QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for music with Spatial Audio, Over-the-Ear Headphones with Mic, Up to 24 Hours of Battery Life, White Smoke

*Please be aware this review is being written from a totally blind person's perspective. * As I’ll be one of the first to review these headphones due to how new they are, I’ll try to go into as much detail as possible. First off, upon opening the box, you are greeted by a simple layout. The box purely contains the case and the manual. The case is more of an oval shape compared to the NC700, which is more of a square. Inside the case you’ll find the headphones, USB C to A charging cable and an audio cable if you want to connect it to a wired source. Opening the case up, the headphones feel very sleek, around the same size as other pairs, but the first thing I noticed was the fact the cushions mould seamlessly with the headphones, creating a complete seal. There is not that tiny gap like on the NC700 and others. What I liked immediately though was the fact the cushions slip into place with the use of six little tabs which simply snap into place. It’s a lot easier, for me at least, than trying to line them up with a tiny crack as with previous designs. When you turn them on, they have to be on both ears to activate, so Bose can use its tuning technology to personalise to the shape of your ears. This has to be done every time you put them on, turning them on with only one earcup in place won’t work. They truly live up to their name of ‘quiet comfort,’ I am wearing them right now as I type this, and you can almost forget you’re wearing headphones, you can hardly feel them, they almost mould to your head. They truly do hug your ears. The most comfortable pair I’ve ever owned. I also like how the Bluetooth and power button is slightly indented, whereas the multi-function button is perfectly smooth. The volume strip is also able to be felt, and I love how you just swipe it with a finger to change the volume, and you can also configure a shortcut to it, in the Bose Music App. Now moving on to connecting them, it’s just the same as with previous Bose headphones. Turn them on, you’ll hear the tone, and then the voice prompt will tell you they are ready to connect. Select your device and away you go. You can also store up to 8 Bluetooth devices in the headphones, which is a nice feature. The noise cancelling is without doubt the best I have heard yet. You can hardly hear anything when it’s on ‘quiet’ mode. You can also adjust the level of ANC you want, plus in aware mode, there are also ‘active sense’ settings, which block out loud noises by briefly turning on ANC, then turn it off again when the sound stops. This is good for if you're in a restaurant and a blender starts up, for example. These also have ‘wind block’ which mutes the microphones for NC while you’re on a call, so you don’t hear the wind against them. The person on the other end will still hear it though. Now the highlight, the immersive audio. I personally think it’s incredible. I’ve heard details in my music I’d never heard before, it gives the song or other content a completely new layer of depth. Bose weren’t kidding about that. I also have the Apple Air pods Max and these knock spots off those for their spacial audio and head tracking. It really does sound like the music is coming from a speaker in front of you, it sounds like the speaker nearest you when you turn your head, whichever way you turn it. I flicked between spacial and stereo, and I tell you what, I’ll never go back. Stereo sounds bland in comparison to this. I will always use spacial now wherever possible. The base is full, as is the treble and mid-range. You don’t miss anything, just like the artist intended. If you’re like me, you won’t go back either! As soon as I heard these were coming out, I just had to get them. It’s my birthday next month and my family said they would pay for them, but I just had to have them now and wow I do not regret it at all, and neither will you! Just one final note, I researched it last night and Bose will be releasing Ultra ear cushion kits for these headphones soon so we can buy replacements, if necessary, mine will probably wear quickly the amount I’m going to use them. I’ll probably use them on my work laptop too. All in all, yes, their pricey, but your ears will thank you, for both the superior comfort and second to none sound at the same time. Worth every penny, happy listening! Edit: (Because I struggled with this too,) if you want to clear the Bluetooth list and start over, press the power and multi-function buttons at the same time for a few seconds while the headphones are on, until the voice says 'bluetooth device list cleared.'

I'm in absolute love with these headphones and they were 100% worth every penny for me, I bought these for only £299 in the Black Friday sale last year which was a fantastic deal as they were originally £499 and I'd waited months to purchase them as they were out of my budget for headphones so I was so glad I took the opportunity and I wasn't at all disappointed. If anything, I'm very surprised that these headphones don't receive half the praise, popularity and recognition that they deserve as they are an exceptional pair of headphones and the quality is absolutely outstanding. I'd been to Curry's in September to try out multiple pairs of headphones, I tried out a few different JBL, Sonos, Sony and Bose models and these ones were a clear winner by a long shot for me and I knew I loved them from the start, however I instead settled for the Sony XM5s as I was able to get them cheap second hand whereas I couldn't for these at the time and I had to gaslight myself into liking them because of all the positive reviews they'd received. However, I couldn't get on with them at all for the whole time I owned them and I still really wanted these as I was so disappointed by how poor quality the XM5s were for me personally, I thought the "silver" colour was very ugly, dull and murky, the overall build of the headphones was cheap and tacky and I would constantly overanalyse how the music sounded and have to use several equalisers but I was never able to tune it to a point I was happy and able to thoroughly enjoy my music as it always sounded so muddy and never reached the level of clarity I wanted. So the minute these went on sale, I quickly sold off the Sonys and never looked back and I don't regret my decision whatsoever. From the start, I was blown away by the incredible sound quality, they reach a really good comfortable sound level without any distortion that I'm able to fully enjoy, I'm very used to having super loud tinny earphones blasting in my ears so I naturally prefer loud volumes of music and I know headphones don't reach half that volume but still they're far from quiet and I'm not desperately trying to find ways to make it louder at all like I did with the XM5s. The sound is crystal clear with outstanding, studio level crisp vocals, easily distinguishable instruments/sound effects and has a perfect balance between bass and treble, it took me only a very quick, minimal tweaking using just the Bose app with a very basic equaliser to achieve my desired sound and then I was happy and able to thoroughly enjoy my music without having to keep tweaking it for each song. The noise cancelling is also fantastic and super effective as I'm able to still fully focus on my music even whilst my mums horribly singing along to her music in the other room! 😂 I'm honestly not sure how severely the sound leaks through the headphones (if there's any leak at all) as I only really tend to use these alone in my room but I assume it can't be too bad as I don't think I've seen many people address this issue. I know this all comes down to personal preference as everyone's ears, frequencies, music choices and overall listening experiences are different but for me, Bose's signature sound works perfectly for my ears as I like my music loud, clear and neither an overwhelming or too mild balance of bass and treble and Bose delivers this phenomenally with the Quietcomfort Ultras which is what's made me love and enjoy them so much. From what I can remember from when I tried all the headphones out in September, there didn't seem to be a huge difference between the regular Quietcomforts and the Ultras but still I was definitely drawn to the Ultras and the sound of them straight out of the box even before any tweaking sounded great. They're by far the best sounding headphones I've owned and I'm extremely particular about how music sounds and I can't enjoy it if it sounds too muddy, tinny or quiet but these have taken my listening experience to another level, I listen to a lot of music everyday for hours on end during many different tasks as I'm very passionate about music so to have an excellent pair of headphones to accompany me during my listening time, it's just made me enjoy music even more than I already do. The Bose app to connect and control the headphones is miles better than the Sony app and is so much easier to use and well designed with lots of different functions for various types of listening, I don't personally use the immersive audio function as I'm not a fan of the special effects when listening to music but it was awesome and a really mind-blowing experience when I tried it out, the equaliser is basic and small but it works brilliant, makes a significant change to the sound and I was able to achieve my desired sound very quickly, you can connect to two devices at once when using the headphones which I think is fantastic and it seems to work seamlessly with no lag, pauses or interruptions from either device, it has a few different custom modes when you're listening in various settings and environments which is a big bonus and a great feature even though I use these strictly at home as I currently don't want to risk taking these out with me because I would be absolutely devastated if I broke them, lost them or had them stolen as I love them so much and they were expensive! I also like how they automatically turn on when picked up and put on your ears and the music instantly stops when you take them off and put them down and resumes only when you press play on your device or put them back on, they also automatically turn off after a certain period of time when they're not in use so they're never always left on and draining battery if you don't manually turn them off using the power button. The battery life is brilliant and they can last me up to a good few days before they completely run out of charge, this of course depends on my level of usage each day and if I've used them overnight (even though this doesn't even massively affect the battery level) but I have never felt like I'm constantly having to recharge them unless it's been my choice to do so (I rarely let them fall below 30-20% and like to ensure I've got enough charge for the day if I don't have much time to charge them). Connection to devices is fast, easy and I rarely encounter any issues with playback, I've used the headphones with a Motorola Razr 50 Ultra phone, an iPhone 13, an iPad 10th Generation and an iMac M4 and all have exceptional sound quality with and without equalisers but I was particularly blown away by the sound of the headphones whilst using the iMac and a small tweaking with the Apple Music equaliser as I wasn't super impressed with it's built in speakers! I did experience quite a bit of pausing, lagging and connectivity issues with the Razr however this could be down to either the phone's software and sound system as I know it's quite different to Apple or issues with the Poweramp app I'd commonly use for music as I found that was extremely buggy when I used the headphones, but I haven't at all seemed to have an issue with any of the Apple products I've used the headphones with and the apps always worked fine with all the devices. Calls and voice recording quality unfortunately isn't as brilliant as the sound quality and other functions of the headphones but I feel this is quite a common issue with many headsets and isn't a huge problem for me as there's very rare, if any times, where I need to have crystal clear, high definition microphone quality as I use these primarily for music listening which is where Bose truly flourish but this is definitely something to consider for people who do need standout quality for calls as these are understandably very expensive and you'd expect an equally as great call and music listening experience. However, they are still very usable for calls and you can still both hear and understand the person and yourself well (there has been the odd time my friends seemed to take high enjoyment in repeatedly telling me and making a big deal that he's struggling to hear or understand me whilst I've used the headphones or I've sounded strange but he loves to pick a fault and tell me when he doesn't like something and there's many negative factors at play on his end when we call so it's not always the headphones fault!) and a lot of the time, it's the device you or the other person/s is using and it's internal microphone and the connection during a call that can have an effect on the quality. The overall appearance, build quality and comfort is superb, I've got the white headphones and they look gorgeous both being worn and hung up as I have a headphone stand to proudly display them in my room, the model design and attention to detail is impeccable, they're super easy to clean even with a wet wipe which is essential as mine can get marked with makeup very frequently but still they look immaculate after each clean. They're very comfortable to wear even for prolonged periods of time and even in bed and are a secure fit on the head without being tight, I have no discomfort, pain or irritation wearing these as they feel so light and are easily adjustable, sometimes they can slide around a bit on my head and need readjusting but this is usually only when my hairs covering the cups or I've tilted my head forward or backwards which does make sense and I'd much rather deal with this and still be comfortable than have a sore, tight, tense head which is something I had a lot with the XM5s. They're a strong, durable build made with high quality material and are a comfortable weight to both wear and hold without being heavy nor ridiculously light like the tacky XM5s (hence why they break so easily!), they've survived quite a few accidental drops, knocks and angered throws and slams (still wouldn't recommend doing this!) without even a scratch and the squishy foam padding on the earcups and headband both haven't crumbled or split a single bit. The packaging is by far superior to the XM5s and keeps the headphones and accessories fully protected and secure, the box design is brilliant, the instruction manual is thorough and very helpful, the case feels very premium and keeps the headphones safely stored (bonus points that you can actually fold these headphones and not have to carry around a hideously gigantic headphone case!), it comes with an aux lead so you can use the headphones with older devices that have headphone jacks (I actually haven't tried this yet so I have no idea about the sound quality) and a USB-C charging cable which admittedly is very small and could be a lot longer in length however I've found a lot of headsets come with extremely small charging wires and you can just use pretty much any USB-C charging cable in it so it's not that big of a deal at all. So overall, yes these are quite an expensive pair of headphones and I'm pleased that I paid only £299 rather than £499 for them (as that's a lot for any kind of headphones unless obviously they're professional recording studio kit) and a few factors such as the call quality may be a slight disappointment for some people and of course everyone's got a different opinion when it comes to how a good pair of headphones should sound, however for me they were so worth the money and I've thoroughly enjoyed using them and will continue to do so everyday with no intentions of swapping or upgrading anytime soon as I'm hoping these will last me a good few years. I highly recommend these headphones as they are just simply spectacular and you can really feel the premium quality in the sound as well as the design and fit so you're definitely getting your moneys worth rather than feeling ripped off, I can say with complete confidence that I've much preferred paying that bit extra for these rather than sticking with the cheap Sony XM5s that I knew even from the start in the shop I wasn't fully satisfied with, even buying them brand new they're cheaper than Bose for a reason and it shows!

I have owned bose headphones for years starting with bose q.c.15s wired which I still use as I have converted them to bluetooth with special adaptor, then I upgraded to the qc 35s then to the qc 35 mk 2, each time I upgraded the sound & noise cancelling got better & better.......Then these qc ultra became available, they are very expensive but I decided to give them a go and I have to say they did not disappoint , the sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation must be the best in the market, when I put them on with tv on normal volume even with no music playing it's virtually completely silent, I can just about hear the tv, I guess this must be like to be deaf, the app works well, there is an equaliser and other adjustments to suit ones personal requirements, where this is useful I found is the short cut because when you listen to whatever your listening to like music or watching video and you have switched the sound to immersion you have a choice of settings like off, still, or motion but there is no way of changing this on the headphones but this can be added to headset from the app to the volume controller , now let me just say to control the volume on the headset there is a touch control on the right earcup, so once you've added this operation to this function the volume control has then got two functions, so to change the volume up or down just slide your finger up down the raised ridge, or to change the other immersion function just touch and hold the ridge and it will scroll though the different options....Now let's mention comfort, they are very comfortable, none of this head in a vice feeling that many other brands suffer from, the other great idea that these have is when they are removed the head they automatically shut down into sleep mode and when put back on again they wake up and away you go!!!!! Magic, I purchased the smoke white and I must say they look very expensive. The build quality is excellent, as is the storage case, unless I get a fault with them I will be glad to keep and enjoy the best pair of headphones I've ever heard or owned. Well done Bose, these are King of headphones. Just to mention one other thing, I read a review below mine stating that the headphones this person in the eu purchased were not up to standard and had scratches on one of the earcups. To check they are brand new there is a tear off seal on the bose box which has to be torn off, if this is not in intact contact your seller before use......

This summer, I found myself on a flight home from Mykonos, unfortunately seated next to some rather rowdy passengers still recovering from a weekend of clubbing. All I had on me was a basic pair of Apple AirPods, and despite maxing out the volume, I could still hear everything – the jet engines, the chatter, and the unwanted soundtrack of my neighbors. I knew I needed a better solution if my work travel was going to ramp up. After some research, I decided to invest in the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones. In short: If you’re looking for lightweight, incredibly comfortable headphones with top-tier noise canceling and excellent sound fidelity, look no further. Yes, they’re on the pricier side, but they deliver everything you could want from a premium pair of noise-canceling headphones. Design: Understated but Premium Compared to competitors like the Sony WH-1000XM5, Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2e, or the Apple AirPods Max, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra has a more pared-back design. They’re not flashy – no metallic accents or bold branding – but they’re sleek and functional, which I actually prefer. They feel high-quality, with durable materials that give them a premium feel without any unnecessary bulk. This minimalist design is great for anyone who values performance over making a statement. Comfort: Outstanding for Long Wear Bose is known for comfort, and the QuietComfort Ultra headphones absolutely live up to the reputation. The ear cups are deep and made with incredibly soft, plush padding that makes long listening sessions a breeze. The design ensures that your ears don’t touch the interior drivers, which minimizes compression around the ears and adds to the overall comfort. Plus, these headphones are surprisingly light, which makes them easy to wear for hours without any strain or fatigue. I can wear them for an entire workday, on a long flight, or during editing sessions, and they stay comfortable throughout. Sound Quality: Clear, Balanced, and Dynamic The sound quality on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is truly impressive. They offer an exceptionally clear and balanced listening experience across all frequencies. The bass is punchy but not overdone, the mids are smooth, and the highs are crisp, making these headphones suitable for all genres and types of content. Whether I’m listening to rock, hip-hop, classical, or podcasts, the audio is immersive and precise. One thing to note is that these headphones always have some form of noise canceling or passthrough activated. As someone who’s not always been a fan of ANC, I was initially hesitant, but the implementation here is seamless, and the constant noise management actually enhances the listening experience rather than detracting from it. Noise Canceling: Bose at Its Best Bose has long been a leader in noise-canceling technology, and these headphones set a new standard. The passive isolation from the well-sealed ear cups is already good, but once you turn on the active noise canceling, it’s incredible. Using them on a flight, I barely noticed the engine noise, which made listening to music and watching movies genuinely enjoyable. What’s especially impressive is the lack of “pressure” – that uncomfortable feeling that earlier noise-canceling models often produced. The Bose QCU manages to be highly effective at blocking noise without feeling obtrusive, which is a game-changer for long-term wear. Other Features: Thoughtful Additions Beyond the core functions, there are several other features worth mentioning. The headphones come with a sturdy, compact case that’s easy to travel with and offers excellent protection. The passthrough mode is another standout feature – it’s clear and natural, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings when needed. Some might argue that the AirPods Max has the best transparency mode, but in my experience, the Bose passthrough is every bit as good, if not better. The app is intuitive and offers useful controls, like the ability to adjust the level of noise canceling and switch between paired devices seamlessly. I often use these for video calls, and the mic quality is excellent, providing clear sound with effective background noise suppression. The battery life is also solid, lasting long enough for a few days of on-and-off use or an entire long-haul flight without needing a charge. Final Verdict: A Worthwhile Investment In summary, these headphones are nothing short of amazing. Yes, they come at a premium price, but they deliver premium performance in every area that counts – sound quality, noise canceling, comfort, and additional features. If you’re looking for a high-quality, versatile pair of headphones that will meet all your needs, from travel to work to daily life, and if you don’t mind the cost, I can’t recommend the Bose QuietComfort Ultra enough. They’ve completely transformed my listening experience, and I can’t imagine traveling or working without them now.

Pros: -Great sound quality. Immersive mode ( Spatial Audio ) works amazing. -Good material's quality ( except ear pads ) -premium design -we can choose between different colours which is awesome Cons: -very uncomfortable ear pads. I had to order substitute after couple of hours of using original pads. They're becoming very hot while using -battery last for about 15 hours of gaming or listening music which is pretty annoying for the price. Prepare powerbank if you're travelling a lot -Price ( product is soo over priced ) fair price would be £250. Summary : If you don't look at the price and you want to listen your music or watch a movie in a very good quality of sound you can buy this product. 15 hours of battery lifetime is such a shame in a product that cost's £350. Ear pads was the biggest disappointment they are soo uncomfortable. I recommend this product with gel cooling pads and then comfort is on the moon. £373 is the final price we have to pay for much better version of Bose QC Ultra ( including gel cooling pads ).

Comfiest over-ear headphones I have ever worn! They're so soft, comfortable and don't squeeze my head! I have a very sensitive head and ears, so they tick all the boxes for me. Not forgetting they have amazing sound too! The Bose app provides access to EQ controls, programming shortcuts, as well as different modes. Noise cancelling is fantastic, aware mode is very handy and the immersion mode is superb! Very much worth getting! There's so many neat features to experience on these headphones, should you get them. I should mention the automatic pause/sleep when you take the headphones off. Which not only helps to pause whatever you're listening to, but also save battery if they're off your head for a few minutes. They're not the cheapest headphones, no. However, it's money well spent if you want to treat yourself or someone you know.

Edit: been using these for a few months now. Less impressed than first thought. The on head detection is only built into a small part at the back of the right pad. Essentially if the pad is slightly off the back of your head or moved, it pauses the song/media. This is a huge pain when eating or moving around with them, sure I could turn this feature off via the app but then I now need to manually pause media when doing so... Another gripe is the power on and off function. This is a singular button to do both and you have to hold it to turn off and turn on. Lately this has been so inconsistent - you put them on, hold the button and it does its power on sound, them nothing, not connected to the phone. Hold the power button again, it does power on sound and then usually connects on the second or third time. Power off also is hit or a miss, there have been occasions I thought I powered them off but found they were on when I take them out the case. Just a faff when it could have been a switch like the old pair...? Still good headphones but couple things that make them annoying at times. I had a set of Bose AE headphones from 2018 and bought these as my old set was showing its age. These new QuietComfort headphones are amazing, night and day difference. I got these on sale and really happy with the price I paid, not entirely sure I'd pay full price or be able to justify that for myself. The noise cancelling is second to none, to the point where even loud noises near you are genuinely muffled out to nothing. The noise cancelling works so well in fact wearing these without music or voices playing can actually start to give you a weird headache like feeling and its down to how your brain perceives the noise cancelling. I don't recommend trying this but I noticed it a few times, the feeling immediately dispersed when playing music. I was actually quite skeptical about how good the noise cancelling was, but was really glad to find out there is an "Aware" mode which is ideal for walking down the street or for talking whilst wearing them, the auto noise cancelling whilst in Aware mode is mostly good too catching the odd loud noise. The comfort is unreal, there have been days at work and commuting including walking the dog after work where I wore these for the majority of the day and felt they were fine for most of the part. The faux leather caps are a little bit of a sweat magnet but these are much better than the previous model I had. Battery life is decent enough, for how long I use them they last maybe 2-3 days without charging. When they need charged the USB-C is ideal since everything uses that port by now, charge time doesn't take long at all and you get good percentage back even in a short charge. The headphones look great, love the blue colour and nice simple design. The case has a beautiful feel and nice colour too. One and only gripe so far is the head band adjustment. You need to lower the head band back to the lowest point in order to put the headphones back in the case. This would be fine on my old headphones but the QuietComforts have no click as you adjust them, they just push and pull the entire way out without any interm clicks to set positions. This gets a bit tedious as I've definitely had to take these on and off to readjust more often than not since they don't click to set positions. Wouldn't say this is enough of a reason to drop stars but will see how I go.

I got my hands on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones as soon as they dropped, and let me tell you, these things are not messing around. Right out of the box, you get a sleek, slightly oval case, a charging cable, and an audio cable for those “I want to feel vintage” wired moments. Honestly, the case itself could double as a stylish paperweight on your desk if you wanted. Slipping the headphones out, the first thing I noticed was how the ear cushions actually make me feel like they’ve been custom-molded for my lobes. No awkward gaps, no weird pinches—just instant coziness. The cushions snap into place with little tabs, and I genuinely thought, “Why has no one done this before?!” It’s like magic but for your ears. Powering them on is a little ceremony. Both earcups have to be on, so Bose can scan your ears and make sure you’re getting the full “immersive experience.” I imagine they’re taking mental notes, like, “Ah yes, these ears are worthy of ultimate comfort.” Wearing these headphones is basically like having a cloud sit on your head. I put them on to write this review, and I literally forgot I had them on for a solid hour. They hug your ears in a way that makes you think, “Why do other headphones even exist?” The buttons are smartly designed. The power and Bluetooth buttons are subtly indented, so you don’t accidentally hit them, while the multi-function button is smooth as butter. Volume control is a delight—you just swipe your finger, and you can even assign a shortcut through the Bose Music App. It’s like the headphones can read your mind. Pairing is effortless. Just turn them on, hear the little tone, listen to the voice prompt, and boom—they’re connected. They can store up to 8 Bluetooth devices, which is perfect if you’re like me and juggle a work laptop, phone, tablet, and possibly a smart fridge. Noise cancellation? I don’t even want to talk to my neighbors anymore. Turn it on and suddenly the world goes poof. There’s also adjustable ANC levels, an “aware mode,” and a nifty “active sense” function that blocks sudden loud noises—so no more freak-outs when a blender starts mid-lunch. There’s even wind-block for calls, so your important Zoom meetings don’t turn into “Who’s wrestling with the wind today?” Now, the audio. Oh boy. The spatial audio feature blew my socks off. Music no longer comes from headphones—it comes from… somewhere magical. Songs suddenly have depth I didn’t know existed. I tried stereo afterward, and honestly, it felt like I was listening to an MP3 from 2005. Full bass, crisp mids, sparkling treble—nothing is missing. Your favorite tracks will never sound the same again. Comfort plus sound equals a dangerous combination. I may never take them off, which is great for music, but not so great for conversations. They do make you feel like a professional DJ even if you’re just cooking pasta. One tip: if you ever need to clear your Bluetooth list (because let’s face it, we’re all hoarders of random devices), press the power and multi-function buttons together for a few seconds until the voice tells you “Bluetooth list cleared.” Feels like magic every time. All in all, yes, they’re pricey, but your ears will send you a thank-you card. You get sublime comfort, next-level noise cancellation, and sound so immersive it might make you question your life choices before these headphones. Worth every penny—and then some.

Ich habe als die QC 45 im Angebot waren diese bereits erworben, und war von dem Klang bereits beeindruckt, und von dem NC überzeugt. Hatte ich bis dato, die letzten Jahre, 2 Paar JBL On-Ear Kopfhörer im Einsatz, welche durchaus einen guten Klang hatten, aber bereits die QC 45 haben eine neue Dimension eröffnet. Der Klang ist voller, dynamischer, und auch das ANC zeigt deutlichen Effekt. Dann aber waren die QC Ultra ebenfalls, und auf gleichem Niveau, reduziert.. was nun.. naja.. ich wollte das immersive Audio testen, und vergleichen. Und am Ende kann ich beide bedenkenlos empfehlen, aber bei den Ultra gibts nochmal etwas fetter auf die Ohren. Man riet mir.. schick einen halt zurūck! JAAAAA... ne! Beide Kopfhörer sind, nach meinem Empfinden mit Liebe fürs Detail konzipiert, unterscheiden sich aber doch sehr. ABER, ich werde deswegen trotzdem nicht retournieren.. Das immersive Hören war fūr mich auch eine neue Erfahrung, genauso aber auch der Fakt, dass man es nicht überall nutzen mag. Viele von uns haben sicherlich eine Erwartungshaltung, wie ein Track klingen soll. Insbesondere dann, wenn wir Musik sehr lange kennen. Und ich bin bereits 45. Fūr Filme ist es eine absolute Breicherung, da sich Akustik und Bild einander mehr annähern. Dasselbe gilt auch definitiv für alle Spiele, in denen eine Form von Surroundklang einen Unterschied machen könnte, in welchen es meist auch untersützt wird. Bei Musik muß man vielleicht im Einzelfall entscheiden und die Einstellungen anpassen, was aber auch sehr einfach zu bewerkstelligen ist. Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Modellen QC 45 und QC Ultra liegt in mehreren Details, die mitgelieferte Tasche ist beim Ultra deutlich detaillierter den Kopfhörern angepaßt, eventuell werde ich später mal Bilder anhängen. Die des QC 45 ist gut, aber nicht passgenau gefertigt. Der Ultra hat 6 Mikrofone (8 Öffnungen zur Aufnahme von Schallwellen, der QC 45 hat nur 4 Mikros. Anscheinend tut im Ultra ein noch weiter optimierter Treiber seinen Dienst, man merkt es auch schon, ich selber nutze die QC45 leider fast gar nicht, seit ich sie beide besitze. Die Appfunktionen sind relativ identisch, abgesehen vom Immersiven Modus. Das ANC scheint beim Ultra doch noch mal einen Tacken besser mit der Umwelt klar zu kommen, aber bei beiden kann man davon ausgehen, dass man die Umwelt auch gerne mal vergißt. Standardlautstärke kommt, zumindest beim Musik hören, kaum noch durch. Einen Podcast zu hören könnte natürlich von leisen Nebengeräuschen begleitet sein. Die Zugansage kommt oftmals auch durch, was mich persönlich nicht ganz so stört. Eine brüllende Person würde man wohl auch noch leise bis deutlich wahr nehmen.. aber naja.. bei den JBL für 60 Euro erschien ANC fast effektlos. Interessant war es, sich an einem Platz voller Menschen mit ANC, aber ohne irgendwas anderes dazu, hinzusetzen... freaky, was durch kommt.. Dinge, die man sonst nie wahr nehmen würde, die die Technik nicht filtern kann. Aber das sind funfacts.. im Alltag irrelevant. Ich habe in den 2 Wochen, in denen ich diese Kopfhörer besitze mehr Musik gehört, als vorher in paar Monaten.. und manchmal bleibt der Tv Dunkel, das hatte Seltenheitswert. Und das fing bereits mit den QC 45 genau so an.. wenn man nicht bereits solch ein hohes Niveau an Kopfhörern gewohnt ist, erlebt man Musik neu. Die Ultra sind nochmals hochwertiger gefertigt, haben ein paar mehr Optionen, schalten sich z. BSP beim auf und absetzen automatisch an und aus, man kann die Ausschaltzeit konfigurieren. Die Scharniere und deren Befestigung sind beim Ultra aus Metall gefertigt, beim QC ist es qualitativ durchaus hochwertiger Kunststoff, wirkt recht robust. Beide sind sehr angenehm gepolstert, man spürt sie selbst nach mehreren (6) Stunden kaum auf dem Kopf, es wird halt warm in den Schalen, welche übrigens bei beiden Modellen ergonomisch an das Ohr angepasst sind. Im Sommer empfehlen sich vllt auch eher in ears. Ich habe bestimmt noch so viel mehr, was ich vergessen habe, aber den Kauf wird man nur dann bereuen,enn man eine ūbersteigerte Erwartungshaltung hat. Diese Kopfhörer haben ein recht neutrales Klangbild, man kann in der App schon bass, mittel und hoch etwas einstellen, das bringt Individualität. Ich hõre Musik queer Beet, oldies, Rock, Rap, Pop, Raggaeton und auch Techno, und auch multilingual, und diese Kopfhörer zeigen eigentlich überall Performance. Bin zu keinem Zeitpunkt von einem der beiden Modelle enttãuscht gewesen, aber die Ultra haben doch etwas mehr Dampf. Aber hergeben werd ich die QC 45 auch nicht ;) ausser, ich verschenke sie.

Great Product

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Bose has easily the best over the head ANC headphones in the market. This one is even better than the previous models. Great battery life (lasted me a whole 12h flight of non stop ANC use)

Se você tem interesse e tiver disponibilidade financeira, pode comprar, vale a pena! Esse fone de ouvido é sensacional, sempre quis ter um fone com cancelamento de ruído de ponta, mas também sempre tive receio de me arrepender em razão dos preços. O mais barato dessas linhas de luxo é R$1.700 (1000xm4), então não se trata de uma compra que você faz no sábado a tarde despretensiosamente. Mas o preço é justificado (até certo ponto) pela qualidade em geral do produto, o material e construção são de alta qualidade, até o momento (10 meses) não vejo nenhum desgaste externo; A qualidade do som é muito boa, talvez não tanto para audiófilos, mas para o ouvinte comum é perfeita; A bateria é excelente, durando muito tempo mesmo, inclusive me surpreendendo quando tenho que carregar; Ele vem com uma case que é de extrema qualidade e funcionalidade; Tudo nele vale a pena, mas o que se destaca e, o motivo pelo qual provavelmente você pensa em comprá-lo, é o cancelamento de ruído. O cancelamento de ruído nesse fone beira o inacreditável; Já testei o fone no ônibus, avião, carro, escritório e os resultados sempre me impressionam. Por alto, eu chuto que ele deva cancelar uns 90% dos ruídos. Se você não estiver ouvindo nada (música, etc) provavelmente vai continuar ouvindo algum ruído de fundo, mas em um nível bem inferior. Se colocar uma música em volume baixo, só escutará ela. É realmente incrível o poder do cancelamento de ruído do fone, creio que a tecnologia não deva ir muito além disso. O ponto negativo do cancelamento de ruído é que, quando você desativa ele ou tira o fone, tem que ouvir alguns ruídos/sons que não tinha consciência que existiam (ar-condicionado, etc) rsrsrsrsrs. Muito bom mesmo. O único ponto negativo do fone é o preço, e esse é um mega ponto negativo. O preço é muito alto, foi o que eu disse, é um artigo de luxo e, se você só quer ouvir uma música em paz com algum nível de silêncio, existem outros fones de ouvido que vão cumprir a tarefa por uma faixa de preço muito menor, de R$300-600, como por exemplo o fone da JBL ou os da Anker. Portanto, se tem interesse em cancelamento de ruído de ponta e, não vai comprometer a renda do seu ano (porque esse é o período que você vai passar pagando ele), vale muito a pena! É um fone durável e creio que ainda vai valer cada centavo.