Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
ActiveSense adaptive noise canceling and CustomTune personalized sound support aptX Adaptive Hi-Res audio, with 6-hour earbud battery and 18-hour Qi case life. A high budget score of 90.3 signals strong value, complemented by multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 and a lightweight 7g IPX4-rated build. Ideal for frequent travelers who want adaptive ANC and immersive spatial audio, though music enthusiasts may note the 78.4 music score.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 6
case battery hours 18
water resistance IPX4
91 Overall Score
Price £300
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 64 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 | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 9.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| 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 | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | Soundcore Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic Driver |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 18 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | 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 896637-0050 | 96.7 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 97.8 | 98.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.6 | 93.9 | 70.6 | 84.6 | 91.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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