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Best Bose Headphones and Earbuds of 2025
Looking for a new pair of Bose headphones or earbuds? Here’s a look at the company’s current top earbuds and over-ear noise-canceling models.
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Bose headphones and earbuds are known for their comfort, sound quality and excellent noise canceling, which is arguably the best out there, though Sony has been a close competitor in recent years as it vies to become the noise-canceling king. Among the best wireless headphones and best wireless earbuds on the market, Bose models tend to be fairly pricey but regularly go on sale.
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What are the best Bose headphones?
The flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are Bose’s best full-size headphones. However, if you want something smaller, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are the ones to get and feature the best noise canceling on the market for earbuds. That said, you can’t plug them into an inflight entertainment system on a plane because they’re strictly wireless.
I’ve tested all the Bose models on this list and I’ll update it with new Bose headphones and earbuds as they hit the market. Bose’s newest headphone product is its Ultra Open Earbuds, the only model on this list that doesn’t have noise canceling. They feature an innovative clip-on design (a big improvement over the design of cheaper clip-on earbuds that were previously on the market) and best-in-class sound for open earbuds.
Read more: Best Wireless Earbuds for 2025
What we updated: June 2025
We updated info on all the Bose headphones on this list, including the addition of multipoint Bluetooth to certain models. We also added more photos.
Best Bose headphones are earbuds of 2025
Pros
- Design is an upgrade
- Lightweight and very comfortable
- Excellent sound and great noise canceling
- Voice-calling performance is top-notch
- Immersive Audio mode offers some sound-quality enhancements
Cons
- Higher price than the previous model
- No USB-C audio
- Immersive Audio mode hurts battery life
Why I like them
Bose’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones feature a more premium design than their predecessor, along with Bose’s Immersive Audio feature, which delivers some sound-quality enhancements. Along with excellent sound and great noise canceling, the QC Ultra Headphones are also superb for making calls, with top-notch background noise reduction. Released in late 2023, I called these «a worthy adversary to Sony’s highly rated WH-1000XM5 and Apple’s AirPods Max headphones.» Sony’s new WH-1000XM6 headphones have edged slightly ahead of the QC Ultras, but they remain one of the top pairs of noise-canceling headphones on the market. Read my Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review.
Reasons to buy
They’re a good choice for frequent travelers, commuters and professionals who want comfortable, well-designed headphones with impressive overall performance, including excellent noise muffling capabilities.
Reasons to skip/keep looking
Those who are on a tighter budget should obviously look toward more midrange and budget headphones options. Also, Sony’s new WH-1000XM6 headphones are arguably slightly better for around the same price. That said, since the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones came out in late 2023, they do end up going on sale fairly regularly.
The QC Ultra Earbuds feature a new metallic treatment that differentiates them from the QC Earbuds 2.
Pros
- Fit Kit ear tips and stabilizer system gets you a secure, comfortable fit
- Best-in-class noise canceling and natural-sounding transparency mode
- Dynamic sound with well-defined bass
- Immersive Audio with «still» and «motion» spatial audio modes widens soundstage
- Slightly improved voice-calling
Cons
- Buds are a bit bulky
- No wireless charging or multipoint Bluetooth
- Immersive Audio mode hurts battery life (6 hours to 4 hours)
Why I like them
While Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are a little bigger than many true-wireless earbuds, they’ve always fit my ears comfortably and securely thanks to their «interlocking fit» system with Fit Kit eartips and stabilizers (the Ultras feature a new notch to keep the stabilizers in place). Not only do the Ultras feature very good sound, but they deliver exceptional noise canceling — possibly the best available — and a pretty natural transparency mode. I also liked Bose’s new Immersive Audio spatial audio technology with head-tracking, which helps open up the soundstage and improves the sound a bit (it does use extra battery life). These buds also have good voice-calling performance, though it’s not quite as good as what you get with the AirPods Pro 2. Multipoint Bluetooth pairing was added in July 2024. Read my QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review.
Reasons to buy
If you’re looking for earbuds with best-in-class noise canceling and very good sound quality, the QC Ultra Earbuds fit the bill. They should also fit most ears well, and Bose tends to have good customer support should you have any issues. Just look for them at a discount, because they’ve been on the market since September 2023.
Reasons to skip/keep looking
These buds are pretty pricey, and there are other premium buds to consider in this price range (or cost less if you’re on a tighter budget). Also the QC Ultra earbuds are bulkier than options like AirPods Pro 2, which may be an issue for those who prefer a more compact earbud design.
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Pros
- Classic QuietComfort design with very comfortable fit
- Very good sound and noise canceling with new Wind Block feature to reduce wind noise during outdoor use
- Good voice-calling performance
- Included cable with integrated microphone for wired calls (and wired listening)
Cons
- Higher price than earlier QC45 model despite minimal changes
- Lacks Immersive Audio feature and premium materials found in the Quiet Comfort Ultra model
- Value proposition is questionable with fewer advanced features compared to similarly-priced competitors
Why I like them
When Bose released its new flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in late 2023, it also replaced the QuietComfort 45s with a new, slightly updated model simply called the QuietComfort Headphones. Like the QC 45s, this model carries on the very comfortable, tried-and-true, legacy QuietComfort design that’s been around for a few generations that many people still love. The QC Ultra Headphones add Bose’s new Immersive Audio feature and have a more refined design with some metal parts; they also have Bluetooth 5.3 instead of Bluetooth 5.1. But the QuietComfort Headphones still feature very good sound — the Ultras offer a small step up in sound quality — excellent noise canceling and strong voice-calling performance.
As for differences between these and the QC45s, Bose says it adjusted some of the electronics to improve battery life (now 24 hours up from 22) and adjusted the logos to make the products «visually distinguishable and more in line with its latest design language.» It also added an inline microphone to the auxiliary cable to «help with some users who may prefer a plug-and-play solution rather than Bluetooth pairing.» There’s also a Wind Block feature and some additional small performance improvements due to software upgrades. Finally, the headphones come in several new color options, including pink. Some colors may only be available at bose.com.
Reasons to buy
If you’re a fan of Bose’s earlier «iconic» headphone design, starting with the QC35 (or maybe even the QC25), these are the Bose headphones for you. Cheaper than the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, they also regularly go on sale for $250 or less, making them a more attractive value.
Reasons to skip/keep looking
The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are better headphones overall, with improved all-around performance and a more premium design.
The Bose Ultra Open earbuds have a unique clip-on design.
Pros
- Innovative clip-on fit with flexible rubber joint and lightweight design (0.01 lbs) for long-term comfort
- 12mm drivers create very good sound for open earbuds with ample bass, good clarity and nice openness
- Decent voice-calling performance with good voice clarity
- Customizable, easy-access control button on barrel of each bud for voice-calling, track changes, volume control and listening modes
Cons
- Expensive
- Look may not appeal to everyone
- Not great for noisy environments
- No Bluetooth multipoint connection or ear-detection sensors
They weren’t the first clip-on earbuds, but Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds really kickstarted this sub-genre of true-wireless earbuds. They literally clip onto the side of your ears, kind of like earrings, and their open design has micro speakers that fire sound into your ears while still being able to hear what’s happening around you. They’re somewhat overpriced, but otherwise, there’s a lot to like about them, including a surprisingly comfortable, secure fit and very good sound quality for open buds. Read my Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review.
Reason to buy
If you’re looking for open earbuds that allow you to hear the outside world, Bose’s Ultra Earbuds are among the best out there. They feature a very comfortable, secure fit with strong sound quality for open earbuds in a premium design.
Reason to skip/keep looking
They’re a little overpriced. I’d like to see these closer to $200 — they do often go on sale for $250.
Factors to consider when buying Bose headphones
Budget
Before anything else, you’ll want to figure out how much you’re willing to spend on new Bose headphones. The quality of value-priced Bose headphones continues to improve, so you can find good affordable headphones for less than $100. But the premium models, which offer better build quality and performance, tend to cost $200 or more — sometimes much more.
Fit (comfort)
It’s key that the headphones you buy fit your head well. They should offer a comfortable fit that’s snug yet not too snug. Ideally, you want headphones you can wear over the course of a day with minimal breaks.
Durability
You want headphones that hold up well over time, so look for models that we note have sturdy build quality.
Maximize performance and features for your budget
You want the best-sounding headphones with the best noise-canceling, call quality, and features for whatever you’re able to spend.
Return policy
It’s critical to buy your headphones at a retailer that has a good return policy, in case you have buyer’s remorse. Some people who are having trouble deciding between two models sometimes buy both, try them out for a few days, and then return one.
How we test Bose headphones and earbuds
We test Bose earbuds and headphones based on five key criteria, comparing similarly styled and priced models. These criteria are design, sound quality, features, voice-calling performance and value.
- Design: We assess not only how comfortable the earbuds or headphones fit (ergonomics) but their build quality and how well the controls are implemented. For earbuds, we also look at water- and dust-resistance ratings.
- Sound quality: We evaluate sound quality by listening to a set playlist of music tracks and comparing models to top competing products in their price range. Sonic traits such as bass definition, clarity, dynamic range and how natural the headphones sound are key factors in our assessment.
- Features: Some great-sounding headphones and earbuds aren’t loaded with features, but we do take into account what extra features are on board. These include everything from noise-canceling and transparency modes (ambient sound mode) to special sound modes to ear-detection sensors that automatically pause your music when you take the headphones off your ears.
- Voice-calling performance: When we test voice-calling performance, we make calls in the noisy streets of New York and evaluate how well earbuds and headphones reduce background noise and how clearly callers can hear your voice.
- Value: We determine value after evaluating the strength of the headphones and earbuds against all these criteria and what they’re are able to deliver compared to other models in their price class.
Other Bose headphones we’ve tested
Bose Quiet Comfort 35 II: The QuietComfort 35 II reviewed here was released in September 2017, and it remains one of our top picks for wireless noise-canceling headphones. While the Sony WH-1000XM2 arguably sounds a tad better and is more feature-rich, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II is lighter and more comfortable to wear.
Bose Quiet Comfort 45: With its pedigree in active noise-canceling headphones, it’s not surprising that Bose’s QuietComfort 45s ($330, £320, AU$500) are excellent. But for a lot of people, the question is just how good are they compared to Bose’s slightly more expensive Noise Canceling Headphones 700 or Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM4.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: The long-awaited successor to its QuietComfort 35 II models have a lot to live up to. The QuietComfort series is almost 20 years old and is essentially the gold standard for active noise-canceling headphones, beloved by airline travelers and open-office residents the world over for their ability to block out a good chunk of external distractions. If you’re looking to see how they stack up, check out our full review of the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.
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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You
Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You
Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.
Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.
Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.
What Verum Finance Offers
• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly
One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.
The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.
Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom
• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide
Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.
Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.
Why Download Verum Today
While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.
With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.
This is more than just a messenger.
It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.
Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.
Download Links:
→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger
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Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger
Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger
Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.
The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.
What Verum Finance Offers
Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:
• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications
A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.
Recognition from Forbes Türkiye
In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.
Support from the Crypto Community
Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.
A Strategic Vision
“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.
Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im
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Forbes Türkiye Highlights Verum Finance and the Rise of Integrated Financial Ecosystems
Forbes Türkiye Highlights Verum Finance and the Rise of Integrated Financial Ecosystems
Forbes Türkiye has published an article examining the launch of Verum Finance and its approach to integrating financial services directly into a messaging ecosystem.
In the article, Forbes Türkiye notes that the fintech industry is undergoing a transformation as financial services increasingly move beyond traditional banking applications and become part of broader digital ecosystems. Verum Finance is presented as an example of this trend, combining payments, digital cards, money transfers, and balance management within a single environment connected to Verum Messenger.
According to the publication, Verum Finance follows a model similar to the “super app” concept that has gained significant traction in Asian markets, where communication and financial services operate together on one platform. Unlike many Western platforms that continue to separate messaging and banking services, Verum Finance is integrated directly into the Verum ecosystem, allowing users to manage financial activities without relying on multiple third-party applications.
The article highlights several core features of the platform, including virtual debit cards, user-to-user transfers, online payments, digital asset operations, Apple Pay integration, and in-app balance management.
Forbes Türkiye also points to the growing importance of embedded finance and changing user expectations. The publication suggests that lengthy account-opening procedures, physical card delivery times, and constant switching between applications are becoming increasingly outdated in a mobile-first world.
Another major focus of the article is privacy and security. Forbes Türkiye describes Verum Finance as part of a broader trend toward “privacy-driven fintech,” where financial services are built on privacy-oriented infrastructure. The publication notes that the platform incorporates features such as phone-number-free registration, end-to-end encryption, user-controlled access management, and privacy-focused tools designed to enhance data protection.
The article concludes that one of the key challenges for companies operating at the intersection of secure communications, digital payments, and embedded finance will be maintaining both usability and security within a single integrated ecosystem.
The coverage by Forbes Türkiye reflects growing media interest in platforms that combine communication and financial services, as the industry continues moving toward more unified digital experiences.
Website: https://finance.verum.im
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im
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