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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bose · Released August 1, 2026

QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Bose's comfort-first ANC earbuds for $299: top-tier noise canceling, but only about 6 hours per charge

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9.5/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) if you want top-tier ANC that stays comfortable for hours: Bose sells them for $299 (Oct 8, 2026), lab tests rated the noise canceling exceptional, with about 85% noise reduction, and stability bands keep them seated. Skip them if battery matters: Bose claims 6 hours with ANC (24 with the case), and one test got 5 h 34 min. iPhone owners get strong ANC, IP57 and longer battery from the $249 AirPods Pro 3, and Android users get LDAC and longer battery from the Sony WF-1000XM6.

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Key specs
Weight
7.3 g (per bud)
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Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
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Should you buy it?

Buy the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) if you want top-tier ANC that stays comfortable for hours: Bose sells them for $299 (Oct 8, 2026), lab tests rated the noise canceling exceptional, with about 85% noise reduction, and stability bands keep them seated. Skip them if battery matters: Bose claims 6 hours with ANC (24 with the case), and one test got 5 h 34 min. iPhone owners get strong ANC, IP57 and longer battery from the $249 AirPods Pro 3, and Android users get LDAC and longer battery from the Sony WF-1000XM6.

Best for

Listeners who want Bose comfort and ANC in a true-wireless form.

Not for

Buyers who need the deepest Android codec support or Apple-only convenience.

Main strength85% less perceived outside noise in one test, among the best it has measured
Main weakness5 h 34 min with ANC on in one test (Bose claims 6 h)
Reasons to buy
85% less perceived outside noise in one test, among the best it has measured
Stability bands keep them seated for hours
Spatial audio with head tracking on any phone
Wireless charging case
Reasons to avoid
5 h 34 min with ANC on in one test (Bose claims 6 h)
EQ limited to three bands
Buds are still on the large side
Premium-priced, even for flagship earbuds
Measured view9.5/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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SoundGuys7.7/10
Article · Full reviewBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review: boring updates aren't necessarily bad onesChristian Thomas · Feb 2026

Small changes, but still plenty to offer; helps you decide if they suit you.

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TechRadar5/5
Article · Full reviewBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) review: Bose just did it again with the best noise cancellation in earbuds to dateBecky Scarrott · Jul 2025

Top marks; the reviewer ranks them among the best noise-cancelling earbuds.

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What Hi-Fi?5/5
Article · Full reviewBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) reviewHarry McKerrell, Ketan Bharadia · Jul 2025

Calls them a complete, well-rounded wireless earbud package.

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Product data

Full specifications

39 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Battery

Wireless charging
✓

Connectivity

Multipoint
✓

Comfort & Build

Weight
7.3 g (per bud)
Water resistance
IPX4

Charging Case

Case weight
59.9

Launch

Released
2026-08-01
In the box
  • Earbuds
  • Fit Kit (eartips S/M/L, stability bands 1/2/3)
  • wireless charging case
  • USB-C cable (12")
  • safety sheet
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