Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
Legendary comfort for all-day wear combined with class-leading ANC. When you need to hear your call partners clearly in extremely noisy environments, Bose creates an acoustic bubble like no other.
Our Verdict
Legendary comfort for all-day wear with class-leading ANC. No boom mic, but creates an acoustic bubble like no other for noisy environments.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Legendary all-day comfort
- •Class-leading ANC
- •Extensive microphone array
- •Lossless USB-C audio
- •30hr battery
✗ Cons
- •No boom microphone
- •Call quality trails dedicated business headsets
- •Expensive
Specifications
| Driver Size | Bose proprietary |
| Microphones | Multi-mic array |
| Battery | 30 hours |
| Audio | Lossless USB-C |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Comfort prioritizers
- ✓Noisy environment workers
- ✓Those wanting ANC + decent calls
Not For
- ✗Those needing best-in-class call quality
- ✗Budget shoppers
Where to Buy
Appears In
Best Wireless Earbuds 2025
Ranked #5
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