If you want great noise-cancelling, a supremely comfortable fit and zero fuss, and don't mind the few missing flagship ...

Bose and Sennheiser have impeccable pedigree ... As for over-ears, they have the £350 / $350 / AU$549 QuietComfort Headphones, which are mild updates on the previous QuietComfort 45 we gave four stars ...

The 2024 iteration of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds looks fantastic and is extremely comfortable. The earbuds offer best-in-class active noise cancellation and incredible sound quality ...

That might sound peculiar, as those in the know of Bose's range will be all too aware of the QuietComfort 45 model. To me the Ultra are akin to both the above models melded into an all-new product.

Launched towards the end of 2024, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer a slightly more affordable option than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds – which are still some of the best noise-cancelli ...