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Brand | Bose |
Model Name | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Earbuds with Spatial Audio and World-Class Noise Cancellation, Black See more |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
About this item
- SPATIAL AUDIO EARBUDS: Tap into a deeply immersive listening experience that places the audio directly in front of you and makes your music feel more real than ever before
- WORLD-CLASS NOISE CANCELLATION: CustomTune technology analyzes each ear and adapts sound so the active noise cancelling earbuds offer a premium listening experience that’s custom tailored just for you
- CUSTOMIZABLE FIT FOR ALL DAY COMFORT: Swap between nine soft eartips and stability bands to find the perfect fit that feels snug and comfortable for those extra-long listening sessions
- 3 LISTENING MODES: Focus with world-class noise cancellation in Quiet Mode, hear your surroundings in Aware Mode, and engage in full noise cancellation and Bose Immersive Audio using Immersion Mode
- LONG-LASTING BATTERY: These Bluetooth noise cancelling earbuds give you up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 4 with Immersive Audio), and a 20-minute charge gives you up to 2 hours of additional play time
- CLEAR CALLS, EASY CONTROLS: Noise-rejecting microphones filter out background noise for clearer calls and the intuitive touch controls let you easily change the volume, skip songs, switch modes, and answer calls
- LISTEN WITH ONE EARBUD: Answer calls or play your favorite music through both or a single earbud, whatever works best for you.
- FIND YOUR FIT: Experiment with different eartip and stability band sizes to find your optimal fit, providing a gentle seal and a comfortable, stable experience. Eartip and stability bands can be mixed and matched. XS and XL eartips and stability bands are available and sold separately
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Noise cancellation | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 |
Sound quality | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
Battery life | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.0 |
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connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless, Wired | Wireless, Wired | Wireless, Bluetooth 5.1 | Wireless | Wireless |
headphones form factor | In Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | — | 2.5mm Jack | 2.5mm Jack | plug,wireless | — | — |
noise control | — | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | Noise Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Nylon | Metal | Plastic (PC-ABS), Silicone, Metal |
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Sound just got real
Bose Immersive Audio
Bose Immersive Audio push the boundary of what it means to listen. For you it means music that sounds realer than ever before.
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World-class noise cancellation
Bose Noise Cancellation
Find a mode for your musical mood with Bose Quiet, Aware and Immersion Modes.
Feel your music more
Breakthrough spatial audio for more immersive listening that makes your music feel more real than ever before — no matter the content or source. World-class noise cancellation and sound tailored to you. And a design that feels so good to wear. Say less. (Listen more.)
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Breakthrough Spatialized Audio
World-class noise cancellation and sound tailored to you. And a design that feels so good to wear.
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Stay connected with Bluetooth 5.3
Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 offers a strong, continuous connection within 30 feet of your device.
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Control everything through the Bose app
Custom modes, EQ Settings, battery life, shortcuts, and paired devices - all in one place.
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Snapdragon Sound Certification
Snapdragon Sound Certification makes an even better listening experience for Android users
How do I setup my QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Download and install the free Bose app from your mobile device's app store. The Bose app lets you set up and control your product from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
How do I connect my QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to my Bluetooth device?
1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device
2. With the case open, and both earbuds inside, press and hold on the button on the back of the case until the light slowly blinks blue
3. Select the earbuds from the list of available devices
How do I update the firmware/software of my QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Updating the earbuds: When an update is available, the Bose app automatically downloads it. Tap Install Update.
Updating the case: Go to btu.bose.com and connect with the USB-C cable.
How do I reset my earbuds?
Open the Bose app and tap on the "Account" icon in the upper-right corner.
Select "Manage Products" > "Edit."
Select the Bose earbuds > "Delete."
Tap "Remove" & Close the app.
Remove from Bluetooth list on your device.
How do I clear the Bluetooth pairing list?
Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds with the earbuds inside and case lid open. Wait until the status light blinks white twice and then slowly blinks blue. Then delete the earbuds from Bluetooth list on your device.
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Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
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Special Feature | Noise Cancellation |
Included Components | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, USB-C Cable, Charging Case, Bose Fit Kit, Safety sheet |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Material | Plastic |
Charging Time | 2 Hours |
Control Type | Media Control |
Cable Feature | Without Cable |
Item Weight | 0.03 Pounds |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Control Method | Touch |
Number of Items | 1 |
Battery Life | 6 Hours |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 12 Hours |
Carrying Case Weight | 15.42 Grams |
Earpiece Shape | Rounded |
Is Autographed | No |
Is Electric | Yes |
Manufacturer | Bose |
Product Dimensions | 0.88 x 0.68 x 1.2 inches |
Item Weight | 0.544 ounces |
ASIN | B0CD2FSRDD |
Item model number | 882826-0010 |
Batteries | 3 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #889 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #144 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 14, 2023 |
Language | English |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the ultimate wireless noise cancelling earbuds for a truly immersive listening experience. These high-quality wireless earbuds feature breakthrough spatialized audio for a deeper level of immersion that makes your music feel more real than ever before — no matter the content or source. Bose Immersive Audio pushes the boundary even further and takes what you’re hearing out of your head and places it in front of you for the most natural listening in a pair of spatial audio earbuds. And Bose CustomTune technology takes it to another level by analyzing your ear’s shape and adapting the sound and world-class noise cancellation so everything hits just as it should in your noise cancelling earphones. The comfort is shaped to you, too. With these Bose noise cancelling earbuds, you get nine combinations of eartips and stability band sizes to find the best fit. And up to 6 hours of playtime keeps your faves playing as long as you want to listen (up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio). Plus, the included charging case holds up to three additional charges and a quick 20-minute charge gives you up to 2 hours of additional play time. These bluetooth wireless earbuds also feature advanced Bluetooth 5.3 so you can listen to your favorite tracks up to 30 feet away. Keep track of everything paired to the bluetooth earbuds using the Bose app which can also walk you through setup, lets you customize a shortcut, check battery levels, and access Adjustable EQ settings. Feel your music more with Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds.
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Customers like the comfort of the earbuds. They say they feel natural and not painful or clumsy. They appreciate the sound quality. However, some customers have reported issues with the app passengers, saying it's amateurish and can be finicky. Customers also dislike connectivity. Opinions are mixed on value, battery life, quality, and fit.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the sound is very good, the noise cancellation is second to none, and it easily plays their music without touching their phone once.
"...The music may not have been playing, but the background noise was so clear that I just didn't need to take the headphones out and put them away...." Read more
"...It was like falling in love all over again. The immersion sound option raises the sound quality to a whole new level, bringing a depth and presence..." Read more
"...But, the only thing ultra about these earbuds is that the sound quality is slightly better the the regular QC's and for me is the only Pro in my..." Read more
"...Please get these.The audio quality on these are amazing. I was shocked. I honestly teared up when putting my favorite song on for first time...." Read more
Customers find the headphones comfortable. They say the rubber/silicone earbuds are softer and don't chafe the inner ear. Some mention that the headphones can even block out snoring.
"...like these, and I am happy I spent the money for the sake of impressive comfort and impressive sound quality.11/14/2023" Read more
"...But for me, Bose wins hands down for the combination of fit, comfort, sound quality, ANC and controls." Read more
"...These are a daily driver for sure. I am impressed. Comfortable and very water resistant.The active noise canceling is actually pretty good...." Read more
"...wings help them with reinforcement in my ears, and they just feel so much more natural...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is excellent, incredible, and impressive, while others say that they're pretty unreliable and the software component is not as good as Apple EarPods. Some say that the button on the back is pretty useless and barely has any functions. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it's recommended to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...And the fact that the materials were military grade and built to withstand just about anything really sold me...." Read more
"...the volume by sliding my finger up and down the stem was wonky -- not working, pausing the music or shifting the bud, the seal I worked so hard to..." Read more
"...So the ANC is legendary. The sound...is not. I keep looking at my jlabs like... ???How do they sound so much better?!..." Read more
"...have great audio quality, fit my ears well at least, and feel like quality headphones...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the fit is spectacular as the winged shape at the bottom prevents the headphones from sliding out of their ears. They are light to wear on ears with a comfortable fit. However, others say that they aren't the most comfortable, impossible to capture a good fit, and small. They also say that their ears were in agonizing pain due to the rigidity of the wings.
"...they are wonderful - the sound, the noise cancelling, the ease of fit and comfort. A solid product all around. I have never been a big Bose fan...." Read more
"...They're simple to sync up to any device, have great audio quality, fit my ears well at least, and feel like quality headphones...." Read more
"...I didn't even get a chance to really try them out. My ears were in agonizing pain due to the rigidity of the wings...." Read more
"...The Sony case is smaller and sleaker but the 1000XM5's new plastic is slippery...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that the headphones are worth the money, while others say that they are not acceptable for the price they pay. They also mention that it feels cheap and flimsy.
"...for both and while the ultra may be slightly better but not worth the extra $$...." Read more
"...I would say that TO ME, they are worth the money...." Read more
"...At this super premium price, there are too many issues." Read more
"...TL;DR: the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultras are not as premium as they seem and the Sony Wf-1000xm5s just needed better tips to be absolutely perfect...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it's impressive, delivering hours of uninterrupted listening pleasure. However, others say that it doesn't last long, about 3.5 hours of constantly playing music loudly. Some customers also mention that the buds don't stay charged for very long.
"...but I've still used them for extended periods and still had plenty of battery life left...." Read more
"...With about 10 minutes left on the walk I started getting low battery responses. I'm like, no way. I can't have this...." Read more
"...Battery life. Yeah, so if you use immersion mode, you have a horrific 2 hours of battery life. That's barely any good for a short flight...." Read more
"...I had the Sony Wf-1000xm4s and I loved them. Bad battery problem within a year so they were returned...." Read more
Customers have issues with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that the connectivity is screwy, and the app can be finicky. Some customers also say that the right earbud had connectivity issues.
"...That being said, they're going on four years old. They disconnected randomly from my phone, they often remained on when I put them in their charging..." Read more
"...They would eventually power up but would not connect etc. so I opted for the new BOSE Ultra QC earbuds...." Read more
"...I also wish they could connect to multiple devices at once (like my Bose N700 do), but I knew that prior to purchasing and can't ding it for..." Read more
"...First, the Bose app can be finicky, losing connection with the buds and it can be difficult to get them to reconnect...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the app. They say it's useless, finicky, and amateurish. They also mention that the buds often refuse to play music after an interruption.
"...I was blown away. HOWEVER, the Bose Music app is atrocious and the touch controls might as well not be there at all...." Read more
"...First, the Bose app can be finicky, losing connection with the buds and it can be difficult to get them to reconnect...." Read more
"...settings that can be modified via the Bose Music App, but do not provide other features such as wireless charging for the included case that you..." Read more
"...Since its Bluetooth the earbuds are not always available in the music app and it takes a few seconds for the app to search for the earbuds and..." Read more
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My previous pair of wireless earbuds, Sony's WFSP800N were, by far, the most comfortable wireless earbuds I have ever experienced. That being said, they're going on four years old. They disconnected randomly from my phone, they often remained on when I put them in their charging case, and on a few occasions, just my sweat would be enough to trigger the touch sensors and either skip or pause whatever song I was listening to.
So, I set out to try just about every major brand that *wasn't* Sony this time around.
I tried the top of the line in the $200 price range from Jabra, Beats, and Sennheiser.
Jabra was by far the one I wanted to succeed the most. I picked up the Jabra Elite 8. The sound was good. Noise cancelling was automatic and easy to cycle. And the fact that the materials were military grade and built to withstand just about anything really sold me. Unfortunately, prolonged wear hurt my right ear. I returned them a few days later and tried the Beats Fit Pro. I thought that the wings would provide stabilization and comfort. I was wrong. I didn't even get a chance to really try them out. My ears were in agonizing pain due to the rigidity of the wings. I returned them the same day I bought them. I had high hopes for Sennheiser, and though they sounded amazing, they hurt in the same way that Jabra did.
Cue Bose to come in. The thing that set them apart from the competition were the comfort wings. They come in three different sizes. I tried using the medium wings first, but prolonged use still caused pain in just my right ear, even though my left was fine. The small wings though fit perfectly in both, and have not created any issues of discomfort or pain. They're actually on par comfort wise with the Sony earbuds I got almost 4 years ago.
Now, the sound was night and day to anything I have ever tried before. The sheer depth of everything was immaculate, and with the app you can adjust the different tones accordingly. But the features that won out was the noise cancelling "quiet" mode, the sound heightening "immersion" mode, and the all around "aware" mode.
These are the best noise cancelling earbuds I have ever experienced with the quiet mode. The immersion mode let's you listen to music in all levels around you as if you're sitting in the middle of an orchestra. The aware mode transfers sound from the outside to you as if you aren't wearing headphones at all.
All three modes are miles above the other competing products I have bought. But the Aware mode is absolutely amazing as any other version of this sounds Tinny or Electronic. This was the first time I have ever forgotten I was even wearing headphones. The music may not have been playing, but the background noise was so clear that I just didn't need to take the headphones out and put them away. This actually made it easy to listen to music at a low volume and still be able to keep up with concentrating on conversations or work place activities and lectures.
The case uses the USB C charging cable, and you get a full charge if it's completely dead in about 2 hours. That being said, I probably get about 6 to 8 hours with consecutive use of the earbuds on a single charge. With the charging case, I can probably go 20 to 25 hours without needing to recharge. But what I love is that not only will the earbuds audibly tell you when they are low after they've been sitting in the case, the case itself has a light indicator to tell you when the charging battery is drained.
Overall, is this worth $300? Considering it blew every other $200 competitor, including my original earbuds out of the water (which I paid $250 for when they were released near 4 years ago), I would say that TO ME, they are worth the money. I'm not comparing them to current Sonys on the market, nor have I ever tried the Quiet Comfort 2s. If you feel that it isn't big enough of a jump, then cool. But to me, comparing them to all of the earbuds that caused me pain, I do feel like this is a case of "Getting Your Money's Worth."
I sincerely like these, and I am happy I spent the money for the sake of impressive comfort and impressive sound quality.
11/14/2023
My previous pair of wireless earbuds, Sony's WFSP800N were, by far, the most comfortable wireless earbuds I have ever experienced. That being said, they're going on four years old. They disconnected randomly from my phone, they often remained on when I put them in their charging case, and on a few occasions, just my sweat would be enough to trigger the touch sensors and either skip or pause whatever song I was listening to.
So, I set out to try just about every major brand that *wasn't* Sony this time around.
I tried the top of the line in the $200 price range from Jabra, Beats, and Sennheiser.
Jabra was by far the one I wanted to succeed the most. I picked up the Jabra Elite 8. The sound was good. Noise cancelling was automatic and easy to cycle. And the fact that the materials were military grade and built to withstand just about anything really sold me. Unfortunately, prolonged wear hurt my right ear. I returned them a few days later and tried the Beats Fit Pro. I thought that the wings would provide stabilization and comfort. I was wrong. I didn't even get a chance to really try them out. My ears were in agonizing pain due to the rigidity of the wings. I returned them the same day I bought them. I had high hopes for Sennheiser, and though they sounded amazing, they hurt in the same way that Jabra did.
Cue Bose to come in. The thing that set them apart from the competition were the comfort wings. They come in three different sizes. I tried using the medium wings first, but prolonged use still caused pain in just my right ear, even though my left was fine. The small wings though fit perfectly in both, and have not created any issues of discomfort or pain. They're actually on par comfort wise with the Sony earbuds I got almost 4 years ago.
Now, the sound was night and day to anything I have ever tried before. The sheer depth of everything was immaculate, and with the app you can adjust the different tones accordingly. But the features that won out was the noise cancelling "quiet" mode, the sound heightening "immersion" mode, and the all around "aware" mode.
These are the best noise cancelling earbuds I have ever experienced with the quiet mode. The immersion mode let's you listen to music in all levels around you as if you're sitting in the middle of an orchestra. The aware mode transfers sound from the outside to you as if you aren't wearing headphones at all.
All three modes are miles above the other competing products I have bought. But the Aware mode is absolutely amazing as any other version of this sounds Tinny or Electronic. This was the first time I have ever forgotten I was even wearing headphones. The music may not have been playing, but the background noise was so clear that I just didn't need to take the headphones out and put them away. This actually made it easy to listen to music at a low volume and still be able to keep up with concentrating on conversations or work place activities and lectures.
The case uses the USB C charging cable, and you get a full charge if it's completely dead in about 2 hours. That being said, I probably get about 6 to 8 hours with consecutive use of the earbuds on a single charge. With the charging case, I can probably go 20 to 25 hours without needing to recharge. But what I love is that not only will the earbuds audibly tell you when they are low after they've been sitting in the case, the case itself has a light indicator to tell you when the charging battery is drained.
Overall, is this worth $300? Considering it blew every other $200 competitor, including my original earbuds out of the water (which I paid $250 for when they were released near 4 years ago), I would say that TO ME, they are worth the money. I'm not comparing them to current Sonys on the market, nor have I ever tried the Quiet Comfort 2s. If you feel that it isn't big enough of a jump, then cool. But to me, comparing them to all of the earbuds that caused me pain, I do feel like this is a case of "Getting Your Money's Worth."
I sincerely like these, and I am happy I spent the money for the sake of impressive comfort and impressive sound quality.
11/14/2023
Simply put, they are wonderful - the sound, the noise cancelling, the ease of fit and comfort. A solid product all around. I have never been a big Bose fan. I thought their products were good, but not great and overpriced. I was looking for a pair of earbuds to replace my old faithful Jabra 65T Elites that finally died. They were nearly 4 years old and didn't owe me anything. Based on reviews, I tried the Apple AirPod Pro 2nd gen, the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the Bose.
I was interested in the AirPods mostly because of their compatibility with my Iphone and my son's recommendation. I returned them for three reasons. First, to get them to fit with a tight seal was an ordeal. Fifteen minutes of futzing around to finally pass the seal test (and that's with Comply foam tips -- the Apple silicone tips didn't work for me period.) And even after passing the seal test, I did not find the ANC particularly effective. Adjusting the volume by sliding my finger up and down the stem was wonky -- not working, pausing the music or shifting the bud, the seal I worked so hard to get, broke. Also, not having a real equalizer is a drawback. Apple has a customization wizard, but I like to have different settings for different genres of music. The customization wizard uses Apple's own sound track.
On to the Sony's. I liked the Sony's. I have the WH-1000XM4 over the ear headphones for serious listening and they are great. But they are not suitable to wear for dog walking, bike rides or the gym. I need earbuds. The over the ears are also bulky to take on airplane flights taking up a lot real estate in my string pack or messenger bag. Anyway, I tried the 1000XM5's and liked them. The sound is very good as is the ANC. The three drawbacks are ease of fit, comfort and volume control. While easier to pass the seal fit test than the apples, it still took more futzing around than I care to do. Also, to pass the seal test, I had to use the large tips which hurt my ears after an hour. Finally, the four tap volume control is a pain. I either got know response or went back a track because I only tapped three times.
So on to the Bose. Nirvana.
Fit and Comfort. So easy to get a fit with their innovative tip and wing combo. The wings are really a small silicone gasket that fit inside your ear, but outside the ear canal. Select the right combo of tip and wing (sized independently) put them in your ear and you pass the fit test, first time, every time. I hardly feel them in my ears.
Sound Quality. Superb. The Bose bathe me with aural warmth. I liked the Sony sound until I listened to the Bose. I would characterize the sound as warm but accurate. The Sony sound is like sunlight. The Bose sound is like an incandescent lamp. Despite the warmth, the sound is always clean and bright when it needs to be. I listen to a very wide range of music and the sound has been great for every genre. I think that classical music really tests the quality of an audio product due to the tonal range of instruments and voices and the variety of textures. Listening to Mozart's Requiem was sublime. It was like falling in love all over again. The immersion sound option raises the sound quality to a whole new level, bringing a depth and presence to the music. Just wow. And unlike the spatial music technology of Sony and Apple, immersion works for all sources. What I said about Mozart applies to any rock, jazz, and Latin that I have thrown out them. I've heard sounds, I've never heard before. The Bose app has a basic equalizer but I leave everything flat.
ANC: Can't be beat. I can listen to quiet music while my wife is watching TV and it doesn't bother me. Sharp sounds such as a firecracker breakthrough but it's not a sensory deprivation chamber after all. I remember the early days of ANC -- it deadened the sound. Not these buds. The sound is alive and well. Can't wait to take them on my first flight in two weeks. And the aware mode is terrific. Just switch to aware and have a conversation without taking the buds out or when using them while on a bike ride.
Controls: Work really well and sliding you finger to increase/decrease volume is easy, unlike my experience with the AirPod Pros. I learned that the double and triple taps to move forwards and backwards between tracks does not have to be super rapid. Overall, the touch controls work as well as the physical controls of my old Jabra's.
Phone calls: Very secondary for me but so far they have worked just fine. I hear voices clearly and it seems that I am easily understood.
Battery Life -- The only weakness- 4 hours with immersion on but I'm told with moderate volume, you can eke out 5 hours, enough for a cross country flight. And I will keep my over the ear Sony's up top in my carry on if I need them. I am not too concerned. Not concerned enough to take take a star off.
Everybody's tastes are different. Some folks will be wed to Apple and it's ecosystem and the buds are $50 less. Sony has better battery life. But for me, Bose wins hands down for the combination of fit, comfort, sound quality, ANC and controls.
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¿Qué hicieron mejor que los Sony? En cuanto a características, la aplicación de celular, sonido y ANC no les falta nada a los dos. Los dos son de alta gama y se nota. Pero en mi caso los Sony fueron muy incómodos. Para que el ANC en el modelo WF-100XM5 funcione correctamente es necesario que las "gomitas" de un material tipo "memory foam" hagan vacío en tus oídos. Y la única forma en la que lo conseguí (según la misma aplicación de los audífonos) fue usando las gomas grandes (L) y eran muy incómodas.
El modelo de Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (que al momento de escribir esto) es más caro. Es muchísimo más cómodo. Porque su ANC no tiene el requerimiento de "vacío en el oído" de los Sony. Además ajustan diferente a los Sony. No solo tienen la gomita (de plástico, no es memory foam) que se mete en el oído, además traen un "ganchito" que ajusta en la oreja para que los audífonos no se muevan. Y cada que los colocas en los oídos hacen un sonido (tipo orquesta) para asegurarse de hacer bien el ANC.
He leído otras reseñas que se quejan de que el sonido (calidad de audio, para los audiófilos) no es nada del otro mundo, tomando en cuenta que son marca Bose. Y estoy de acuerdo. No es nada del otro mundo y estoy seguro que otros modelos Bose tienen mejor calificación en este aspecto. Pero la música suena muy bien, sobretodo si activas el modo "Inmersión" (que por defecto, pone al máximo el ANC).
El ANC es excelente. Los uso en la oficina y estoy a unos metros de la cafetera donde la gente se junta a platicar y moler el café (es la definición de ruido) con el ANC no escucho nada de ruido ambiental, solo mi música.
En verdad son unos excelente audífonos. Y los recomiendo mucho.
The sound is unbelievable....it sounds like it's coming from a top of the line home theatre system in your living room. It doesn't sound like it's coming from earbuds.
I know they're expensive but if you want to experience absolutely the best, they're worth every cent.
Everywhere I go, I'm listening to a home theater system. Bliss.
Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2024
The sound is unbelievable....it sounds like it's coming from a top of the line home theatre system in your living room. It doesn't sound like it's coming from earbuds.
I know they're expensive but if you want to experience absolutely the best, they're worth every cent.
Everywhere I go, I'm listening to a home theater system. Bliss.
La puissance du noise cancelling est bien supérieure sur les Bose, la qualité du son en appel aussi.
Et pouvoir contrôler le volume via les écouteurs est un plus appréciable.
Estos, de momento, va fenomenal. Mejor calidad de sonido y hasta ahora más de 3 horas sin Desconexiones. Calidad Bosé de verdad.