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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 Driver
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.4
battery life hours 30
67 Overall Score
Price $379
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong build (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average sound (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
What owners think
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95/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Headband | metal |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Codecs | Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity, Cinema Mode, CustomTune Technology, Noise Cancellation, Spatialized Audio |
| Surround | Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity, Cinema Mode, CustomTune Technology, Noise Cancellation, Spatialized 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 MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 45 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 470 | 48 | - | 32 | 38 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Open Closed Back | - | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen | 82.5 | 66.6 | 97.2 | 17.6 | 68.1 | 28.7 | 99.6 | 92.9 | 68.6 |
| Sennheiser Momentum MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 79.2 | 70 | 97.5 | 75.1 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.2 | 92.3 | 90.2 | 72.5 | 79.2 | 0 | 99.7 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.5 | 50.6 | 87.2 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.9 | 91.5 | 50.6 | 70 | 99.9 | 93.9 |
| Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 Compare | 30.4 | 78.5 | 77.1 | 94.3 | 83.7 | 86.5 | 96.2 | 92.9 | 83.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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