Over-ear headphones comparison

Bose QuietComfort Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Compare every shared field with exact values, visual meters and a clear winner for each measurable specification.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones leads the measurable fields

It wins 2 fields to 0, with 2 ties. This count covers listed numeric fields—not total product quality.

2Bose winsTO0Bose wins2ties

Over-ear headphonesProduct A

Bose

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Long-session listening

Weight: 240 g
Battery life: 24 h
Quick-charge playback: 150 min
Charge time: 2.5 h

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Over-ear headphonesProduct B

Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Long-session listening

Weight: 253 g
Battery life: 24 h
Quick-charge playback: 150 min
Charge time: 3 h

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At a glance

Four differences most likely to change the choice.

Each card names the product with the measurable advantage and the size of the gap.

Faster full charge

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones wins charge time by 17%.

Lighter headset

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones wins weight by 5%.

Field comparison

Read every measurable field as a meter.

Longer means stronger only for the stated direction. Exact values remain beside every bar.

Weight

Lower listed weight can reduce carrying load, though comfort also depends on fit and clamping force.

Lower wins

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

240 g

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

253 g

Field winner Lighter headsetBose QuietComfort Headphones

Battery life with noise control

Manufacturer battery claims vary with volume, codec and feature use.

Higher wins

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

24 h

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

24 h

Field winner TieTie

Playback from quick charge

The listed playback earned from a brief charge can help during travel.

Higher wins

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

150 min

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

150 min

Field winner TieTie

Full charge time

A lower listed full-charge time means less time connected to power.

Lower wins

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

2.5 h

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

3 h

Field winner Faster full chargeBose QuietComfort Headphones

Your Fit Meter

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones50/100

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones50/100

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Weight6/10

Lower listed weight can reduce carrying load, though comfort also depends on fit and clamping force.

Battery life6/10

Manufacturer battery claims vary with volume, codec and feature use.

Quick-charge playback6/10

The listed playback earned from a brief charge can help during travel.

Charge time4/10

A lower listed full-charge time means less time connected to power.

Full field comparison

Every available field, value and winner.

7 of 7 fields have values for both products. Descriptive fields are shown without inventing a winner.

Specification	Bose QuietComfort Headphones	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones	Field winner
Comfort
WeightLower listed weight can reduce carrying load, though comfort also depends on fit and clamping force.	240 gWinner	253 g	Lighter headset Bose QuietComfort Headphones has the lower listed value.
Power
Battery life with noise controlManufacturer battery claims vary with volume, codec and feature use.	24 h	24 h	Tie Both products list the same value.
Playback from quick chargeThe listed playback earned from a brief charge can help during travel.	150 min	150 min	Tie Both products list the same value.
Full charge timeA lower listed full-charge time means less time connected to power.	2.5 hWinner	3 h	Faster full charge Bose QuietComfort Headphones has the lower listed value.
Connectivity
Wireless connectionCheck compatibility with your source device and preferred codecs.	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.3	No winner This field is descriptive, so no automatic winner is assigned.
Other audio connectionsWired options can matter for flights, consoles and studio equipment.	Wireless + 2.5 mm	Wireless + 2.5 mm	Tie Both products list the same value.
Features
Active noise cancellationAvailability does not by itself describe cancellation performance.	Yes	Yes	Tie Both products list the same value.

Decision summary

Choose the strengths that fit your life.

Choose product A when…

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Its strongest measurable advantages in this head-to-head are:

Weight: 240 g
Charge time: 2.5 h

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Choose product B when…

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Its strongest measurable advantages in this head-to-head are:

Quick-charge playback: 150 min
Charge time: 3 h

Buy now at Amazon

Field wins compare listed numbers only. They do not prove overall quality, durability, comfort, camera output or real-world performance. Product configurations and availability can vary; confirm the exact Amazon listing before purchase.

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