Bose's Flagship-tier Contender
Bose positions the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Plum Edition as a flagship-tier noise cancelling headphones, asking $399.00. After 9,444 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.2 stars. We've ranked it #14 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. Most users find them comfortable, though glasses-wearers and those with larger heads sometimes report pressure after a couple of hours.
Specifications
- Brand: Bose
- Price: $399.00 (well above the $128.97 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.2 of 5.0
- Reviews: 9,444
- Category rank: #14 of 36 in noise cancelling headphones
- Cheaper in category: 34 products
- Higher-rated in category: 28 products
- More-reviewed in category: 14 products
Owner Reports
A 4.2-star average from 9,444 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
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 $399.00, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Plum Edition sits well above the $128.97 category average. 34 options are cheaper and 1 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Soundcore Q30 ANC Wireless Headphones ($64.99, 4.4★, 92,730 reviews). It's $334.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Soundcore Q30 ANC Wireless Headphones - $64.99, 4.4★ (92,730 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC Headphones - $348.00, 4.5★ (62,356 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Soundcore Q20i ANC Wireless Headphones - $39.98, 4.6★ (55,667 reviews) · Better on both axes
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.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Final Take
6.9/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.