5.0 out of 5 stars No Problems

A.C. · 28 May 2024

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I've had a long line of Bose earphones/headphones and never had a problem. I was reading reviews (I always go to the bad reviews first) and really couldn't relate to the experiences.I've had every model of wireless Bose earbuds and think that they've got better and better. If you're not bothered about the immersive listening - then look for a pair of last year's QCII model, because I think that is the only difference.The fitting is a bit of a challenge initially, there is a bit of trial and error in getting both bits of silicon to fit just right. But it is worth persevering because that's where you'll get the optimum comfort and noise cancellation - once this is done you are set for good. The key reason I have persisted with Bose is largely comfort - I think that the silicon tips in all Bose earphones sets them apart before we even get to sound.Pairing with an iPhone and the app is pretty straight forward - although sometimes you are paired - you can see it on your phone's Bluetooth connections and you can hear fine, but the app doesn't think you're connected. But it seems to sort itself out.The sound I think is as good as any buds I've tried, I also own Airpod Pros and Sony's media darling WF 1000XM4. Both quite similar in sound - but not as comfortable - especially for long spells of use - and especially the Sonys which I find quite heavy. I've not suffered from any white noise or interference on sound. Through the app you can tweak the EQ to your taste - I've found that it is really not worth the bother.On to the Immersive Audio - this is the big change from the previous model. It's far from necessary but when it works well - it is very effective. I've largely been using Apple lossless and the results vary a bit. More recent releases like say Billie Eilish sound fantastic - genuinely immersive. On rock, where it works well you get a clarity and separation that unveils hitherto unheard details. Overall I like it and think it's a decent - if not entirely essential - enhancement. I do listen to most music with Immersion on - so I guess that says something.The only real niggle I have is the lack of wireless charging. Which you can have for £50 in the form of a silicon case on top of the supplied case.Overall these remain the buds to beat for me.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

A.C. · 4 September 2024

I have had the Bose Sports buds but accidentally lost one so had to purchase a new pair of earphones. I absolutely loved those and thought they couldn't be beaten but these outdo it with sound. The bass is just enough, not as much as the sport buds but the sound is much clearer and I prefer it. They also stay in my ear better than the sport buds and they have no ear hook. The sound cancelling is mint, I pop these in even when studying without music and drowns the background completely out so highly recommend for that. The 'aware' option is also good and helpful when walking so you're alert to traffic. Comfort is good, have them in for hours and don't feel them in. The only downside is the in-call quality. I wouldn't purchase these if it was mainly for that use. It's hard to hear when they're in and quite sketchy for the price. However if it is for sound and pleasure I absolutely recommend these earbuds!

1.0 out of 5 stars Unusable, loses bluetooth connection to iPhone within seconds, RETURNED, AVOID

A.C. · 28 December 2024

Bose Quietcomfort Ultra earbuds.I gave it a try for a month - UNUSABLE, AVOID. I'm a techie and I don't return items. UNRELIABLE. RETURNED.SUMMARY:=========I bought this over Sony's competitor as multiple *paid* online tech site reviews recommended it for noise cancelling. Worked first few days (literally), but then would not connect to my up-to-date iPhone next to it. Or would drop connection 20s into streaming / call. And would not be able to reconnect. I gave it a month, tried re-pairing, resetting... nothing helps stabilising it. All problems persist.PAID REVIEW SITES WON'T TELL YOU that this has a *serious* design problem with pairing and maintaining bluetooth connection. And despite saying "designed for iPhone" - it is not. See other 1 star reviews here and on reddit for connection problems.This is priced as £200+ premium product (bought on Black Friday new from Bolo) - it is an "Alpha" / product demo software at best. RETURNED.BAD===(worked a few days and the below started)* Cannot find an iPhone next to it - bluetooth on the iPhone can't see it, Bose app doesn't see it. This is my first pair of bluetooth ear/headphones that has this problem.* When connects, < 1min into a stream (music / podcast / call) - just says "lost connection". And it takes returning to the case / re-pairing / fiddling for 5+ mins, to re-connect and then either works or it doesn't. UNUSABLE.* Multipoint (connecting to 2 devices) - just doesn't work and makes things worse - keeps connecting / disconnecting from both to the point I had to turn it off.* On a few occasions would not even detect being removed from the case / inserted into the ear. Then you need to return both earbuds into the case, sometimes multiple times and put back in for it to recognise that it should be on. Even the app can't connect.Annoying / could live with:======================* You'll need to buy an external case for this. For a premium product - it has a flimsy lid that feels like it could snap off at any point in time, my no-name £20 earbuds have better quality lid build.* Multipoint connection doesn't work - I would be able to forgo this not working but it is unusable* Doesn't do 6 hours as advertised. It does 2-3 hours with noise cancelling / immersion at best with iPhone in a pocket 1m from it.* it has a strong magnetic connection but almost hard and tricky to take out of the case - I could live with this if it workedGood:=====* When it works, noise cancelling is almost as good as my over-the-ear Sony headphones, tested on the road, in a car.* "Aware" mode is excellent and you can hear clearly the music / speech & surrounding sounds* "immersion" mode is gimmicky but I'd say very well done.* Most earbuds don't fit me - these fit me very well and gives you a few more options with other in-ear sizesConclusion:==========Don't buy. This is priced as a premium product. My cheap no-name earbuds *never* drop the bluetooth connection to my iPhone and switch seamlessly to other sources.Trying these was a constant daily frustrating battle. I can't afford to spend 20+ mins fiddling with this to just enable them or wait for them to start working.If you're from Bose and reading this - guys, this is a pre-Alpha release. This could've been a fantastic product. It is poor - I don't know how you managed to release this. This should've been revoked. You lost a future customer as I won't consider you again.

Very nice product

A.C. · 1 March 2025

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Great but not perfect; still worth keeping.

A.C. · 17 May 2025

My review is based on reviewing several other earbuds for one specific purpose: Running a marathon. This was the main reason I wanted to dive into wireless headphones in the first place. So after using these Bose Ultras over span of a month and comparing them to what's on the market I think I'm ready to give my verdict.TL;DR: These are the best earbuds compared to what's out there at this price point - get them on sale and you wont be disappointed. Overall, the XM5's are the only real competition to these. Nothing from Beats or Sound core will come close to these Ultras.Review: I got these on sale when the Sony XM5's were on sale as well so they were the same price. I also grabbed Sound core X20's, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, Studio buds+ and Fit pro's. All of these were geared towards working out while providing ANC. After spending a week with these earbuds I was able to judge these Ultras performance against a solid baseline.-Battery Life: 6/10 (these drain quickly giving about 4 hours of active listening time before requiring a recharge EQ settings: Bass +10/ Treble +5 however the case can fully charge these earbuds 3-4 times before needing a charge itself.-Sound quality: 9.5/10 The immersion mode on these blows everything out of the water including Xm5's. These sound incredible.-Ear Fitment: 9/10 These earbuds come with TWO fitment parts - An earbud and Rubber Band that goes around the earbud; this allows for 6 different fitment setups across both earbuds. (Bands: X1,X2,X3 and S,M,L) x2. This feature itself is the trump card for these earbuds as a near perfect fitment affects sound quality as well and of course as a runner you don't want these to fall out of your ears and get damaged. Although before your run it doesn't hurt to use a bit of saliva to give you that extra adhesion (sorry but this worked and I was scared to let these drop on the pavement. The resulting run was the best I've had in a very long time.ANC: 8.75/10 (the XM5's are the best at ANC because they are dead silent while these have a slight static sound when not playing any music. So just know that if you will use these to fall asleep that there will be some static to deal with. Get the Sony's if you want the best ANC; but you will also not get an Immersion modeSoftware and controls: 8.75/10 The gestures and intuitiveness of the controls along with the iOS app make this the most easy to use earbuds of the bunch. The XM5's have a poorly designed iOS app that leaves much to be desired. the swipe to inc./dec. volumes works SO MUCH better than the XM5's which is based on the number of taps. the gesture area on the Xm5's is a curve versus the Ultras which is flat and easier to use. The Bose app has zero bloatware whereas the Sony Sound connect app often gives pop-ups and ads for Bolo music for example. Like come on Sony I didn't pay hundred of dollars to see ads.

Słuchawki skrajnego przeznaczenia

A.C. · 15 December 2024

Bose od lat słynie ze swojej technologii wygłuszania hałasu, ale poziom jaki osiągnęli w tych słuchaweczkach jest absolutnie zdumiewający i z powodzeniem równa temu, oferowanemu przez ich nauszne odpowiedniki. Dlatego po ich uruchomieniu świat dosłownie przechodzi na "mute" a my możemy rozkoszować się ciszą i spokojem......no prawie. Bowiem ten poziom wygłuszania niesie ze sobą dwa efekty uboczne: 1) poziom szumów samych słuchawek jest naprawdę spory i w cichych pomieszczeniach - bardzo wyraźny (podobnie jak uczucie pewnego ciśnienia w uszach); 2) wysokie i srednio-wysokie tony wyraźnie tracą na klarowności....natomiast jeśli te słuchawki będą używane w głośnych okolicznościach (czyli zgodnie z ich przeznaczeniem) to oba te punkty i tak tracą na znaczeniu.Warto jednak wiedzieć, że mają *skrajnie* podbity bas (co można regulować ich appką) ale za to jego brzmienie jest najbliższym prawdziwemu fizycznemu subwooferowi, jakie słyszałem na jakichkolwiek słuchawkach. Są zatem absolutnie genialne do cięższej muzyki, typu house czy electro, za to nie da się na nich słuchać klasyki czy jazzu.Dlatego do jazdy komunikacją czy głośnego biura będą absolutnie boskie, ale do rozkoszowania się muzyką w ciszy - słabiutkie. (w tym kontekście lepszy kompromis stanowią QuietComfort 2)

Une expérience audio immersive et sans égale

A.C. · 29 March 2025

J’ai récemment acquis les écouteurs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds en blanc, et après plusieurs semaines d’utilisation intensive, je suis ravi de partager mon expérience. Ces écouteurs incarnent l’excellence en matière de technologie audio, offrant une combinaison impressionnante de qualité sonore, de confort et de fonctionnalités avancées.QUALITÉ SONORE EXCEPTIONNELLEDès la première écoute, j’ai été frappé par la clarté et la richesse du son. Les basses sont profondes sans être envahissantes, les médiums sont précis, et les aigus cristallins. Cette balance harmonieuse rend justice à tous les genres musicaux, offrant une expérience immersive et naturelle. La technologie Bose Immersive Audio crée une scène sonore spatiale qui donne l’impression que la musique provient de tout autour de vous, renforçant encore l’immersion.RÉDUCTION DE BRUIT INÉGALÉELa réduction active de bruit offerte par ces écouteurs est tout simplement la meilleure que j’ai expérimentée. Grâce à la technologie CustomTune, les écouteurs analysent la forme de vos oreilles et adaptent le son en conséquence, offrant une isolation quasi totale des bruits environnants. Que ce soit dans un avion bruyant ou dans un café animé, je peux me plonger dans ma musique sans être dérangé par le monde extérieur. Cette performance place les QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds au sommet du marché en termes de réduction de bruit.CONFORT PERSONNALISÉBose a inclus neuf embouts souples et bandes de maintien pour assurer un ajustement parfait. Après avoir testé plusieurs combinaisons, j’ai trouvé celle qui convient parfaitement à mes oreilles, permettant un port prolongé sans inconfort. Les écouteurs restent bien en place, même lors d’activités physiques, et leur légèreté les rend presque imperceptibles.MODES D’ÉCOUTE ADAPTATIFSLes trois modes d’écoute – Quiet, Aware et Immersion – sont extrêmement pratiques. Le mode Quiet offre une réduction de bruit maximale pour une concentration optimale. Le mode Aware permet de rester attentif à son environnement tout en profitant de la musique, idéal pour les déplacements en ville. Le mode Immersion combine la réduction totale du bruit avec l’Audio Immersif de Bose, créant une expérience sonore enveloppante.AUTONOMIE ET RECHARGE RAPIDEL’autonomie est satisfaisante, avec jusqu’à 6 heures d’écoute en mode standard et environ 4 heures avec le mode Immersive Audio activé. Une charge rapide de 20 minutes offre 2 heures supplémentaires d’écoute, ce qui est très pratique pour les journées chargées. Le boîtier de charge compact permet de prolonger l’utilisation sans avoir à chercher une prise électrique.CONNECTIVITÉ MULTIPOINT ET CONTRÔLES INTUITIFSLa connexion Bluetooth multipoint est stable et permet de passer facilement d’un appareil à l’autre, que ce soit entre mon smartphone et mon ordinateur portable. Les commandes tactiles sur les écouteurs sont intuitives et réactives, facilitant le contrôle du volume, la gestion des pistes et la prise d’appels sans avoir à sortir mon téléphone.QUALITÉ DES APPELSLes microphones intégrés avec réduction de bruit assurent des appels clairs, même dans des environnements bruyants. Mes interlocuteurs m’entendent distinctement, et je peux converser sans élever la voix, ce qui est un atout considérable pour les appels professionnels en déplacement.APPLICATION BOSE MUSIQUEL’application Bose Music enrichit l’expérience utilisateur en offrant des mises à jour logicielles régulières, des options de personnalisation du son et des guides pour optimiser l’utilisation des écouteurs. Son interface est conviviale et facilite la gestion des paramètres selon mes préférences.CONCLUSIONLes Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds sont un investissement qui en vaut la peine pour quiconque recherche des écouteurs sans fil de haute qualité avec une réduction de bruit exceptionnelle. Ils offrent une expérience sonore immersive, un confort personnalisé et des fonctionnalités avancées qui répondent aux attentes les plus élevées. Je recommande vivement ces écouteurs à tous les mélomanes et professionnels en quête d’une solution audio portable sans compromis.

king of ear buds

A.C. · 10 June 2025

king of ear pods ..outstading sound quality balanced treble and bass..greatest noice cancellation among all the competiters i purchased air pods pro 2 and sonywxm10005 from Bolo ae.air pod pro2 fall short of sound quality sony wxm10005 sound quality is good but unstable in ear easily falls outreally king of ear buds ..simply outstanding