
6. The Jabra Elite are very good earbuds and do offer features that the Bose QC II Ultra don't have. However, the audio quality, the fit and comfort, the ANC and the look (in my opinion) are superior on the Bose.
7. The biggest omission of the QC II Ultra earbuds is the lack of a multipoint connection. This is a huge fault, considering that the multipoint function on Bose's over-ear headphones is amazingly good.
8. IPX4 is the rating that most of Bose's better competitors have. For example, the Sony XM5 earbuds have the exact same rating. This rating is good enough to make the Bose useable for outdoor activities and working out.
It seems you did a review without reading the manual or studying the app. The ANC is adjustable from maximum noise cancelling to maximum transparency - full on to full off - and you can save shortcuts for up to seven custom preset levels. Also, I believe Bose uses the term “Immersive audio” intentionally to differentiate from the “Spatial Audio” that people may be familiar with - the Ultra earbuds can track your head movement so the virtual sound source stays fixed in space as you move your head. This Immersive Audio can be switched from “off” to “fixed” to “motion.” This feature seems to be the most significant change from the QCii to the Ultra and it was not mentioned in this review.
Thanks Erin.
Great review ❤
Thank you! 🤗
Thank you very much
Thank you!
I purchased this phone on a trip to Japan.
A lot of crackling is noticeable in punk rock and heavy metal music, in the most demanding parts.
I wrote something early about a pass some reason I gave In and omg I love the bass in these fit so comfortable really nice coming from. Qc 1s I love too
Nice review!
Great content. Thanks
Can you review the Ultra Headphones! Thank would be great erin, thanks again:)
I'll try!
Great review.
Glad you think so!
1:05 pppppffft!!! These are microscopic compared to the first qc earbuds 😂
I have the previous version. I love mine. Amazing sound and ANC. I will not upgrade to the ultra. Great review Erin. Happy weekend ❤😊.
Bose is #1,
If only they were up to date on multipoint connections or wireless charging
The Bose have a very closed down feeling when using ANC. unfortunately. I find it too disturbing to use the ANC at max. Contrary to what was said, the ANC can be adjusted and you can make shortcuts which are activated on the the earbuds themselves. I have mine set to aware, quiet 10, (the fixed modes) and then created a focus ANC 5 and a relax ANC 8 , which tends to be the maximum anc I tolerate. If anyone can recommend good ANC earbuds without that horrible pressure in ear, please recommend
The Bose have a very closed down feeling when using ANC. unfortunately. I find it too disturbing to use the ANC at max. Contrary to what was said, the ANC can be adjusted and you can make shortcuts which are activated on the the earbuds themselves. I have mine set to aware, quiet 10, (the fixed modes) and then created a focus ANC 5 and a relax ANC 8 , which tends to be the maximum anc I tolerate. If anyone can recommend good ANC earbuds without that horrible pressure in ear, please recommend
I've heard reviewers say there was no pressure felt with full ANC on
Wtfquiet comfort ones give more battery then that I still love just those there on sale at target for 279 or something I think that's a pass
The blue tooth sucks. Only connects to your phone. If you want to listen to other devices. Very poor for the price