Bose sells four QuietComfort headphones at once, from around £229 to around £399. Ratings show how much the extra money buys.

We compared them on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.

HeadphonesApprox. priceRatingReviews
Bose QuietComfort£2294.521,900+
Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen)£3004.4230+
Bose QuietComfort Ultra£3184.49,900+
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)£3994.22,900+

Our take: on Amazon UK ratings, the cheapest QuietComfort is rated higher than the Ultra models that cost up to £170 more. Check what the extra features are worth to you.

Short answer: The standard Bose QuietComfort (around £229, rated 4.5 from nearly 22,000 buyers) is the best rated and most reviewed. The Ultra models cost around £318 to £399 and are rated 4.2 to 4.4. Prices and ratings are from Amazon UK, checked when our catalogue was last updated. Prices change, so check the latest on Amazon.

1. Best choice: Bose QuietComfort

Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
★★★★☆ 4.5 · 21,933 Amazon UK ratings
£229

A 4.5 rating from more than 21,900 buyers at around £229.

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2. Step up: Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Wireless Noise
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Wireless Noise
★★★★☆ 4.4 · 9,946 Amazon UK ratings
£318

A 4.4 rating from nearly 10,000 buyers at around £318. The QuietComfort 2nd Gen is at around £300.

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Also consider: Bose QuietComfort Headphones — £300 (4.4★, 230 reviews)

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3. Newest and dearest: QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones
★★★★☆ 4.2 · 2,951 Amazon UK ratings
£399

A 4.2 rating from nearly 3,000 buyers at around £399, the lowest rated and most expensive of the four.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the extra?
On Amazon UK ratings it is not clearer: the standard QuietComfort is rated 4.5 from nearly 22,000 buyers, against 4.4 for the Ultra at around £90 more.
Which Bose headphones are best value?
The standard QuietComfort at around £229, the most reviewed and best rated of the four.
HomeGadgetPro Editorial Team
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