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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen
Next-gen ActiveSense noise cancellation and spatial audio deliver a wide soundstage, backed by a 30-hour battery life. Lossless USB-C audio and a refined metal headband with plush cushions add wired fidelity and all-day comfort. Best for commuters and home listeners who prioritize immersive noise cancellation and cinematic sound over studio-critical accuracy.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 30
71 Overall Score
Price $379
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong anc (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Codecs | Bose (2nd Gen QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time + 20W Wall Charger (Black) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | Bose app |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | - | 314 | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen | 82.1 | 65.7 | 97.1 | 42 | 66.6 | 28.7 | 99.5 | 92.6 | 47 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.4 | 84.2 | 92 | 97.6 | 88.7 | 86.4 | 37.1 | 97.7 | 59.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 97.4 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 87 | 97.3 | 97.5 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 97.4 | 84.2 | 75.9 | 94.9 | 71.3 | 50.1 | 69.9 | 98.9 | 83.2 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.4 | 77.5 | 92 | 84.2 | 91.3 | 50.1 | 69.9 | 99.9 | 91.4 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 97.4 | 81.8 | 92 | 92.3 | 64.4 | 28.7 | 0 | 93.4 | 97.5 |
Price
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