QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, White Smoke

I own the Bose QC 35, Ultra Gen 1, and now the Ultra Gen 2. I have to say that they are all great headphones but the Gen 2 are a cut above. Call quality is crystal clear. Sonically they are excellent. Noise reduction is fantastic. Battery life is great and they are comfortable for all day wearing. Materials, craftsmanship, and quality are also excellent. I've purchased the Sony's and returned them because they are not as good as the Ultras. I highly recommend these headphones. UPDATE: I ended up returning these headphones because the Bluetooth connection to my phone and computer stopped working with the app. Very frustrating experience. I selected multipoint in the app and connected the primary connection to my phone and the secondary connection to my HP Laptop PC. The problem is that YouTube doesn't work when the Headphones are selected in my laptop as the sound output device in Settings. When I deselect the Bose Headphones in my Laptop Settings, YouTube works. With the Bose Ultra's selected when I click on play in YouTube it immediately stops playing as if I removed the headphones from my head. I called HP Technical Support but they were of no help. They had me go through a bunch of useless troubleshooting steps that I already did to no avail. And I had trouble understanding the HP Technical Support because the Technician spoke with a heavy Indian accent. I ended up returning the Headphones and purchasing another pair to see if that clears up the problem. I want the Bose Ultra headphones to work because I really like the product. I received the second pair of Ultra Gen 2 headphones today. They are in desert gold and look beautiful! I downloaded the Bose App to my phone. On the App I went to my devices and selected Sources and then clicked on Multipoint. I paired the headphones to my cell phone and then I went to settings on my laptop computer and selected Bluetooth connections and then selected the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 Headphones. I clicked on YouTube's Play and this time YouTube responded correctly by playing the song without stopping like it did previously. These headphones work! I am now a happy customer since my Ultra Gen 2's work flawlessly. UPDATE 2 Been wearing these headphones 10 hours per day and have to say that they are the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. They continue to perform flawlessly however, I wish Bose would bring back the voice feature which announces the connection settings and the battery levels as in previous generations. They replaced this feature with a series of buzzes and pops which are rather uninformative. The ANC on these HPs is unreal. I have 2 loud air filters running 24/7 in the computer room and the ANC completely eliminates the sound. Also phone call clarity both incoming and outgoing are vastly improved. Battery duration is also noticeably improved. By placing the HPs down flat earcups down they enter a sleep mode. Finally don't waste your money and time purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM6. The Bose HPs are much better. They are more comfortable, they fold up for easy portability, the build quality is better, the design is sleeker (better headband, hinges and joints; the Sony's are boxier), and are sonically better than the WH-1000XM6. UPDATE 3 Turns out that Bose has a trade in program. So I traded in my QC 35II for an Ultra Gen 2 and got a $150 discount. I had to purchase the HPs on the Bose website however so I need to return the Amazon HPs back to Amazon. The other issue is that Bose sold the Gen 2s to me at full MSRP of $449 even though the Bose website and Amazon listed the HPs for $379. I called Bose to negotiate the better price but they wouldn't do it saying that the $379 price is a promotional discount and it doesn't apply to the Trade-In program. I am not a happy Bose customer as a result. UPDATE 4 Finally received my trade-in headphones. They set up perfectly. My phone and my computer stream seamlessly to the headphones. I am very happy with the Ultra Gen 2's even with the misunderstanding with Bose on the price. I got the Ultra Gen 2's for $299 after my trade-in. Sonically the Ultra Gen 2s are excellent. ANC works perfectly and call quality is also excellent. The Bose App is very easy to use. FINAL UPDATE I am still loving the Ultra Gen 2's. I've been listening to them 10 to 12 hours a day. Battery duration is excellent. They sound truly amazing. They work flawlessly.

I purchased these primarily for podcast interviews, Zoom sessions with my clients, and international travel, and they've worked very well for all of those purposes. The sound quality is excellent, the battery life is impressive, and I especially love having the different listening modes available. I typically keep them on noise cancellation mode, which works great whether I'm working, traveling, or simply trying to focus. I also use Apple devices, including a desktop, laptop, iPad, and iPhone. The headphones connect easily and perform well across devices. The only inconvenience is that they can only be actively connected to two devices at a time, so I occasionally have to manually switch connections depending on what I'm doing. One thing I noticed is that the maximum volume isn't quite as loud as I expected. I was replacing a much older pair of headphones that still worked but were showing their age. While these definitely offer updated features and a more polished look, I didn't notice a dramatic difference in sound quality compared to my previous pair. For travel, they've been excellent. Since they are wireless, I did purchase an airplane adapter separately for in-flight entertainment systems, which is something travelers may want to keep in mind. Overall, these have become my go-to headphones. They're comfortable, reliable, have excellent battery life, and perform well for work, travel, podcasting, and client calls. I'm very pleased with the purchase.

I bought my husband and myself both a pair of these headsets. We live in a small house and don't always have the same taste in movies, music, etc. I finally caved and bought two sets. We both absolutely love these headsets. We bought the blue and beige. Both look very striking and are not flimsy to hold. My husband's headset is hooked up to his computer (which is synced up to the TV in the living room) and mine is synced with my android phone. Both headsets were extremely easy to set up. It only took a couple of minutes to get everything set. The sound quality is amazing. These are the first high-end headsets we have ever had and were blown away how the immersive the sound is even on low volume levels. The sound quality really is very good for multiple types of media (music, podcasts, movies, etc.). The app is extremely easy to use to adjust/customize the sound. The bluetooth range is about 50 feet. For us, that is from one end of the house to the other. We can walk around our home without losing signal. The batter life is pretty spot on at 30 hours of listening time. They charge quickly and I love that if you put them down flat, they turn off automatically to preserve battery life. They are extremely comfortable to wear. I don't like wearing hats or anything on my head, but these are well cushioned that even I wear them for long periods of time without a headache. This is huge for me. While they are expensive, I think the sound quality and comfort are worth what we paid for the headsets.

Let's face it, these headphones are expensive. I chickened out early on and bought the Midnight Violet QC earbuds instead, but told myself that if these drop in price on Prime Day, I'll get them. Spoiler alert: all went according to plan. Are they worth your money? I think so. Here's what I was looking for: - Effective sound reduction. These are the business - when I put them on, the world disappears. - Immersive audio (the earbuds convinced be that this was a feature definitely I wanted) - Multiple hour over-ear comfort (my on-ear and over-ear Beats headphones give me a headache or pinch under my jaw) - Smooth fit adjustment over the head for each ear - A non-distracting, unique color that I could keep clean - that wasn't black (life's too short for boring colors, imo) - A low profile, compact carrying case that would fit neatly in my suitcase or travel bag - Seamless transition between calls and audio (calls can come in at slightly lower volume than music, but not a dealbreaker) - Smooth set up and tutorial process (as a new Bose user, this was important to me) All that said, wait for it to go on sale before you make the jump. I don't regret my purchase.

UPDATE 2: TLDR: The headset no longer will function without using the Bose app which is only available on cell phones. This prevents users who use the headset with other devices such as computers with no way to change what device the headset is connected to resulting in a denial of service of me using my headphones 4 months outside of the default return window. I noticed a problem with ANC with my air conditioners where the volume would increase and decrease with no music or call connected and change with each ear. so I installed the Bose app on a cellphone and connected to it to look if there was firmware with notes that claim improvements with ANC. I saw there was an update so I went and plugged in my headset to charge from 10%. I came back a few hours later and turned my headset on to see if it was charged and to my shock it would not work. It appears the firmware update was forced and downloaded\installed without my permission.. When the firmware was done I can no longer change devices on the headset. I checked my manual and the manual on Amazon and it clearly shows how to do it on page 30 (hit the power button to toggle between devices). When I look at the manual on Bose's website they completely removed that section and just say "Use the Bose app". I spoke with technical support and got nowhere so I called corporate. I spoke with someone there who confirmed it was a change made in the latest firmware to remove the functionality of the device, and said it will no longer function and there is no way revert the firmware as Bose has it locked down. They said they get complains about this change from customers AND inside Bose as it's a feature that tons of people use. So now the headset will only work with 2 devices with the Bose app (cellphones only) so no longer can you swap to use it on a Windows, Mac, Linux computer, etc as there is no Bose app and Bose has removed the functionality to change inputs on the headset. Here is a copy of the email I received from the corporate office as a follow up so I had it in writing. "This email serves as a follow up to our conversation on the phone earlier today regarding the multi-point connection changes in our latest firmware update. Today we discussed the Multipoint swap feature and how it stopped being functional after the latest update patch. I’d like to apologize for this as I understand it was a key feature for your personal use of the Headphones and has made it so that you can no longer operate them how you wanted to prior to the update. Sadly, Bose cannot provide a refund here and the only warranty options we have would be an exchange to the same Headphones with the same features. As a result, I would recommend returning these to the place of purchase for a full refund." Ironically the firmware update didn't even fix the problem with ANC, my air condition gets loud in 1 ear, then the other, then quiet again all by itself with no noise change, so I can't even use these during the summer months as it hurts my ears and gives me a headache having it with air conditioners on in my house as I work. Original review and first update are below, which to me no longer matter as the device no longer functions on a core level (Bluetooth ANC headset that can pair and communicate with multiple devices and allow changing of input devices using the headset) Anytime it received audio from any other device except my computer it breaks unless I manually disconnect and connect on my computer. There is NO Windows app whatsoever. Who in their right mind thought in 2025 to not support connecting to a computer with headphones. The sound quality is below average, the non-ultras sound just as good if not a little better. The fit is very good though, the non-ultras fit terrible with the small band up top, this is comfortable but if it can't stay connected to my computer like all my other older headphones that's the point. Update: I highly recommend after setting the device up to uninstall the Bose app from all your devices and then you can force connections using the "smart" button sometimes you can get it to force an audio stream, but it's very touchy. If the app is installed it will force connections despite only allowing 2 at once (think computer and personal/work phone type setup.

Everybody else will have covered what you want to know about sound and features. I’m here to talk about the creaking. It happens when you do things like: move your jaw, tilt your head, breathe, etc. you know, trivial things humans rarely do. It’s really only apparent because the ANC does quite well at blocking outside noise. My headphones have a November of 2025 manufacture date but look online, it’s not a new complaint. Inside the right ear cup there’s a black wire exiting the shell into the hinge, this wire connects the two ear cups. This wire has a black bushing around it with a small silver retaining ring, the retaining ring rubs on the plastic housing of the ear cup and makes a creak. If you’re out in the world or have ANC off or are listening to loud cacophonies of noise intentionally, you’ll probably never hear it. If you like basking in silence while listening to calm music and the ringing in your own ears, it’s pretty irritating. The fix is simple, as long as you’re fine with opening up expensive headphones and doing minor noodling. 4 screws, one under the cloth in a recessed hole, be gentle with the delicate ribbon cables and don’t tug them. Spot that silver retaining ring slightly above the circuit board with the wire going through the shell of the ear cup, take a tiny flat head and tweak the “ears” of the retaining ring away from the shell of the ear cup so they don’t rub any more. That should be it, the ring doesn’t need much adjustment. Just enough that it’s not rubbing. Otherwise: they pair great, work well with iOS, noise cancel almost as well as good fitting earplugs (certain frequencies like compressed air aren’t great but I’ve found that’s the case with all the ANC I’ve tried), battery life is good, AND THEY DON’T TURN OFF IF YOU FALL ASLEEP AND STOP MOVING LIKE THE QC ULTRA EARBUDS BOSE!!! Overall, unless the shells themselves were insulated (passive isolation) or someone nails some of the troublesome ANC frequencies, I don’t expect there are many better noise cancelling products. I know I’ve tried probably a dozen that perform worse. My Heavys headphones MIGHT have slightly more comfortable ear cups but these aren’t bad at all (I also took those apart and removed the protruding tweeters that stab you in the head if there’s pressure against the side of the ear cups. I will take expensive s*** apart if it irritates me and I deign to do so!). I have a coworker who has owned a pair of the original QC ULTRAS for years and these should be a 5 star product if you don’t have to partially disassemble them to fix a noise issue. Seriously Bose, come on; I’ve got moderate hearing damage in both ears. If I can hear the noise, your QA and product testing pools need some gentle slaps. If you start turning out bad products with weak QC, you’re toast. Bump the price per unit, QC them better, and keep trucking. If you’re positioned as a “luxury good”, act like it; people are coming for your market share if you don’t. I can pay for quality, sustainability, and repairability, otherwise I’ve got several pairs $35 earbuds and cheap headphones that are holding up pretty good.

In late April I bought the Sony WF‑1000XM6 in‑ears for a week‑long out‑of‑state trip. I already knew the IEM form factor was a handicap for ANC – physics still applies – but Sony’s marketing around the XM6’s “upgraded” noise cancelling got me to gamble on the smaller form factor. In practice, the ANC failed that trip badly, including being useless for managing my sleep disorder in a noisy hotel room. A day before I flew home I ordered the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 so they’d arrive when I did. Too late to save that week from sleep and noise‑trigger problems, but the first night back home, with the QC Ultra 2 on my head, I slept better than I had in a month. In hindsight, I would have been better off buying Sony’s over‑ear headphones instead of the in‑ears, but at the time I bet on the marketing and the tiny form factor. After living with the XM6 a bit – including Sony’s frankly ridiculous minimal packaging for a 300‑dollar earphone, one step up from shipping them in a zip‑lock – and realizing just how much ANC I actually need to shut down sensitivity triggers at night, I decided to stop compromising and maximize ANC. Bose still has the “best in class” reputation here, and in my use it’s deserved. That ANC priority is why I went QC Ultra 2 instead of Sennheiser’s HD 630‑class ANC offerings. I am an audiophile with the stacks to prove it, and if the goal were “as audiophile as ANC gets,” Sennheiser would be the more obvious move. But for my use (managing tinnitus, hypersensitivity, and sleep) ANC effectiveness and musicality at low volume matter more than absolute fidelity. I still squeeze what I can out of any platform, so aptX Adaptive support and the Snapdragon Sound stack are a genuine bonus. The QC Ultra 2 are essentially married to my bedside DAP, an older FiiO M27, running Qobuz. They live in Immersion mode (Bose’s spatial audio mode), which I actually like a lot. The DSP soundstage is open and separated, but in a different way from Sony’s “Background” / Café‑style modes: Sony pushes things outward, as if you’re a few rows back in a room, whereas Bose keeps a near‑field center while opening it up like a good semi‑open or open‑back. For bedtime listening at low volumes, I prefer this approach. The stock earpads are pillow‑soft and borderline slippery. Great on the head, less great on a pillow. Swapping to Comply’s foam pads, which are firmer and grippier, made a practical difference: they now mostly stay put when I sleep on my back, where the stock pads would wander off my head with the slightest body shift or pillow pressure. That one change made them a realistic sleep tool rather than just a comfortable travel can. Battery life has been solid. Bose rates about 30 hours without Immersive Audio and low‑20s with Immersive engaged; in my usage I’ve only charged them twice in about six weeks, always in Immersion mode. That’s with mixed use: some wandering around the apartment, but mostly sleep sessions with a playlist timer. There’s clearly an auto‑sleep and low‑usage state kicking in when they sit idle, plus the auto‑shutoff when you take them off, which keeps them from trickling down in the case or on the nightstand. As for sound: I’m very happy with what they deliver for what they are. Are they audiophile‑level? No. Are they musical, spacious, and detailed enough to keep me engaged without digging so deep that they turn analytical at 2 a.m.? Absolutely. Bose, like all the big consumer audio brands, works within what I call the “gray” spectrum – a heavily researched, consumer‑friendly tuning with each brand’s own house tweaks. Sony completely rewrote their signature with the XM6’s new drivers. Bose, to my ears, kept their core voicing, just refined it a bit in the QC Ultra 2: slightly warmer, slightly more spacious, still very much Bose. I’m sure that trip would have gone much better if I’d had the QC Ultra 2 instead of the XM6, but I’m definitely sleeping better now that they’re here. For my use case – maximal ANC, low‑volume musicality, and enough comfort to fall asleep in them... they hit exactly the target I needed

I love these Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. I used these on an international trip and the active noise canceling (ANC) was amazing. It is truly the best. I also liked that I could toggle between ANC and "Aware Mode" with just one tap of a button so I could hear announcements or quickly speak to people at the airport when needed. The ANC is the best I've had on any headphones. It was so quiet on the plan with these headphones. It created a quiet sanctuary and blocked out any jet engine noise or chatter going on around me. This allowed me to really enjoy watching movies with them because it made the spatial surround sound really stand out. This allows you to hear the sounds the way the filmmakers intended. This Cinema Mode allows you to hear sounds spatially (sounds that are far off in the distance sound far out in the distance; sounds that are behind you sound like they are coming from behind you). The surround sound is so well executed and it's hard to believe this quality of sound is coming from headphones. The comfort of these (and all Bose headphones) are the best I've ever worn. They are light and the cups are soft and comfortable. The band does not feel tight even on my husband's ridiculously large head. The battery lasted my entire 30 hour flight (15 hours each way) without charging. Charging is fast with USB-C. It paired seamlessly with my phone and laptop. It has its own app if you want to refine the sound but works perfectly without any adjustments. Volume control is simple: just slide your finger along the raised groove on the right cup. When you turn your headphones on, it tells you the status of the battery so you'l always know how full it is. The ear cups are replaceable. I love that it comes with its own zippered, hard case (truly a nice touch given that so many products are cutting corners and making once included accessories an option to purchase). And can we talk about how luxe these headphones look? They will definitely elevate your style. The gold and black are classic and timeless.

I’ve owned the Bose QC35 II for 8 years and use them daily, so the QuietComfort Ultra is a significant upgrade. The noise cancellation is outstanding and easily the best I’ve experienced. Sound quality is well-balanced rather than bass-heavy like Sony’s XM series. With Immersive Audio off, the QC35 II still holds up surprisingly well, with only slightly less bass. Mids and treble are very similar. Immersive Audio is impressive and creates an open, speaker-like effect, though it sounds a little tinny to me, so I usually leave it off to extend battery life. Transparency mode is excellent—better than my AirPods Pro—and I can comfortably take calls without removing an earcup, unlike with the QC35 II. Comfort is exceptional. They’re lighter than the QC35 II, and I’ve worn them for over 10 hours a day without discomfort. Battery life has been excellent. I got through an entire weekend of around 24 hours of listening, plus another 20 hours across the following weekdays before needing to recharge on Thursday night. I mostly use Spotify Lossless wirelessly, but wired on my iPhone and iPad the sound quality is even better. As an enthusiast (not an audiophile), I’m very satisfied. Bluetooth performance is mostly reliable, though I experienced occasional static with a Pixel 9a, likely due to Android multipoint issues. My biggest disappointment is multipoint switching. My QC35 II switches audio almost instantly when I pause my TV and start a video on my phone. The Ultra has a noticeable delay of a few seconds, making it feel more like Sony’s implementation. The volume slider takes some getting used to, but it’s only a minor annoyance

6 days in, here are my thoughts. COMPARISON WITH SONY: Straight off the bat, have to say, much better than Sony. While I appreciate Sony’s palm over ear gimmicks, something to keep in mind is its impossible to tell which side is which because Sony made it really small on the outside (most headphones have inside L and R indicators), so I spent like an hour trying to figure out my whatsapp calls wouldnt go through — turns out it was the wrong side. SOUND: While Sony does have the nice gimmicks, Bose is unmatched for sound. The bass hits HARD, the sound is crisp and clear. Billie Jean and other trailer music or bass-heavy songs sound incredible. Noise cancellation is obviously also unmatched. Both Sony and Bose leak sound though, so keep that in mind. It’s not a huge issue for me, and it isnt that bad for me. Charging is pretty fast, im honestly blown away by how quick it charges. Within a few minutes, it jumps from 0 to 10, then about a while in, perhaps half an hour-to an hour, its at full (though id check other reciews to make sure). Connectivity is pretty easy too like airpods, switching between devices. Mainly, i turn off bluetooth in my phone and move to another device and just tap the connect button on bose if it doesnt go through the first time. The controls like EQ, mode, etc are pretty easy to go through using the app, but i dont know if i would recommend the shortcut feature, since its super easy to trigger it with just the slightest pressure, so take from that what you will. I would prefer not to trigger it that easily, but each to their own. My personal choice for EQ: base at 10, mid at 6, treble at 3, and test out Billie Jean. Cinematic is a solid choice for mode. I dont know too much about durability since im only a week in, but ive done a shake test, tested the hinges, and it works great. So far, pretty durable. Ive seen other reviews attest to this before buying it too. The design is honestly so much better than Sony xm6, looking a lot more “expensive” or sleek. It also feels about the same in comfort, but I have to give the edge to Bose for that. The ear puffs are very soft, is lightweight and the headphones are adjustable somewhat. The ear puffs are also replaceable whereas Sony’s are not. Apparently Sony has a connectivity bug going for years. In my opinion, while Sony can be a second cheaper option, Bose is a better longer term investment, and a better value for money. Im keeping this one. Best of luck choosing :)

Bose, non delude mai, suono avvolgente e pieno , nessun squilibrio e eccesso in riproduzione, materiali leggeri per un confort alto, ottima l’applicazione che consente una gestione ottimale del suono secondo i propri gusti, deluso dalle molte recensioni che trovano pecche , o che preferiscono restituire questo prodotto , ovvio ci sono cuffie con specifiche più alte , ma ovvio i costi sono superiori, ma vi assicuro che queste cuffie non hanno nulla da temere . Le consiglio …

Super genial, la calidad y el sonido espectacular de Bose. Mucho más de lo que esperaba

Hinweis: Meine Beurteilung beschränkt sich ausschließlich auf den klanglichen Aspekt aus audiophiler Perspektive. Ich habe bereits zahlreiche Bluetooth-Kopfhörer evaluiert, darunter Modelle wie Beats Solo3, Beats Studio3, Airpods Max, Airpods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM5/XM6/The Collexion, Nothing Headphone 1, Focal Bathys, Focal Bathys MG, Bowers and Wilkins PX8 S2, Sennheiser HDB 630, Sennheiser Momentum 4 und Bose QC Ultra Gen 1. Nun bewerte ich den Bose QC Ultra Gen 2. Während die erste Generation mich nicht überzeugen konnte, hat die zweite Generation klanglich bemerkenswerte Fortschritte gemacht. Ab Werk ist die Klangabstimmung Bose-typisch: ein überbetonter Bassbereich und spitze Höhen, die zu Lasten der Mitten gehen. Interessanterweise lassen sich diese Defizite durch den 3-Band-Equalizer exzellent beheben, was in der Kopfhörerwelt selten ist. Nach einer entsprechenden Anpassung (-5 Bass, -3 Höhen) treten die technischen Qualitäten hervor: klare Mitten, ein gut definierter, natürlicher Bass und luftige, aber nicht stechende Höhen. Die Klangbühne öffnet sich, und die Ortung wird präziser. Das Timbre wirkt deutlich natürlicher. Im Vergleich zu Konkurrenzprodukten wie den Sony XM6 oder Airpods Max ist der Bose Quietcomfort Ultra Gen 2 für mich klanglich überlegen. Die Sony-Modelle weisen meiner Meinung nach seltsame, stechende und "plastisch" klingende Mitten und Höhen sowie einen "klebrigen" Bass auf. Die Airpods Max bieten eine gute Klangperformance bis 4 kHz, danach wird der Klang jedoch unnatürlich. Der Sennheiser HDB 630 bietet klanglich natürlich eine noch höhere Qualität, und die Focal-Modelle sind hier außer Konkurrenz. Dennoch stellt der QC Ultra Gen 2 einen sehr guten Kompromiss zwischen Klangqualität und Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) dar. Zusammenfassend lässt sich festhalten: + Sehr guter Klang (nach Anpassung) + Exzellentes ANC + Hervorragender Tragekomfort - Lautstärkeregelung in etwas zu großen Schritten (ca. 4-5 dB pro Schritt) Somit kann ich dieses Produkt uneingeschränkt empfehlen.