Bose Headphones / earphones / earbuds

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Bose

Good8/10

Privately held American audio company known for noise-cancelling headphones, speakers and soundbars.

Founded: 1964
From: United States
HQ: Framingham, United States
Owned by: Independent
Made in: Mostly Asia (contract manufacturers)

www.bose.com

Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Good8/10Premium

Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds rival or beat Sony for noise cancelling and are widely praised for comfort. Sound is good rather than class-leading, and you pay a premium.

Good at

Among the strongest noise cancelling available
Very comfortable over-ear designs
Immersive Audio spatial mode on QC Ultra

Weak at

Premium pricing
No LDAC; fewer EQ options than Sony

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

QuietComfort UltraQuietComfortUltra Open Earbuds

Best for: Frequent flyers who prioritise comfort and noise cancelling

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Headphones / earphones / earbuds brands in New Zealand

Bose is #6 of 16, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	SonyJapan	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	AppleUnited States	8/10Good	Premium
3	Audio-TechnicaJapan	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	TechnicsJapan	8/10Good	Premium
5	SteelSeriesDenmark	8/10Good	Premium
6	BoseUnited States	8/10Good	Premium
7	SennheiserGermany	8/10Good	Premium
8	BeyerdynamicGermany	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
9	SoundcoreChina	7/10Good	Budget
10	BeatsUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
11	JBLUnited States	7/10Good	Mid-range
12	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
13	XiaomiChina	7/10Good	Budget
14	NothingUnited Kingdom	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
15	JabraDenmark	6/10Mixed	Mid-range
16	SkullcandyUnited States	6/10Mixed	Budget

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.