I enjoyed this review... However, I have a key question that I need clarity... During TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS, are you able to hear a low frequency whistle or hum that has a varying tone? I have a pair--took a paid back because I thought I was defective, but the new pair has the same tones (similar to that of a hearing test) that seem to be more audible during a call, and not so much during music listening... Please--Let me know.
great comparison, simple clear and point form. I’m considering the QC ll, main use would be listening to music from my apple iPad and pairing with my smart tv through bt to watch movies. Any feedback appreciated
I have the QC 2 and now the ultra. I love the anc, the sound quality and really love the immersive audio on the Ultras. But, I don’t get why Bose hasn’t included multipoint. Bose has a habit of stopping just short of slam dunks and I don’t get it.
@@shubhamkumar8596 There are still connection issues unfortunately. But, I don’t have those issues when I connect outside of the Bose app. Take them out of the case and put them in my ears and they connect with no problem. Once connected, I can make adjustments via the app with no problems.
The lack of multi point is nothing short of mind blowing to me. I was sure they would add it this time around… Ive been wanting the QC Buds 2 for a while but I was holding out for the Ultras and multi point. What a shame.
If you care about audio quality, multipoint is total a$$. The connected devices have to use the same codec. That usually results in a drop down to the boomer codec SBC. The Ultras are the first Bose headphones to finally unlock the Qualcomm codecs. They’ve been using Qualcomm for years but always only providing SBC and the other boomer codec AAC. Finally they listened and now we have access to CD-quality audio wirelessly and lossy Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/96kHz which allow these earbuds to reach their true potential in audio quality. Multipoint is not the dream feature people are convincing themselves it is. You do not need it if you care about the quality of music playing back. That’s what these earbuds are for. High quality experience. Not average experience.
I just upgraded my QCII buds to the QC Ultra and passed my QCII's to the spousal unit, who won't ever care about spatial audio. The microphone is still just sad, and I agree that the ball was dropped with wireless charging- however, for 50 bucks you can replace the case with a wireless charging case, which is nice to have as an option.
The notch design on the ear bands does help install them correctly. But more importantly, it prevents the bands from rotating. The QC ii bands when rotated don't properly fit into the case and it will prevent charging the bud. I had a couple of times when I would go to put on the QC ii buds only to find one of them has a dead battery. Sure enough, the band was always rotated out of position and the charging points weren't making contact. Spot on for the multipoint. I received my QC Ultra earbuds today and I have to say that I was pleasantry surprised. I think they are slightly louder, and the immersive audio is an interesting by pleasant feature - still evaluating it but first thoughts is that it does what it claims. FYI, Bose has a new wireless charging case as an accessory that I'm waiting on arriving.
I have tried the Sony WF-1000XM5, B&O Beoplay Ex, and now the Bose QC Ultra. The Sony's were nice but I felt they would fit awkward in my ear even when I tried different ear tips. I did like the noice cancellation and sound quality though, the case does feel really cheap like it will break easily. The Bang and Olufsen's were the worst out of the bunch, the sound was nice but the noice cancellation was not good at all. In my opinion, for the price point you can get better earbuds for cheaper than the $400 price of the Beoplay's. The Bose QC Ultra are my favorite because the noise cancellation is amazing and they feel nice in my ears. I don't care if the case has wireless charging or not like some other people do. I also think the base EQ sounds great but once I customized the EQ by bringing up the bass it was great! Of course this is just my opinion based on my experience with them so far
I'm with you with the fit of the Sony, very disappointing. I'm yet to find earbuds that fit me well. Maybe these will be my next, I have the 700 over ears which are great.
They can have loud volume if you turn the volume on your phone or laptop higher lol but I have not tested how loud they sound on max volume. @@JoseHernandez-zz6iv
Do you hear a buzzing noise on your qc ultra on one of the earbuds when no music is playing? I’m quite concerned about that issue and I’m hearing quite a few reviews online about it
Feel like this is the only honest review of these so far, which I appreciate. As far as earbuds, I'm still using Galaxy Live Buds as a daily driver, but I think I'm going to pick up the Ultras since I need something noise canceling for travel. Thanks!
I was using my Samsung daily too. When I tried these..... baabbby. So quiet I got scares. Thought I went deaf. They are that good. High velocity fan on high, horror movie screams, dogs barking hearing my heartbeat in ny ears.... Nada. It was shhhhh. Insane.
Multipoint connection requires all devices to use the same codec. It usually drops down to SBC. So, I, for one, don’t miss it as I always want the highest audio quality. These earbuds are for the audio quality not the convenience factor. There’s plenty of cheap earbuds that offer multipoint if you want to connect to two devices with SBC. I don’t think wireless charging is important but you can get a case extender which adds wireless charging. It’s an extra £50 though. You can get 3rd party ones for £10. Finally unlocking the aptX Adaptive and Lossless is everything for me. These feature the QCC5181 SoC whereas the QCEII’s had the QCC5171.
I have the Quiet comfort earbuds and the QC35. I travel with an iPhone 14 pro max and an iPad Pro. I just gave my AirPod pro’s to my daughter and will be picking up a new pair of the AirPod Pro 2. I’ll also buy the QC Ultra over the ear headphones to replace the QC35’s for plane travel.
My wife gave me the new SonyWF-1000XM5. I treat them for two weeks and yes they are excellent for some people. I tried all the modes because they have AI based noise reduction algorithm. I had to return it because my ears started to hurt. Bose has always been ideal for my ears, it has a different feel even though the new bose don't have Wireless charging they are right one for me. My personal opinion.
Up until I lost the case and one of the earbuds of my Liberty 4, I think Soundcore were initially the ones to have the spatial audio and head tracking feature, and it sounded amazing and immersive.
I reached out to soundcore like I would do usually because I am always enquiring about thier new audio tech perhaps I'd like to uograde, they gave me a discount and I purchased the 4NC, because of me loosing and still trying to find my the case and earbud of my Liberty 4. I will say that the Liberty 4 ear tips are a lot more comfortable. I usually would keep all the earbuds I return and try them out on the different set of earbuds I have so that I can get a more comfortable and secure fit. Maybe I should have repurchased the Liberty 4 instead of getting the 4NC
I like the ultra, but what I don’t like is when you get incoming calls, it tells you the phone number instead of the name of the person calling. Update: I returned the Ultra and am going to stick with the QC2 that I already have because except for the immerse, to me they sound the exact same. But what I did do is order the QC Ultra Earbuds Fit Kit and they make the QC2 have a snug fit like the QC Ultra. So I have saved $$$.
I own the qc 2 pair of Bose. They say the name of the person calling IF you have their name in your contacts. If not, or an unknown number is calling you, then I only hear the number that's calling. Maybe it was different on the Ultra pair. I think that was smart of you to return them if the Ultra are that similar to the qc 2.
No you’re spot on. I have two pairs of QC II Earbuds and I definitely feel like I need to live around the lack of wireless charging. It’s not the end of the world especially given the great battery life but for the price it’s shocking. For this product, like you mentioned, I’m surprised to see the flagship prioritizing a couple things like spatial audio and not adding multi device or wireless charging. Literally two of the biggest differences with the QCII’s. I don’t think they’ve differentiated this product enough if the biggest difference is some smaller sound things. At least it sounds like they slightly improved the microphone from your mic test. But I gusss maybe I’m not the target market since I already have two QC II’s.
I have the QuietComfort 2 that I bought last year from Bose when they launched them, and was surprised to see within a year a new model is out. I thought the pair I have we're supposed to get all kinds of updates. Trying to decide whether it's worth dropping another $300 for the new ones now...
Crap, I bought them yesterday on the black Friday sale straight from Bose for 250, if they don't impress I'll send them right back for a refund. Bose offered to send me a pair for $195 plus my old ones, my quiet Comfort 2 that I have back to them. I declined on that... Thank you! 👍
Update: Got the Ultra today and they are not good. The 2 have better sound and bass. The immersive audio on the ultra is nothing special. In fact when it's on voices sound weird. They're going to go back to Bose and I'm going to get a refund and just keep my old ones. I had to try them and see if they were better but they're not.
@@dariotokic2446 No prob, I'd say for the black Friday price good, $250. Otherwise I'd say the Quiet Comfort 2 would be a good choice at the price they are now. I've been messing with both and the Ultra is not that bad, I keep putting each pair in and trying to see a difference, the spatial audio is cool but when they are both on normal the 2 seems to have a little more bass kick. Bottom line I guess if you can get them for the black Friday price, for sure, and the call quality is not bad, I read bad reviews on that part. I didn't hear a problem, and the person I was talking to said he could hear me fine 👍
Ive had the QC 2 for over a year now and i do love them but the company itself is horrible with handling anything but the design and quality. I thought i lost one of my buds and there was no option for replacing just one bud. And i do understand they're coded together but they also know my serial so why cant they sell me one bud and recode it to match my bud? They gave me a 20$ coupon to buy a whole new set. I just dont feel like they have any support for customers after the purchase and it really makes a difference if another company comes close to quality but has better support after the purchase.
I'm pretty concerned on everyone rating the Sony xm5s for noice cancellation. I recently dropped my qc2s in water and didn't wanna buy another pair due to the release of the ultra. So I ended up with Sony's and I gotta tell ya I find the noise cancellation horrible in comparison to the qc2s
Getting mine tomorrow. I had the first quietcomfort earbuds for such a long time until they just stopped working. Honestly shocked that Bose replaced my old broken ones for the ultras for no charge. I honestly wouldn’t have gone through the hassle with support etc. but I genuinely loved those headphones. ANC was unmatched imo and sound was just 🤌🏻
I bought this new Ultra, and today I initiated the exchange… the Call volume is extremely low, you can hear but very low, the music volume is great… tech support has no idea of the issue, they offer me an exchange.
Really great review of the product. Thank you for such a comprehensive and helpful review. I just got them, I would like to know how you find them for exercising? I previously had the Quite comfort 1 and they used to pop out of my ears during heavy exercise. Wondering if these will also do the same?
great review! in my opinion, people don't buy bose for gimmicks. they buy em for the sound quality and anc which destroys the competition. way too expensive for what you get though, especially as they are china made.
china made does not always equate to bad manufacturing quality, i have products made in the us with qc defects just as well edit: i realise after i wrote this you were probably referring to the cost for it to being made in china, instead of the quality
@@sarius2388 yes and no. The earbuds themselves seem to be solidly made. The case however is extremely cheap. It's the same case from the qc 2, I dropped the case and the hinge broke. Very weak construction
Thanks for another well appreciated review. I don't particularly need the wireless charging but the multi point connection is indeed a massive left behind from Bose. Yet I can't pass them for competitor as the bass and the noise canceling is in my opinion the best of all...
It seems that BOSE did a cash grab move similar to DJI with their new DJI Mini 4 Pro. It would have been totally enough to do a simple software-update.
Had the QC1s and now the QC2s. Thanks for this review - I’m interested to see what the differences are over last year’s. Wish you’d spent a little more time talking about the ANC, but from what you say, they’re the same as the QC2s, so I guess I’ll skip this generation.
I like them but I have a complain that is probably minor but bothers me...they are so slippery. I have dropped them a couple of times when removing them from my ears. They just seem to jump out from my fingers! I don’t know know what would improve that but I’m afraid of damaging them or worsen losing them.
Is there any improvement in how they block high frequency sounds as compared to the QCII? You've mentioned about the lows but how about the highs like voices? Are they more on par with XM5 when it comes to blocking the highs?
XM5 blocks slighter better voices but its because of the foam tips. Sadly Sony didn't offer more sizes and I didn't get a good fit. On the other hand foam tips are more costly as they wear faster compared to silicon tips. Also Bose offers an alternative size kit for tips. So I stick to Bose.
I have the QC 2 as mentioned by a commenter They are horrible to use when talking to another person on the phone . Works well to cancel noise but the other party on the phone will complain about noise they hear .
I just purchased the wireless charging case today for $50 on the Bose website. I was going to purchase the whole ultra series because of the wireless charge but I like my regular with no issue.
Excellent review. I really like the outdoor microphone comparison. I actually think techtronics had them all beat. Sony was just horrible - lots of scratching and echo.
Really enjoyed your in-depth review! By the way, between the Sony 1000XM5 and the Bose QC Ultra, which one do you think has the better sound quality for earbuds?
How is the audio quality for people on the other end of a conference call? Does the noise cancellation on the microphone side do a good job of cancelling out background noise for the wearer when they are talking? My wife has the QC2, and her co-workers tell her that her audio feed into conference calls is terrible when she is driving in her car, and in public. She says that her audio, while listening to the conference call is crystal clear with QC2. You give a sample at 6:32... It's hard to tell how the mic noise cancellation is working. Yes I saw your sample at 7:16.
To explain why these may not use Multipoint....Multipoint is a Bluetooth Codec thing. You can't have LDAC and other High Resolution Audio WITH Multipoint active. It is one or the other. I can't remember which Bluetooth Codec uses Multi-point but that codec doesn't support high bitrate (high resolution audio) AND Multipoint. Other earbuds have the feature...but you have to manually turn of say, LDAC in order to have it. You phone switches Bluetooth Codec based on the Audio Source and Device. It's quite complicated. I have the Liberty 4 NC and it supports LDAC but I can't use Multipoint AND LDAC because they use different Codecs.
the bose app is buggy and keeps disconnecting with my phone especially when you have multiple sources which makes me uninstalling the app after I have made my settings like shortcuts and noisecancelling features....the immersive audio has a robotic sound. Also when making calls, the volume is lowered substantially compared to my music volume so i have to increase the volume everytime I answer a call. When making a call using the shortcut, the beep sound is inaudible.
just a minor correction, the white from qc2 is different from qc ultra it was more of an off white color that i preferred and will now miss since i traded up
I dont know how I feel about this new ones. I bought the QC ii a month ago and now I see there is a new version for $30 more of what I paid 😢😢 gladly I see there is not much of a difference but still I kinda feel I should return these and buy the ultras? Sounds worth it? Someone help me to decide pls 🙏🏻
In my opinion. Noise cancelling from the buds 2 pro and qc2 is huge because I recently upgraded. Especially in areas wherein there is a lot of wind and cars moving by coz I walk besides a huge highway.
I have qc 2s. And multipoint missing is bad, I hoped the ultra would have. But late 2023 this is abismall. I won't be upgrading and look elsewhere for multipoint buds..
Bro , I have xm5 and it have quite good anc but the quality of the sounds is not so good … it’s like you are hearing of half out of max volume only so kinda sucks
ceont i want buy from three, sony wf100 xm5, bose quetcomfort or airpods pro 2, for me important is sound quality, anc and security in ear, who is better, which i buy? first i need for 13 pro but also have android device
I kept my quiet, comfort twos for now and upgraded my 700s to the ultra’s which I should be getting any day now😂 … but yeah, I wish the wireless charging was there. It was something I got used to with the QC 1’s also known as the Frankenstein bolts😂
Great review. I will not be upgrading from my QC II. On Bose website they do offer a case that will be able to wireless charge the ultras?? How does That work?
@CEONTHEMAKING So I got these, but Im noticing the call volume is alot lower than other earbuds, especially my last pair, (samsung Galaxy buds 2 pro). Music is loud enough but call volume is considerably lowere than music. In noisy conditions you can bearly hear the other person. Do you have the same issue? BTW I have a samsung galaxy note 20.
So check this out I appreciate your video bro. My question is this I have the first qc earbuds I didn't get the qc2 however I'm on the fence about getting these. I only use my qc earbuds for the gym and that's it. I love the quality sound they come with do u think the ultra qc earbuds are worth getting as a upgrade because I'm hearing Sony makes some earbuds that's better
I'd say they're a slight upgrade in terms of sound. You'll mainly notice more bass compared to the original qc earbuds. If they're only for the gym, I don't see why you would need to spend 300 to grab these. I would just wait until your QCs crap out.
i have QC 2, bluetooth connection is not really stable , always lost connection when u using it , then reconnect it again i believe this is the reason why bose release new product (ultra) so fast, because Qc2 so many bug , and looks like bose doesnt try to fix it with new software update
Super helpful video. question: can I share one of the earbuds with my friend if we are watching a video together (i.e. i wear the right ear bud, he wears the left ear bud)? thank you!
The last earbuds I bought without wireless charging was in 2020 and even then that was considered behind the times. In 2023 I wouldn't consider $180 buds without wireless charging, multi point connection and a useful eq much less a $300 set. Spacial audio and head tracking are USELESS gimmicks for music.
@@deanyuan1812 you obviously missed the point. I have B&O eq, Sennheiser M3 and Jabra elite 10 (along with 1more evo and comfomini, galaxy pro 2, nothing 2, earfun air 3 pro, Liberty 3 pro and 4 to name a few). Every last one has wireless charging. Bose thinks because they have the best noise cancellation it can get away with charging $300 with no multi point or wireless charging. And Bose is only high end in noise cancellation and price. I'd gladly pay $300 WITH wireless charging and multipoint. You wouldn't buy a 2023 car or truck with a 3 speed automatic no matter the price because it's dated and well below current standards. That's what Bose is doing, selling you a 2023 F150 with a 3 speed and a distributor cap ignition.
@@k1assic If you have experience Please which is the best earbuds in clarity, loudness ( loudest ), sound details and bass ..etc. But not expensive.. because sometimes cheaper earbuds can performed same or better than the expensive ones .. i don't want to pay just for the brand name.
@@warrobots1warrobots135 the Sennheiser momentum 3s cover every basis and are still my favorites (a long with the new Jabra elite 10). They are under $200 and do EVERYTHING well: stay in your ears, get loud, bass hits hard, multipoint, good EQ options, great clarity, great noise cancelling and I'd bet my life they sound better than any Bose. Soundcore Liberty 3 pro and 4 sound nearly identical to each other (4 have a smidge brighter top end, 3s have a smidge more bass but EQ to nearly indistinguishable) and are unbeatable for $109/129.
What makes the bose absolutely useless to me is that you cannot disable touch controls. So if you live in a cold climate like me, if you wear a hat that covers your ears or wear a hood(or even just have long hair), as you move around that creates friction on the headphones that is enough to trigger the touch controls and the headphones go haywire.
Did you have the QC2? Are the charging cases the same size? I want to buy a protective cover/case for the charging case but I only see ones for the previous model and I don’t want to buy one and it ends up not fitting
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I enjoyed this review... However, I have a key question that I need clarity... During TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS, are you able to hear a low frequency whistle or hum that has a varying tone? I have a pair--took a paid back because I thought I was defective, but the new pair has the same tones (similar to that of a hearing test) that seem to be more audible during a call, and not so much during music listening... Please--Let me know.
great comparison, simple clear and point form. I’m considering the QC ll, main use would be listening to music from my apple iPad and pairing with my smart tv through bt to watch movies. Any feedback appreciated
I have the QC 2 and now the ultra. I love the anc, the sound quality and really love the immersive audio on the Ultras. But, I don’t get why Bose hasn’t included multipoint. Bose has a habit of stopping just short of slam dunks and I don’t get it.
Hello how is the connection and bose app experience of ultra , because qc 2 had connection issues and lots of bugs on bose app??
@@shubhamkumar8596 There are still connection issues unfortunately. But, I don’t have those issues when I connect outside of the Bose app. Take them out of the case and put them in my ears and they connect with no problem. Once connected, I can make adjustments via the app with no problems.
They say that it is because their earbuds use a lot of components from various other brands, which makes it hard to achieve Bluetooth multipoint.
@@deanyuan1812 ok now I understand if I use only two device then there will be no issue
How does the anc compare? I have the originals
The lack of multi point is nothing short of mind blowing to me. I was sure they would add it this time around… Ive been wanting the QC Buds 2 for a while but I was holding out for the Ultras and multi point. What a shame.
If you care about audio quality, multipoint is total a$$. The connected devices have to use the same codec. That usually results in a drop down to the boomer codec SBC. The Ultras are the first Bose headphones to finally unlock the Qualcomm codecs. They’ve been using Qualcomm for years but always only providing SBC and the other boomer codec AAC. Finally they listened and now we have access to CD-quality audio wirelessly and lossy Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/96kHz which allow these earbuds to reach their true potential in audio quality. Multipoint is not the dream feature people are convincing themselves it is. You do not need it if you care about the quality of music playing back. That’s what these earbuds are for. High quality experience. Not average experience.
What's mind-blowing is people who actually pay $300 for earbuds. Lol.
I just upgraded my QCII buds to the QC Ultra and passed my QCII's to the spousal unit, who won't ever care about spatial audio. The microphone is still just sad, and I agree that the ball was dropped with wireless charging- however, for 50 bucks you can replace the case with a wireless charging case, which is nice to have as an option.
The notch design on the ear bands does help install them correctly. But more importantly, it prevents the bands from rotating. The QC ii bands when rotated don't properly fit into the case and it will prevent charging the bud. I had a couple of times when I would go to put on the QC ii buds only to find one of them has a dead battery. Sure enough, the band was always rotated out of position and the charging points weren't making contact. Spot on for the multipoint. I received my QC Ultra earbuds today and I have to say that I was pleasantry surprised. I think they are slightly louder, and the immersive audio is an interesting by pleasant feature - still evaluating it but first thoughts is that it does what it claims. FYI, Bose has a new wireless charging case as an accessory that I'm waiting on arriving.
Very true. The bands kept rotating out of alignment, which made it impossible to charge.
@@DJHeyOfficial I have not had this issue with the Ultras. The notch design is effective in preventing the band from spinning.
I have tried the Sony WF-1000XM5, B&O Beoplay Ex, and now the Bose QC Ultra. The Sony's were nice but I felt they would fit awkward in my ear even when I tried different ear tips. I did like the noice cancellation and sound quality though, the case does feel really cheap like it will break easily. The Bang and Olufsen's were the worst out of the bunch, the sound was nice but the noice cancellation was not good at all. In my opinion, for the price point you can get better earbuds for cheaper than the $400 price of the Beoplay's. The Bose QC Ultra are my favorite because the noise cancellation is amazing and they feel nice in my ears. I don't care if the case has wireless charging or not like some other people do. I also think the base EQ sounds great but once I customized the EQ by bringing up the bass it was great! Of course this is just my opinion based on my experience with them so far
Fair point as i also don't need wireless charging but the lack of multipoint is a no no for me
I'm with you with the fit of the Sony, very disappointing. I'm yet to find earbuds that fit me well. Maybe these will be my next, I have the 700 over ears which are great.
did the Bose QC have really loud volume? I'm quite the audiophile
They can have loud volume if you turn the volume on your phone or laptop higher lol but I have not tested how loud they sound on max volume. @@JoseHernandez-zz6iv
Do you hear a buzzing noise on your qc ultra on one of the earbuds when no music is playing? I’m quite concerned about that issue and I’m hearing quite a few reviews online about it
Feel like this is the only honest review of these so far, which I appreciate. As far as earbuds, I'm still using Galaxy Live Buds as a daily driver, but I think I'm going to pick up the Ultras since I need something noise canceling for travel. Thanks!
Yep. That's because it's not a sponsored video. Ceon doesn't do those which is why i trust his views
I was using my Samsung daily too. When I tried these..... baabbby. So quiet I got scares. Thought I went deaf. They are that good. High velocity fan on high, horror movie screams, dogs barking hearing my heartbeat in ny ears.... Nada. It was shhhhh. Insane.
@@ndcookie WOW. That's pretty dope. I'm excited to pick them up yet a little scared now haha
@radiantbladez I snatched one out my ear so fast! Then it's like OH this is what noise canceling should be. My samsungs still let some sound in.
@@ndcookie haha! I swear they need you for the ad campaign! 😂 Imma probably be the same way tho. I haven't experienced true nose cancelation before!
Bose said that it is because their earbuds use a lot of components from various other brands, which makes it hard to achieve Bluetooth multipoint.
Multipoint connection requires all devices to use the same codec. It usually drops down to SBC. So, I, for one, don’t miss it as I always want the highest audio quality. These earbuds are for the audio quality not the convenience factor. There’s plenty of cheap earbuds that offer multipoint if you want to connect to two devices with SBC.
I don’t think wireless charging is important but you can get a case extender which adds wireless charging. It’s an extra £50 though. You can get 3rd party ones for £10.
Finally unlocking the aptX Adaptive and Lossless is everything for me. These feature the QCC5181 SoC whereas the QCEII’s had the QCC5171.
Your earbud reviews have saved me a ton. The mic comparisons for me. Work in noisy environments, certain mics do not process correctly.
I have the Quiet comfort earbuds and the QC35. I travel with an iPhone 14 pro max and an iPad Pro. I just gave my AirPod pro’s to my daughter and will be picking up a new pair of the AirPod Pro 2. I’ll also buy the QC Ultra over the ear headphones to replace the QC35’s for plane travel.
My wife gave me the new SonyWF-1000XM5. I treat them for two weeks and yes they are excellent for some people. I tried all the modes because they have AI based noise reduction algorithm. I had to return it because my ears started to hurt. Bose has always been ideal for my ears, it has a different feel even though the new bose don't have Wireless charging they are right one for me. My personal opinion.
Great review. Not worth the upgrade for me from the Quietcomfort 2... unless they start a good trade-in program, then maybe.
A very good trading program, with some huge discounts
Up until I lost the case and one of the earbuds of my Liberty 4, I think Soundcore were initially the ones to have the spatial audio and head tracking feature, and it sounded amazing and immersive.
I reached out to soundcore like I would do usually because I am always enquiring about thier new audio tech perhaps I'd like to uograde, they gave me a discount and I purchased the 4NC, because of me loosing and still trying to find my the case and earbud of my Liberty 4. I will say that the Liberty 4 ear tips are a lot more comfortable. I usually would keep all the earbuds I return and try them out on the different set of earbuds I have so that I can get a more comfortable and secure fit. Maybe I should have repurchased the Liberty 4 instead of getting the 4NC
Sorry to hear that . Look into purchasing refurbished one from Bose . Bose had great customer service.
I actually found them. Thank you.
I like the ultra, but what I don’t like is when you get incoming calls, it tells you the phone number instead of the name of the person calling. Update: I returned the Ultra and am going to stick with the QC2 that I already have because except for the immerse, to me they sound the exact same. But what I did do is order the QC Ultra Earbuds Fit Kit and they make the QC2 have a snug fit like the QC Ultra. So I have saved $$$.
I own the qc 2 pair of Bose. They say the name of the person calling IF you have their name in your contacts. If not, or an unknown number is calling you, then I only hear the number that's calling. Maybe it was different on the Ultra pair.
I think that was smart of you to return them if the Ultra are that similar to the qc 2.
The fit kit for the qc 2 and ultra are the same according to the Bose website
Mine say the person calling if it is in my contacts
No you’re spot on. I have two pairs of QC II Earbuds and I definitely feel like I need to live around the lack of wireless charging. It’s not the end of the world especially given the great battery life but for the price it’s shocking.
For this product, like you mentioned, I’m surprised to see the flagship prioritizing a couple things like spatial audio and not adding multi device or wireless charging. Literally two of the biggest differences with the QCII’s. I don’t think they’ve differentiated this product enough if the biggest difference is some smaller sound things. At least it sounds like they slightly improved the microphone from your mic test.
But I gusss maybe I’m not the target market since I already have two QC II’s.
I have the QuietComfort 2 that I bought last year from Bose when they launched them, and was surprised to see within a year a new model is out. I thought the pair I have we're supposed to get all kinds of updates. Trying to decide whether it's worth dropping another $300 for the new ones now...
Hope u saved those $300 Ive got the QC II. This update is straight garbage.
Crap, I bought them yesterday on the black Friday sale straight from Bose for 250, if they don't impress I'll send them right back for a refund. Bose offered to send me a pair for $195 plus my old ones, my quiet Comfort 2 that I have back to them. I declined on that... Thank you! 👍
Update: Got the Ultra today and they are not good. The 2 have better sound and bass. The immersive audio on the ultra is nothing special. In fact when it's on voices sound weird. They're going to go back to Bose and I'm going to get a refund and just keep my old ones. I had to try them and see if they were better but they're not.
@@DarkLouie76 SO ARE THE 2s bad or is the ultra just bad for the price thx
@@dariotokic2446 No prob, I'd say for the black Friday price good, $250. Otherwise I'd say the Quiet Comfort 2 would be a good choice at the price they are now. I've been messing with both and the Ultra is not that bad, I keep putting each pair in and trying to see a difference, the spatial audio is cool but when they are both on normal the 2 seems to have a little more bass kick. Bottom line I guess if you can get them for the black Friday price, for sure, and the call quality is not bad, I read bad reviews on that part. I didn't hear a problem, and the person I was talking to said he could hear me fine 👍
Ive had the QC 2 for over a year now and i do love them but the company itself is horrible with handling anything but the design and quality. I thought i lost one of my buds and there was no option for replacing just one bud. And i do understand they're coded together but they also know my serial so why cant they sell me one bud and recode it to match my bud? They gave me a 20$ coupon to buy a whole new set. I just dont feel like they have any support for customers after the purchase and it really makes a difference if another company comes close to quality but has better support after the purchase.
I'm pretty concerned on everyone rating the Sony xm5s for noice cancellation. I recently dropped my qc2s in water and didn't wanna buy another pair due to the release of the ultra. So I ended up with Sony's and I gotta tell ya I find the noise cancellation horrible in comparison to the qc2s
Same!!
Subscribed! Love how thorough your comparisons & test are. Especially the mic test, really helpful.
Great video as always. I’m a call quality guy and Bose is still behind the others. Until they improve that I’ll pass
I love these ear buds. Sound quality is amazing, only gripe is phone calls are better on my air pods
Getting mine tomorrow. I had the first quietcomfort earbuds for such a long time until they just stopped working. Honestly shocked that Bose replaced my old broken ones for the ultras for no charge. I honestly wouldn’t have gone through the hassle with support etc. but I genuinely loved those headphones. ANC was unmatched imo and sound was just 🤌🏻
I bought this new Ultra, and today I initiated the exchange… the Call volume is extremely low, you can hear but very low, the music volume is great… tech support has no idea of the issue, they offer me an exchange.
I've been researching alot trying to find the "best" of all around, this was a very helpful video, thank you ✊
Really great review of the product. Thank you for such a comprehensive and helpful review. I just got them, I would like to know how you find them for exercising? I previously had the Quite comfort 1 and they used to pop out of my ears during heavy exercise. Wondering if these will also do the same?
I think these are better suited for workouts. They're much smaller compared to the quietcomfort 1.
great review! in my opinion, people don't buy bose for gimmicks. they buy em for the sound quality and anc which destroys the competition. way too expensive for what you get though, especially as they are china made.
china made does not always equate to bad manufacturing quality, i have products made in the us with qc defects just as well
edit: i realise after i wrote this you were probably referring to the cost for it to being made in china, instead of the quality
@@sarius2388 yes and no. The earbuds themselves seem to be solidly made. The case however is extremely cheap. It's the same case from the qc 2, I dropped the case and the hinge broke. Very weak construction
Thanks for another well appreciated review. I don't particularly need the wireless charging but the multi point connection is indeed a massive left behind from Bose. Yet I can't pass them for competitor as the bass and the noise canceling is in my opinion the best of all...
It seems that BOSE did a cash grab move similar to DJI with their new DJI Mini 4 Pro. It would have been totally enough to do a simple software-update.
Had the QC1s and now the QC2s. Thanks for this review - I’m interested to see what the differences are over last year’s. Wish you’d spent a little more time talking about the ANC, but from what you say, they’re the same as the QC2s, so I guess I’ll skip this generation.
agree , i have qc 1 and 2 , so many bug this product, and seems like they dont try to fix it with new update software
I own the QC1, as well as qc25 and 20 and I'm wondering if the 2 and now Ultra are better for ANC?
@DamianBrown ANC on the QC 2 is beyond amazing mind blowing even is crazy Airpods pro 2 can't touch them in this area or sound quality
I like them but I have a complain that is probably minor but bothers me...they are so slippery. I have dropped them a couple of times when removing them from my ears. They just seem to jump out from my fingers! I don’t know know what would improve that but I’m afraid of damaging them or worsen losing them.
I’m still rocking the first generation. Still don’t know if worth the upgrade
Is there any improvement in how they block high frequency sounds as compared to the QCII? You've mentioned about the lows but how about the highs like voices? Are they more on par with XM5 when it comes to blocking the highs?
XM5 blocks slighter better voices but its because of the foam tips. Sadly Sony didn't offer more sizes and I didn't get a good fit. On the other hand foam tips are more costly as they wear faster compared to silicon tips. Also Bose offers an alternative size kit for tips. So I stick to Bose.
I have the QC 2 as mentioned by a commenter
They are horrible to use when talking to another person on the phone .
Works well to cancel noise but the other party on the phone will complain about noise they hear .
They really need the multi-point connectivity. I don't care about wireless charging nearly as much.
I just purchased the wireless charging case today for $50 on the Bose website. I was going to purchase the whole ultra series because of the wireless charge but I like my regular with no issue.
Excellent review. I really like the outdoor microphone comparison. I actually think techtronics had them all beat. Sony was just horrible - lots of scratching and echo.
Really enjoyed your in-depth review!
By the way, between the Sony 1000XM5 and the Bose QC Ultra, which one do you think has the better sound quality for earbuds?
Good question
Depends on personal taste. XM5 had great sound with excellent presence anc mid range. The bose have deeper bass and now the immersive audio.
What does multi point mean ?
&
Wireless case is $50.
Another question is will the new wireless case work on the aforementioned Bose II buds ?
Still the one of the best reviewers I regularly watch and appreciate content from.
Thank you!
These are the last bose products I'm ever going to buy they didn't meet my expectations the only thing I like is the noise canceling
How is the audio quality for people on the other end of a conference call? Does the noise cancellation on the microphone side do a good job of cancelling out background noise for the wearer when they are talking? My wife has the QC2, and her co-workers tell her that her audio feed into conference calls is terrible when she is driving in her car, and in public. She says that her audio, while listening to the conference call is crystal clear with QC2. You give a sample at 6:32... It's hard to tell how the mic noise cancellation is working. Yes I saw your sample at 7:16.
Very well reviewed. Clear bullet-point-like opinions.
To explain why these may not use Multipoint....Multipoint is a Bluetooth Codec thing. You can't have LDAC and other High Resolution Audio WITH Multipoint active. It is one or the other. I can't remember which Bluetooth Codec uses Multi-point but that codec doesn't support high bitrate (high resolution audio) AND Multipoint. Other earbuds have the feature...but you have to manually turn of say, LDAC in order to have it. You phone switches Bluetooth Codec based on the Audio Source and Device. It's quite complicated. I have the Liberty 4 NC and it supports LDAC but I can't use Multipoint AND LDAC because they use different Codecs.
Was wondering when someone else would get their hands on this color way 😅
the bose app is buggy and keeps disconnecting with my phone especially when you have multiple sources which makes me uninstalling the app after I have made my settings like shortcuts and noisecancelling features....the immersive audio has a robotic sound. Also when making calls, the volume is lowered substantially compared to my music volume so i have to increase the volume everytime I answer a call. When making a call using the shortcut, the beep sound is inaudible.
Love your review i will be buying the ultra
Even my pixel buds have multipoint and I use that feature all the time. Damn. I was so close to picking these up.
I love your videos. You’re the reason for most of my purchases lol. Thank you and God bless
just a minor correction, the white from qc2 is different from qc ultra it was more of an off white color that i preferred and will now miss since i traded up
this ones vs the technics az80? For the gym, comfort, every day use & sound quality?
Good question ⁉️
I think they are great except for the constant white noise in all modes, connected & unconnected.
Thank you for the mic test. Technics AZ80 are the best, Bose are pretty good but there is ECHO in the voice.
Thanks for the honest review. Be well.
These worth upgrading from Apple AirPods Pro!??? is it just me or does all these new boats updates seem very small and minor?
They sound better than airpods, aside from that. Wouldn't exactly be a huge upgrade.
Bose are selling a case that does wireless charging for these now. It’s crazy that we have to fork out more for this.
I never use wireless charging, so don’t mind not having it.
I dont know how I feel about this new ones. I bought the QC ii a month ago and now I see there is a new version for $30 more of what I paid 😢😢 gladly I see there is not much of a difference but still I kinda feel I should return these and buy the ultras? Sounds worth it? Someone help me to decide pls 🙏🏻
Thanks for the review! Very good. I've ordered to replace my b&W Pi7 (awful earbuds)
I currently have the galaxy buds2 pro and am looking for an upgrade in sound quality in anc. Are the qc2 or ultra an actual upgrade from what i have?
In my opinion. Noise cancelling from the buds 2 pro and qc2 is huge because I recently upgraded. Especially in areas wherein there is a lot of wind and cars moving by coz I walk besides a huge highway.
tq. i was on the fence since my qc 2 was only a year in. So basically there is not much difference between them. maybe ill wait for another year or so
Is immersive audio like speakers in front of you? Is this feature the same as the Bose Ultra headphone? thanks!
I have qc 2s. And multipoint missing is bad, I hoped the ultra would have. But late 2023 this is abismall. I won't be upgrading and look elsewhere for multipoint buds..
From my point of view best earbuds are Jabra elite 8.super comfortable, looks good, amazing sound and anc
Which one do you recommend? the sony 1000x5 or the bose QC2?
Is it the best spatial audio available in earbuds?
Thanks for the video. Just what i was lookin for
very nice.. but I think huawei freeclip more cool.. juz bought one yesterday.
Man i think you have the potential of being a TOEFL teacher I like the speed you speak and the way you clarify things
Hey Ceon, does Bose QC ll have a great stability?
🔥 review like always bro 💯💪…. You recommend these or the xm5 for mainly sound quality & transparency mode? Mostly using with an iPhone too
Bro , I have xm5 and it have quite good anc but the quality of the sounds is not so good … it’s like you are hearing of half out of max volume only so kinda sucks
Whats the big thing about not having wireless charging lol all i care bout is sound, good eq amd anc.
Hey man love your videos honest and legit 👍
ceont i want buy from three, sony wf100 xm5, bose quetcomfort or airpods pro 2, for me important is sound quality, anc and security in ear, who is better, which i buy? first i need for 13 pro but also have android device
What's the weight of each earbud?
I kept my quiet, comfort twos for now and upgraded my 700s to the ultra’s which I should be getting any day now😂 … but yeah, I wish the wireless charging was there. It was something I got used to with the QC 1’s also known as the Frankenstein bolts😂
Excellent Review!! Thank you!
Is the hiss still as strong when listening to quiet music or podcasts as it was with the predecessors I returned for that reason?
yes it does😢
mainly at volumes lower than 30%
@@evanderholyfeels Thank you!
I am still using the original Bose QuietComfort, and I never use the wireless charging function...
When I was originally looking at these earlier today, I noticed that they have a wireless charging option on the website,
Yea they have a charging case sleeve that allows them to charge wirelessly
Great review. I will not be upgrading from my QC II. On Bose website they do offer a case that will be able to wireless charge the ultras?? How does
That work?
That's what someone else said, I'll have to look into that
I am so glad I found your channel. You are fantastic.
@CEONTHEMAKING
So I got these, but Im noticing the call volume is alot lower than other earbuds, especially my last pair, (samsung Galaxy buds 2 pro). Music is loud enough but call volume is considerably lowere than music. In noisy conditions you can bearly hear the other person. Do you have the same issue? BTW I have a samsung galaxy note 20.
Yeah I have the same issue. Call volume is very low, I'm using S23. Also mic quality is terrible.
Does the left earbud disconnect when only using it solo? The II’s do and I’m thinking of exchanging.
So check this out I appreciate your video bro. My question is this I have the first qc earbuds I didn't get the qc2 however I'm on the fence about getting these. I only use my qc earbuds for the gym and that's it. I love the quality sound they come with do u think the ultra qc earbuds are worth getting as a upgrade because I'm hearing Sony makes some earbuds that's better
I'd say they're a slight upgrade in terms of sound. You'll mainly notice more bass compared to the original qc earbuds. If they're only for the gym, I don't see why you would need to spend 300 to grab these. I would just wait until your QCs crap out.
i have QC 2, bluetooth connection is not really stable , always lost connection when u using it , then reconnect it again
i believe this is the reason why bose release new product (ultra) so fast, because Qc2 so many bug , and looks like bose doesnt try to fix it with new software update
Please which one is better SoundPEATS Capsule 3 Pro or soudcore liberty 4 ?
in loudness, bass, sound details and clarity, latency..etc.
Another great review bro!!! Technics has the best mic in opinion. Bose definitely tripping for not having multi point...
Super helpful video. question: can I share one of the earbuds with my friend if we are watching a video together (i.e. i wear the right ear bud, he wears the left ear bud)? thank you!
That is very strange that they don't have wireless charging. I will probably pass. Especially since they are so expensive.
I bought a pair today and returned them. I shouldve done my research. No multipoint and wireless charging for this price point is unacceptable.
The last earbuds I bought without wireless charging was in 2020 and even then that was considered behind the times. In 2023 I wouldn't consider $180 buds without wireless charging, multi point connection and a useful eq much less a $300 set. Spacial audio and head tracking are USELESS gimmicks for music.
Buddy obviously doesn't know what he's on about 💀 You are on the wrong side of the spectrum for earbuds. This is the high end, not the low to mid.
@@deanyuan1812 at that price, i want every feature available and some since it’s a mass market product. Not hifi thousands dollar pair.
@@deanyuan1812 you obviously missed the point. I have B&O eq, Sennheiser M3 and Jabra elite 10 (along with 1more evo and comfomini, galaxy pro 2, nothing 2, earfun air 3 pro, Liberty 3 pro and 4 to name a few). Every last one has wireless charging. Bose thinks because they have the best noise cancellation it can get away with charging $300 with no multi point or wireless charging. And Bose is only high end in noise cancellation and price. I'd gladly pay $300 WITH wireless charging and multipoint. You wouldn't buy a 2023 car or truck with a 3 speed automatic no matter the price because it's dated and well below current standards. That's what Bose is doing, selling you a 2023 F150 with a 3 speed and a distributor cap ignition.
@@k1assic
If you have experience
Please which is the best earbuds in clarity, loudness ( loudest ), sound details and bass ..etc.
But not expensive.. because sometimes cheaper earbuds can performed same or better than the expensive ones .. i don't want to pay just for the brand name.
@@warrobots1warrobots135 the Sennheiser momentum 3s cover every basis and are still my favorites (a long with the new Jabra elite 10). They are under $200 and do EVERYTHING well: stay in your ears, get loud, bass hits hard, multipoint, good EQ options, great clarity, great noise cancelling and I'd bet my life they sound better than any Bose. Soundcore Liberty 3 pro and 4 sound nearly identical to each other (4 have a smidge brighter top end, 3s have a smidge more bass but EQ to nearly indistinguishable) and are unbeatable for $109/129.
Bro, thank's you a lot for your reviews. They are the best that I've seen on youtube - no useless info, always showing all aspects of devices.
Thank you bro!
Are they loud??
Hi dear... Did you find any difference between bose qc ultra and qc 2 in terms of sound quality?
Nothing drastic
@@CEONTHEMAKING thank you so much!!
That does it for me. Im off to buy me some. Thanks! 👍🙂
What makes the bose absolutely useless to me is that you cannot disable touch controls. So if you live in a cold climate like me, if you wear a hat that covers your ears or wear a hood(or even just have long hair), as you move around that creates friction on the headphones that is enough to trigger the touch controls and the headphones go haywire.
How does this compare to the technics az80?
Bose has better ANC. Other than that, Technics matches or wins other categories
I agree with everything that you said about the Bose Ultra. ❤The video
Did you have the QC2? Are the charging cases the same size? I want to buy a protective cover/case for the charging case but I only see ones for the previous model and I don’t want to buy one and it ends up not fitting