- Which has better noise cancelling, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra or the Beats 360?
- The Bose is the safer bet. Its ANC is widely praised by reviewers, and Bose tunes it to your ears with CustomTune. Beats only claims up to 1.75x more cancellation than its own Studio Pro, not more than Bose.
- Can I wear the Beats 360 to the gym?
- Yes. The Beats 360 has an IPX4 rating for sweat and water, the first over-ear Beats with that rating. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra has no water or sweat resistance rating.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- The Beats 360, at up to 32 hours with ANC on. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra is rated up to 24 hours with ANC on and takes about 3 hours to recharge.
- Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth $229.00?
- At $229.00 at Dell as of November 6, 2026, it is a fair price for top-tier ANC and spatial audio. Its price has swung widely recently, from $29.00 on October 30 to $324.99 on October 28, so check the current price before buying.
- Which is better for calls?
- The Beats 360 has nine microphones, including three voice mics and a beam-forming system. The Bose uses dynamic mic mixing and reviewers call its call voice clear. Both are solid; the Beats has more mic hardware.
- Which is better for travel?
- The Bose for flights, because of its stronger noise cancelling and comfort. The Beats for trips where rain or sweat is a risk, thanks to IPX4 and longer battery life.
