Name: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Brand: Bose

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Specs that matter

Audio

Type: Headphones
Wear: Over-ear
ANC: Yes
Battery: 30 h

Body

Weight: 8.8 oz (250 g)

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AudioHeadphones · Over-ear · ANC30 h

Weight8.8 oz (250 g)

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) if comfort on long flights is your top priority: Bose sells them for $369, down from $449 (Oct 8, 2026), and you get up to 30 hours with ANC (23 with Immersive Audio, Bose claim), lossless 16-bit/48kHz audio over USB-C, and listening while charging. Skip them if you're on Android and want LDAC: the Sony WH-1000XM6 matches the 30-hour claim, adds LDAC and weighs 254 g against Bose's 264 g.

Best for

Listeners who prioritize plush comfort and Bose-style ANC for long sessions.

Not for

Buyers who want maximum EQ flexibility or the absolute longest claimed battery in class.

Main strengthNoise canceling rated among the best, with top marks for features

Main weaknessNo IP rating

Reasons to buy

Noise canceling rated among the best, with top marks for features

Comfort for long flights is a constant in reviews

27 h 12 min per charge in one test, near Bose's 30-hour claim

Lossless 16-bit/48kHz audio over USB-C, and you can listen while charging

Reasons to avoid

No IP rating

Only a three-band EQ in the app

Call quality is average

No LDAC, and one review logged some connection drops

Measured view8.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.

ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026

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What Hi-Fi?4/5

Article · Full reviewBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) reviewBecky Roberts, Ketan Bharadia · Nov 2025

Measures it against flagship rivals from Sony, Sennheiser and B&W.

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WIRED9/10

Article · Full reviewBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 Review: Major FunRyan Waniata · Oct 2025

Useful new features for a small price increase; highly rated.

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SoundGuys8.2/10

Article · Full reviewBose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) review: Boring refresh?Christian Thomas · Oct 2025

A straight refresh; the review checks whether it's still worth buying.

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Mike O'Brien · Feb 2026Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 (Problems & Best Features after 2 Months Daily Use)Watch on YouTube ↗

Mark Ellis Reviews · Dec 2025Bose QC Ultra 2 Review – Did They Get It Right?Watch on YouTube ↗

SoundGuys · Nov 2025Bose QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review: Really? That's it...?Watch on YouTube ↗

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Launch

Released: 2026-06-15

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