Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
ActiveSense adaptive noise canceling and CustomTune personalization define the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen, providing 6-hour earbud battery life, a 20-minute quick charge for 2 hours, and 24-hour total with the Qi case. The spatial audio with Immersion mode delivers head-tracked 3D sound, while the 7-gram design and IPX4 splash resistance keep them comfortable for daily wear. These are best for frequent travelers and commuters who demand adaptive ANC and immersive audio, rather than those needing sweatproof earbuds for intense workouts.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong sound (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong mic (91st percentile) 91st
Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Range | 9.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 18 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Bose Music |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ | Nothing Ear (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 18 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 54 | 19 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | Water-Resistant |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | 97.3 | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47 | 71.6 | 49.5 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.5 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.5 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 49.5 | 97.9 | 80.4 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 97.3 | 82.5 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.6 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 95.4 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.3 | 97.2 | 91.7 | 99.7 | 96 | 71.6 | 96.9 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
| Nothing Ear (3) Compare | 93.2 | 97.2 | 72.4 | 93.3 | 76.9 | 94.2 | 79.5 | 100 | 80.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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