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General

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Series

EarPods1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Apple calls the product line EarPods.

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3046, MYQY3AM/A, MYQY3ZM/A1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026US part number MYQY3AM/A. The Ireland, UK and Germany stores list MYQY3ZM/A (apple.com/ie/shop/product/myqy3zm/a/earpods-usb-c).6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Mac OTAKARA article of 13 September 2023 names Model A3046.

440108, 880066-0100, 880066-0200, 880066-0300, 880066-1200, 880066-15001Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Page product data lists SKU 880066-0100 BLACK, 880066-0200 WHITE SMOKE, 880066-0300 SANDSTONE, 880066-1200 LUNAR BLUE and 880066-1500 DEEP PLUM. Regulatory model 440108 is from the owner's guide2Maker product pagebose.de/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Product data lists the same five SKUs as bose.co.uk: 880066-0100, 880066-0200, 880066-0300, 880066-1200 and 880066-15003Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 6: Model number 440108

GTIN / EAN

195949776212, 19594977627410Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-EarPods-with-USB-C-Connectivity-in-White-MYQY3AMA/p/211010.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists Model MYQY3AM/A with UPC 195949776212. Provantage and eBay list the same code. The UPC-A form is stored.11Retailer pagealternate.ch/Apple/EarPods-Headset/html/product/100074672Read 21 October 2026Alternate Switzerland lists Hersteller-Nr. MYQY3ZM/A with EAN 0195949776274. The 12-digit form 195949776274 is stored.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20233Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 20 October 2026Press release dated 12 September 2023.

14 September 20234Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Press release dated September 14, 2023. It gives no price or sale date

Status

Available1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Sold at $19.00 in the US store.

Available1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Black in stock with Add to Basket on 2026-10-06. Sandstone, Lunar Blue and Deep Plum out of stock. The bose.com US product URL redirects to the home page

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)8Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/bose-qc-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-vs-bose-qc-ultra-headphones-1st-gen-whats-the-differenceRead 6 October 2026The original QC Ultras are outclassed by their successors. The 2nd Gen launched at the same UK price as their predecessors

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$193Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 20 October 2026EarPods (USB-C) available for $19 (U.S.). US list prices are shown without sales tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€195Press articlewuv.de/Themen/Tech/Apple-Guenstig-Kopfhoerer-erschliesst-neue-PreiskategorieRead 20 October 2026W&V article of 15 September 2023 names 19 euros for the EarPods in Germany. avcesar.com of 26 September 2023 gives the same 19 euro price for France. Tax treatment is not stated. Apple lists 19,00 euro on its German store.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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GB, DE1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Sold on bose.co.uk (GB) on 2026-10-06. DE is from the bose.de source2Maker product pagebose.de/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Bose Germany sells the product. Black and White Smoke in stock on 2026-10-06

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: you can only get them in White.

Black, White Smoke, Sandstone, Lunar Blue, Deep Plum1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Colour names as listed on the page: Black, White Smoke, Sandstone, Lunar Blue, Deep Plum. The Diamond 60th Edition is not listed2Maker product pagebose.de/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Same colour to SKU pairs as bose.co.uk: Black, White Smoke, Sandstone, Lunar Blue, Deep Plum

Segment

Music1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: music and video playback, and calls.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review: aimed at people who want something cheap to play back audio.

Music1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Sold under Headphones. Music listening headphones, not a gaming headset

Design

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Form factor

In-ear1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview calls them earbud-style headphones that follow the geometry of the ear.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review lists them as wired earbuds with a hard plastic bud and no ear tip.

Over-ear1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Headphone Fit, Around Ear Circumaural

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

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Closed9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Enclosure: Closed-Back

Wearing style

Cable2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Get started: plug EarPods into the device and put them in your ears. A wired earphone with no headband or neckband.

Headband1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Headband, On Head Adjustable

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

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Flat and inward3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42 to 43: rotate both earcups inward so they lay flat, then fold the left earcup up toward the headband

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 42: the earcups rotate for storage

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/apple-earpods-usb-c-reviewRead 20 October 2026Specs box: Drivers Dynamic. The same box prints a 20 Hz to 20 kHz range and 30 g weight, which are not stored because they look generic and conflict with the measured weight.

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Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

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Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: output supports lossless audio playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz. Apple's US page does not state it. The same site tested the earphones on a MacBook Air (M1) and its Audio MIDI Setup listed formats from 16-bit/44.1 kHz up to 24-bit/48 kHz, as 9to5Mac reports.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/EarPods_with_USB-C_connectorRead 21 October 2026iFixit device page: embedded DAC chip, supporting 16-bit/44.1kHz to 24-bit/48kHz audio playback. This agrees with the Mac OTAKARA article. The page names no DAC part.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: output supports lossless audio playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz, and the Audio MIDI Setup test lists up to 24-bit.12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/EarPods_with_USB-C_connectorRead 21 October 2026Same iFixit line: playback up to 24-bit/48kHz.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Yes11Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact original QuietComfort Ultra Headphones CustomTune FAQ states that a calibration tone plays at startup while the headphones are worn. The headset measures how the unique ear and ear-canal shape modifies the tone, then adjusts audio playback to that ear shape. This is a manufacturer-supported acoustic ear scan and device sound profile. It is separate from manual EQ, and does not claim a hearing-threshold test or a profile saved permanently across power cycles. The second-generation headphone is excluded.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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31Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Adjust EQ settings by modifying the levels of bass, mid-range and treble. The owner's guide battery note also says 3-band EQ3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 36 test note: 3-band EQ set to zero

EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Bose Immersive Audio1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Breakthrough Bose Immersive Audio. Still and Motion settings

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 22: in the Still setting the virtual speakers stay where they are when you move your head4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Immersive Audio is enabled by an onboard IMU

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The overview and highlights list no noise cancelling. Highlights name deep bass, sweat and water protection, playback control and calls.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Noise Cancelling No.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Review: the EarPods don't have noise cancellation.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ: microphones both inside and outside the earcups. Features: 8 microphones for advanced feedback and adaptive feed-forward noise reduction

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Features: adaptive feed-forward noise reduction. Aware Mode with ActiveSense applies noise cancellation automatically during loud sounds

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Aware Mode feels as if you are not wearing headphones

Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ What is Wind Block: mutes the outside noise-cancelling microphones in wind3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 25: custom modes offer noise cancellation or wind block

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Against the TechGearLab preferred curve the response matches only in the midrange and falls off sharply elsewhere, so bass and treble are weak. The left and right channels track differently.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Review text: compared with the TechGearLab preferred frequency curve, the EarPods align only in the midrange and fall off sharply elsewhere. It also notes a left and right tracking mismatch. Sound is described as lacking bass.

Warm sound with slightly emphasized bass. Low harmonic distortion. Left and right drivers are reasonably well matched except in the treble.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Public verdict on audio reproduction accuracy and sound signature Warm. Detailed test values are members-only and were not used

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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2dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Test Bench 2.3. Bass Amount: Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)

Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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-1dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Test Bench 2.3. Treble Amount: Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

ANC on	Overall (dB)
No	3.2

Source8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: passive isolation 3.2 dB. No ANC. The rig and frequency bands are not stated.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.2dB=CalculatedFrom Measured noise isolation

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Clear in an ideal-conditions call and in office conditions. In the subway noise stress test voices stay clear but occasionally cut out.8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Call quality tests: ideal-conditions call very clear, typical office voices clear with some background audible, subway noise stress test clear but with occasional dropouts.

Satisfactory. Captures the voice without notable peaks or dips. Only an okay job of separating the voice from surrounding noise.9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-wirelessRead 6 October 2026Public verdict on the microphone

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

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BBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	27.62

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-review-103901Read 6 October 2026Standardized test protocol: 27 hours and 37 minutes of continuous playback. ANC state and codec are not stated on the page

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

11.9g(0.4 oz)8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: measured weight 11.9 g for the earbuds with the fixed cable and remote. Review published 1 May 2026.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

In-line2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Remote and mic diagram: volume up, center button, microphone and volume down sit on the in-line remote.

Built-in1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Microphones, Built-in Microphone

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

12Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026The diagram labels one microphone, on the remote.

43Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 17: four microphones for phone calls, two on each earcup

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

48kHz6Press articlemacotakara.jp/accessories/entry-45295.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article: input supports mono linear PCM recording at 24-bit/48 kHz. Route is the USB-C cable. Apple does not publish this figure.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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DSP1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ phone calls: the adaptive microphone system isolates your voice from competing background noises and wind. Noise Control Type also lists Echo Reduction

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ phone calls: self-voice allows you to hear yourself naturally3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 21: self voice is activated on calls. Adjust self voice in the Bose app

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Connection USB-C only, connector USB-C.

Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable. Page 34: the headphones do not support USB audio

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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3.5 mm TRS10Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-review-103901Read 6 October 20262.5 to 3.5mm TRS cable

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

Fixed cable8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: Detachable cable No.

2.5 mm3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: connect the cable to the 2.5 mm port on the left earcup

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.12m8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Specification table: measured cable length 112 cm (44 in). Retail listings say 1.2 m, and Apple publishes no length.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Product name and connection selector: USB-C connector.

USB-C3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 34: USB-C port on the left earcup

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The earphones play audio through the USB-C connector on the cable. Compatibility lists iPhone 15 and later, iPads with USB-C and Macs with USB-C.

No1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ: Do QuietComfort Ultra Headphones support USB audio? No.3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026The earphones connect over USB-C only and have no analog plug.

No1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ: the headphones must be powered on during use, including when using the auxiliary audio cable3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: the headphones must be powered on to use the audio cable

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: connection USB-C only. No wireless link.

None3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth only. No receiver in the box

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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9m1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth Range 9 m. FAQ: up to 9 metres (30 ft)

Bluetooth

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5.31Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth Version 5.34Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 compatible

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 32: aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound-certified devices. SBC and AAC from What Hi-Fi4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive, including lossless and low latency capabilities6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-reviewRead 6 October 2026Tech specs: Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ: connects to two source devices at the same time. Added by a software update in July 20243Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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21Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ: two source devices at the same time3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Paired devices remembered

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63Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 27: up to six devices in the device list, two actively connected

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: Connect using Fast Pair, Android 6.0 or higher4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-new-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-and-earbudsRead 6 October 2026

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Compatibility Information: Mac models with USB-C running macOS Monterey 12.6 or later, iPad models with USB-C running iPadOS 16.4 or later, iPhone models with USB-C running iOS 17 or later. iPadOS is stored as iOS. Android is from the reviews.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Review: they work reliably with Samsung phones but not with every Android phone. The Asus Zenfone 10 would not work. Android is stored as a partial path.

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Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Safety information: do not attempt to remove the rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Contact Bose

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

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BBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Connection	ANC	Spatial audio	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	No	24
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	18

Source12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manufacturer guide on printed page 36 gives up to 24 hours with Bose Immersive Audio Off and up to 18 hours with it On after a full charge. Both music rows use Quiet Mode with full active noise cancellation, Bluetooth A2DP streaming at 75 dB SPL playback loudness, and all three equalizer bands at zero. Manufacturer testing used production-representative units in June 2023 with a variety of music tracks. The Bluetooth codec and Immersive Still/Motion setting are unspecified, so neither is inferred. These are manufacturer claims, not independent reviewer measurements.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Battery life N/A, fast charging N/A, wireless charging N/A.

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 20263Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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180min1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Battery Charge Time 3 hours. A page FAQ says up to 2 hours. The owner's guide says up to 3 hours and wins3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 36: allow up to 3 hours to fully charge

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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15min3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 36: a 15-minute charge

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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2.5h3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 36: up to 2.5 hours with Immersive Audio off, 2 hours with it on. A bose.co.uk FAQ says 3 hours. The owner's guide wins

Use while charging

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No3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 34: the headphones power off when connected to power and will not charge while powered on. They can run from USB power without charging

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

In-line remote1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: built-in remote that adjusts volume, controls playback and answers or ends calls.2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Control audio and manage a call with presses of the center button. Volume up and down buttons on the remote.7Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-earpods-usb-c-review-105861Read 20 October 2026Controls are limited to the in-line remote with a volume rocker and a multifunction button.

Buttons, Touch1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ controls: Bluetooth/power button, multi-function button and capacitive volume strip on the right earcup

Volume control

In-line remote1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Overview: built-in remote adjusts the volume.2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Remote with volume up and volume down.

Touch1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Swiping along the volume strip changes volume

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Press and hold on the volume strip activates a user-configurable shortcut3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 19: shortcut on touch and hold of the volume strip, set in the Bose app

Wear detection

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026FAQ controls: on-head/off-head detection3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 20: on-head detection, auto play/pause and auto answer

Voice assistant

Siri2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026Ask Siri: press and hold the center button until you hear a beep.

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Headband material

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Pleather1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Product Comparison table, Materials: Pleather headband, plastic yolk6Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-reviewRead 6 October 2026Metal arms and yokes combined with the pleather on the headband and earcups

Frame material

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Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

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Protein leather1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Ear Cushion Material, Protein Leather

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Cushions, Removable Cushion. The page links a QSG for the QCUH cushion kit

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Clip3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 45 to 46, serial number location: pull the cushion away until all six tabs release, then align the six tabs on the cushion mounting flange with the six slots on the earcup and press until they snap in

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Ear cushions3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 45 to 46: the cushion is pulled off and snapped back by the user. Page 44: replacement parts through Bose customer service. The bose.co.uk page sells the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Ear Cushion Kit

Software

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Companion app

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Bose app3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 12: download the Bose app. The bose.co.uk spec table still names the Bose Music App

App platforms

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Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Support: download the app on Google Play and the Apple Store

User firmware updates

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 44: updates through the Bose app or btu.Bose.com

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

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254g(9 oz)1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026Technical Specifications: Headphone 0.560 lb, converted. Bose Germany states 0.25 kg. What Hi-Fi states 250 g

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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A944401083Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID A94440108, IC 3232A-440108

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

EarPods with USB-C Connector1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026What's in the Box: EarPods with USB-C Connector.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, Carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, USB-C (A to C) cable (50.8 cm) (20"), Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026What's in the box, verbatim

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AApple EarPods (USB-C)

Type	Length (m)	Count
Fixed headset cable with USB-C connector	1.12	1

Source8Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wired-earbuds/apple-earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Measured cable length 112 cm. The cable is fixed to the earbuds.

BBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.508	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026USB-C (A to C) cable 50.8 cm (20 in). Audio cable length not published

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026The box list names only the EarPods. No case.

Hard7Reviewwhathifi.com/advice/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-vs-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-what-are-the-differencesRead 6 October 2026Both models come with a useful hard-shell carrying case

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-c1Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/myqy3am/a/earpods-usb-cRead 20 October 2026Apple US store page, part number MYQY3AM/A.

www.bose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdf2Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/earpods-usb-c.pdfRead 20 October 2026EarPods (USB-C) User Guide, English pages 2 to 7. PDF created May 2025. Apple Support lists it for the model introduced in 2023.

assets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdf3Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/8f024ac3c0159c1/original/884885_OG_QCUH-HEADPHONEARN_en.pdfRead 6 October 2026Owner's guide 884885 for QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 20 October 2026Accessory warranty, worldwide English: Apple-branded accessories bought separately, such as cables, adapters and EarPods, are covered for one year from original retail purchase. Consumer law can give longer terms.

2years1Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/QCUH-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 6 October 2026GB: Why buy direct from Bose, 2-year warranty

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.