Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 1) truly lives up to its name. From the moment I put them on, the comfort stood out — lightweight, plush ear cushions, and zero pressure even after hours of use. These are easily the most comfortable headphones I’ve owned. The noise cancellation is phenomenal. Whether it’s airplane engines, office chatter, or everyday household noise, the QC Ultra creates an almost unreal sense of quiet. Bose has clearly perfected ANC, and this model sets a new benchmark. Sound quality is rich, balanced, and immersive. The bass is deep but controlled, mids are clear, and highs are crisp without being harsh. The immersive audio feature adds a spacious, almost surround-like feel that makes music and movies more engaging. Battery life is solid for daily use, and the controls are intuitive and responsive. Call quality is also excellent — voices come through clearly even in noisy environments. Overall, the Bose QC Ultra Gen 1 is a premium product that delivers on comfort, sound, and silence. If you’re looking for top-tier noise-canceling headphones that you can wear all day, this is an easy recommendation.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are easily some of the most comfortable and best noise-canceling headphones I’ve ever used. From the moment I put them on, they felt lightweight, soft, and comfortable enough for long listening sessions. The noise cancellation is excellent and does an amazing job blocking out background noise, whether I’m studying, traveling, or just trying to relax. It creates a quiet, immersive experience that really lets you focus on the audio. Sound quality is clear, balanced, and detailed. The bass is deep without being overwhelming, and vocals and instruments sound natural and crisp. Everything from music to movies and calls sounds great. Battery life is reliable, and the headphones hold a charge well for daily use. Controls are easy to use, and switching between devices is smooth and convenient. Overall, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones deliver top-tier noise cancellation, great sound quality, and exceptional comfort. They feel premium in every way and are an excellent choice for anyone looking for high-quality over-ear headphones.

Awesome! Even can plug av plug into phones if you're traveling internationally on the airplane and can listen to the movies on the airplane screen. Sound is crisp, bass is deep. Beautiful design. A+

The product is outstanding and offers excellent comfort, effectively blocking noise. However, it's not significantly superior to the Bose 700, which provides more hands-on options and greater control in noise cancellation. A crucial tip: After installing the Bose app on your phone, remember to disable Bluetooth on your phone. This step is essential to prevent interruptions during computer use, such as when receiving phone calls. If you're in a Zoom meeting, an incoming call can disrupt the session, silencing applications like YouTube or Zoom. You can still take the call, but to ensure uninterrupted listening, it's best to turn off the phone's Bluetooth while using these headphones. Initially, you'll need to use the Bose app to set up the quiet mode and other features before turning off the phone's Bluetooth.

First time I've had Bluetooth headphones, and these do not disappoint! The noise cancellation is amazing, and you can customize your own for ambient sound. You can also customize the equalizer for more bass, treble, etc..they are VERY comfortable and the IMMERSION mode was incredible! I also like that it goes into standby when you take them off after short time, bit pause when you listen to music. You can get phone calls on these too...truly an outstanding product! Buy them!

Super comfortable, excellent battery life. Bose app allows for multiple settings options, as well as customizable setting templates to swap between easily. Took me a while to realize (bad at reading instruction manuals) but you can easily swap between the chosen templates for your device by holding down the button instead of opening the app every time.

I returned Bose qc45 because the connectivity was CRAP; horrifically frustrating. I've since been awaiting these, and they finally arrived. Pricey, but the comfort, material quality and performance of this headset finally lives up to what I expect from Bose. I like that there are physical buttons, and the touch volume feature is dependable. I enjoy the different immersion modes and I particularly appreciate aware mode, for when I do want to hear any smoke alarm, etc (noise cancelling is amazing). With these, I had best phone call (hear and be heard) experience yet. I have yet to use with korg piano and/or ham radio, but so far, this is a keeper already. I've been a Bose customer for many years, and the qc45 experience had me considering divorcing Bose. This qcUltra headset solicits redemption and I am since reasurred of Bose comitment to quality.

I love my Bose headset. They have a clear sound and light weight, and the battery lasts a long time and noise cancellation.

I didn’t think Bose could improve on the QC-45, but these headphones are a massive upgrade. Noise-Canceling is better, immersive sound is fantastic, no connectivity issues, and the controls are pretty intuitive. It takes some getting used to with it not having a power button and reading your movements to know when you’ve taken off the headphones, but I’ve grown fond of that feature faster than expected. Definitely recommend!!

I love the sound quality. Easy to pair and long battery life.

I love these headphones, the sound is so amazing. Also they feel so light and comfortable. They charge really fast. I got these headphones because I was constantly losing the Bose earbuds lol lol

I bought these for flights and general use. I don't like airpods. They don't fit well FOR ME. These fit well and I appreciate the different modes for noise cancellation. They're lightweight and the case keeps them protected.

I’ve owned and tested quite a few over-ear headphones over the years, and these genuinely stand out. The sound quality is excellent right out of the box — clean mids, deep but controlled bass, and clear highs without being fatiguing at Bass 0 Mids +4 Treble -2. They handle everything well, from music and movies to calls and podcasts. Noise cancellation is very effective, especially for constant background noise like traffic, HVAC, or office environments. It creates a calm, immersive listening experience without that heavy pressure some ANC headphones cause. Comfort is another big plus. The ear cups are soft, lightweight, and breathable enough for long listening sessions without discomfort. Battery life has also been solid so far — easily lasting through multiple days of regular use. Build quality feels premium, controls are intuitive, and pairing was quick and seamless. Overall, these feel like a well-designed, high-end product that’s worth the price. If you’re looking for reliable performance, comfort, and great sound in one package, these are an easy recommendation.

I did the test of these in the BestBuy store. I could not hear any of the store noise. I have the Airpod pro 2 and previous editions of Bose quiet comfort headphones. I can hear surrounding sounds from all of them. BUT NOT THESE! the ear cuffs and headband are very comfortable. Linking with iphone and ipad easy. Use of the Bose app straight forward. The headphones shutting off automatically when taken off is helpful. I was able to purchase on sale but they are worth the price.

Noise cancellation is great. Bought these to use on international flights, very comfortable and long battery life. Sound quality is excellent.

I tried on multiple headphones in store and I knew I had to get this one as soon as I tried it on. It was the most lightweight and comfortable out of all of them. It's been serving me well so far. Good noise cancellation and good features. Good sound. Would recommend.

Obsessed with these headphones. The sound quality is unreal and I can wear them for hours with no pain or discomfort. Highly recommend to anyone- but especially students! I use them every day when I am studying or in Zoom class.

First, this is a superior product with outstanding sound and noise cancellation. I was amazed how these headphones eliminated outside noise. People tell me that my audio during phone and Zoom calls is great. Also, I like that the headphones tell which devices (by name) that you are connected to once turned on. Just a couple of minor issues: The ear cup material is faux leather causing the ear cups to cause some warmth and minor sweating when worn for extended periods. The volume control slider takes a bit of time to learn and I would have prefered a rocker switch for volume control. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this product.

Awesome sound. Best headset I’ve owned . Enjoy the online app. Cost is pricey but well worth it .

I love them. The noise canceling feature is wonderful. It works really well and can’t hear any background noise. Very easy to connect between devices.