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General

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Series

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

Life4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The sibling feed entry us.soundcore.com/products/a3028011.json carries the tag Life Series.

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

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

A3028, A3028013, A3028023, A3028033, A30280531Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Guide title and SN code table are for model A3028.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Product model numbers A3028013 (black), A3028033 (navy) and A3028053 (pink).4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed SKUs: A3028013 Black, A3028033 Midnight Blue, A3028053 Sakura Pink, A3028023 White.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: Model Number A3028, Mfr Part Number A3028031, model name Life Q30.

GTIN / EAN

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194644062132, 194644224219, 194644064792, 1946440648154Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Product feed barcodes: 194644062132 Black, 194644064792 Midnight Blue, 194644064815 Sakura Pink, 194644224219 White.

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

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

October 20207Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Announcement reported on 23 October 2020.

Status

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

Available4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The page sells the headphones at $79.99 to $85.99 by color.

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.

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

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

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$79.997Press articleimore.com/ankers-new-soundcore-life-q30-headphones-feature-upgraded-noise-cancellation-moreRead 20 October 2026Article body: available for $79.99. The summary line prints $79.95, which is not used.

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.

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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.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink, White4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Color options: Black, Midnight Blue, Sakura Pink and White.

Segment

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

Music4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026The maker sells it as music and travel noise cancelling headphones.

Design

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Form factor

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

Over-ear8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: ear placement over ear.9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: type over-ear, circumaural headphones.

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

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

Closed9Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/audio/headphones/wireless-headphones/a3028313/soundcore-q30-black-wireless-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Specifications: acoustics, closed back headphones.

Wearing style

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

Headband1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wearing page: adjust the headband length for a comfortable fit.

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

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

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

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

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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

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Dynamic3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.

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

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40mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Driver size 40 mm.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 40 mm dynamic driver.

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

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12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000004670/en_US/000004670.pdfRead 20 October 2026Soundcore Life Q30 user manual (2022 print), Specifications page: Driver size 40 mm x 2. Two drivers in total, one per ear cup. The 2022 manual also lists Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 and 60 hours, so only the driver count is taken from it.

Diaphragm material

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Silk4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: 40 mm drivers with highly flexible silk diaphragms.

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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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency response 20 Hz - 40 kHz, no test conditions. Anker Japan splits it into 20 Hz - 20 kHz over Bluetooth and 16 Hz - 40 kHz over the AUX cable. The manual wins between maker documents.

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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16Ω1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 16 ohm. The power state is not stated.8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Item details: audio impedance 16 ohm.

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.

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

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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.

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.

Yes8Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08Q89DN6VRead 20 October 2026Feature bullet: personalize your listening with HearID, EQ modes and adjustable ANC settings in the soundcore app.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Noise cancellation page: switch to Noise Cancellation mode with the NC button. It is enabled by default on power-up.

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

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

Hybrid4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: hybrid active noise cancellation with dual noise-detecting microphones. Hybrid is stored as the ANC type.

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.

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

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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

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

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Transparency page: switch with the NC button or touch the right ear cup for 1 second (enabled in the app).

Adjustable transparency

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Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: the soundcore app adjusts ambient sound levels.

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

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Wind noise reduction

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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Measured

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

ABose 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

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

27.62h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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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.

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Microphone

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

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

Built-in3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Page text: built-in microphone for hands-free calls over Bluetooth. The microphone does not work with the AUX cable.

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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Adjustable sidetone

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

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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.

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

Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Wired listening page: the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable plays audio from an external device. Bluetooth is the wireless connection. Bluetooth mode and the buttons are disabled in wired listening.

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

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

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

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

3.5 mm1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: 3.5 mm Input. Wired listening page: connect the provided 3.5 mm AUX cable.

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

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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-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

USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port. The port is for charging.

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.

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

No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview and charging pages list the USB-C port for charging only. Wired audio uses the 3.5 mm input.

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.

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

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

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

None3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list no wireless receiver or dongle. Bluetooth only.

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.

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)

15m1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth range 15 m.

Bluetooth

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

5.31Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth version 5.3. The 2022 Life Q30 manual and 2024 reviews give Bluetooth 5.0, so the current revision is newer than the first hardware.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.3, profiles AVRCP, A2DP, HFP and HSP.

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

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

SBC, AAC3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: supported codecs AAC and SBC.

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.

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

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: connect the headphones with two devices at the same time.

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

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

21Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Dual connections page: two devices at the same time.

Paired devices remembered

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

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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

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

Google Fast Pair1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Powering on and pairing page: Google Fast Pair for Android 6.0 or higher.

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.

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Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Pairing page covers Android 6.0+ with Fast Pair and iOS. App page shows Google Play and App Store.

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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800mAh1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Battery capacity 800 mAh, input 5 V 0.75 A. Retailer listings of the Upgraded version print 720 mAh, which conflicts. The maker manual is stored.

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

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

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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.

ABose 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.

Bsoundcore Q30

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	50
Bluetooth	No	80

Source1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026SPECS table: Playtime with ANC on up to 50 hours, with ANC off up to 80 hours. The US store page and Amazon say 70 hours with ANC off. Codec, volume and test conditions are not stated.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: normal mode up to 80 hours, noise cancelling mode up to 50 hours. Matches the maker user guide.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

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

USB-C1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Overview: USB-C Charging Port.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging terminal USB Type-C.

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

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

120min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page and SPECS table: a full charge takes about 2 hours.3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: charging time about 2 hours.

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

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

10min1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. The US store page and Amazon still say a 5-minute charge gives 4 hours.

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

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

10h1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes of charging provides up to 10 hours of playtime. Charger power and mode are not stated.

Use while charging

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

No1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Charging page: Do not power on your headphones while charging.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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

Buttons, Touch10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Control buttons on the bottom of the ear cups. Holding a palm over the right ear cup for one second enables transparency mode.

Volume control

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

Buttons10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Volume up and down buttons on the ear cups.

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.

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

No10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware (Bluetooth 5.0, firmware 03.50, November 2024): you cannot change what each button does.

Wear detection

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

No11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/headphones/1413257/anker-soundcore-life-q30-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review of the earlier hardware: wear detection would be a welcome addition, so it is not supported. The current user guide lists no wear detection.

Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

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Headband material

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

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Frame material

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Ear cup material

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Plastic10Reviewsoundguys.com/anker-soundcore-life-q30-review-109887Read 20 October 2026Review text: a plastic design keeps the headphones lightweight. Measured results in this review are not stored, because it tested Bluetooth 5.0 hardware with a 40-hour claim.

Ear pad material

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

Protein leather with memory foam padding4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: ultra-soft protein leather earcups with memory foam padding.

Replaceable ear pads

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

Yes6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Maker Canada store sells Life Q30/Life Tune Ear Cushions as a spare part (SKU A3028013-98).

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.

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

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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

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

Ear pads6Maker product pageca.soundcore.com/products/a3028011-98Read 20 October 2026Ear cushions are sold as a spare part. The product feed lists them at $9.99 CAD.

Software

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Companion app

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

soundcore1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page: download the soundcore app.

App platforms

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

Android, iOS1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026App page shows Google Play and App Store badges.

User firmware updates

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

Yes1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026Firmware update page: the app notifies of a new firmware version when connected.

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.

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

260g(9.2 oz)3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Spec table: weight about 260 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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Hi-Res Audio3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Notes: Hi-Res support applies only with the AUX cable connected. Stored as Hi-Res Audio, not as wireless.4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: Hi-Res Music, and the product image carries the Hi-Res Audio logo.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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

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Other certifications

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TCO Certified4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Page text: TCO Certified.

In the box

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In the box

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

Soundcore Life Q30 headphones, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, Hard travel case, Quick start guide, Safety manual3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents (translated from Japanese): Life Q30, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C and USB-A cable, hard travel case, quick start guide, safety manual, 18-month warranty.

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

ABose 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

Bsoundcore Q30

Type	Count
USB-C and USB-A charging cable	1
3.5 mm AUX cable	1

Source3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents list a USB-C and USB-A cable and a 3.5 mm AUX cable. Lengths are not stated.

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

Hard3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: hard travel case.

Links

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Product page

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

us.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones4Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphonesRead 20 October 2026Maker US store page. The product feed at us.soundcore.com/products/soundcore-q30-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones.json lists the variants.

Spec sheet

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www.ankerjapan.com/products/a30283Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Anker Japan product page with the full specification table (Japanese).

Manual

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

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdf1Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000018683/en_US/000018683.pdfRead 20 October 2026soundcore Q30 User Guide (A3028), 8 pages, PDF created in August 2025. Soundcore support site lists it as the current guide.

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.

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

1.5years3Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/a3028Read 20 October 2026Package contents: 18-month warranty, plus 6 months after Anker member registration. The base term is stored.5Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/pages/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US warranty page: Headphones, 18 months. A statutory warranty in other markets can be longer.

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