Quick Overview
Bose positions the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds as a high-end noise cancelling headphones, asking $199.00. After 9,754 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a solid 3.8 stars. We've ranked it #20 out of 36 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
On the Head
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Comfort feedback is mixed - pressure points and clamp force come up frequently in negative reviews.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Bose
- Price: $199.00 (well above the $128.97 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 9,754
- Category rank: #20 of 36 in noise cancelling headphones
- Cheaper in category: 28 products
- Higher-rated in category: 34 products
- More-reviewed in category: 13 products
What 9,754 Buyers Say
3.8 stars across 9,754 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the noise cancelling headphones category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $199.00, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds sits well above the $128.97 category average. 28 options are cheaper and 7 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Soundcore Q30 ANC Wireless Headphones ($64.99, 4.4★, 92,730 reviews). It's $134.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones - $169.95, 4.5★ (26,030 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones - $229.00, 4.6★ (18,518 reviews) · Higher rated
- Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones Pink - $248.00, 4.2★ (19,042 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the TAGRY ANC Wireless Headphones 100H at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eduiosma ANC Wireless Headphones at $18.99.
Is It For You?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Wrap-Up
5.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.