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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Published date: 25/Sept/2026

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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Key Features

Battery Life
6 hours
24 hours total
Noise Cancelling
Adaptive ANC
Resistance
IPX4
Bluetooth
5.3
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Weight
7.3 g each
Earbud Type
In-ear
Stabiliser fins

What Customers Say

Reviewers and owners consistently rate the noise cancelling among the strongest they have tested in true wireless earbuds, and most found call quality clearly improved over the first generation. The stability bands give a comfortable, secure fit, the sound is punchy and full-bodied, and the addition of wireless charging and smooth multipoint switching was widely welcomed. The app's adjustable noise cancelling modes and fit tuning also won praise.

The recurring complaints are battery life that is only average and unchanged from the first generation, bulky earbuds and case that suit smaller ears less well, and a basic three-band EQ.

For flagship noise-cancelling earbuds, reviewers agree they are one of the best choices for blocking noise and taking calls, as long as battery life is not your top priority.

Who Should Buy This

  • Commuters and flyers who want adaptive noise cancelling for travel,
  • Home workers who need multipoint for a phone and a laptop at once,
  • Frequent callers who want call noise reduction and wind reduction,
  • Gym-goers who want stability bands to keep the earbuds in place,
  • Owners of Qi chargers who want to drop the case on a wireless pad.

Who Should Skip It

  • All-day listeners who want long playback from the earbuds themselves,
  • Small-eared listeners who want the lightest possible earbuds,
  • Swimmers who need earbuds rated for submersion rather than splashes.

What Experts Says

Overall Assessment and Positioning

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are Bose's flagship in-ear earbuds, built around adaptive noise cancelling and a secure fit from stability bands. They compete with the flagship earbuds from the other major brands, with noise cancelling, calls and comfort as their main selling points rather than battery life.

Key Strengths and Standout Features

Adaptive noise cancelling and a transparency mode cover everything from flights and trains to crossing a busy road, while call noise reduction and wind noise reduction aim to keep your voice clear outdoors. The stability bands come in 3 sizes alongside 3 pairs of ear tips, which helps the earbuds stay put during workouts, and the IPX4 rating copes with sweat. Multipoint keeps a phone and a laptop connected at once, spatial audio adds a wider presentation for films, and CustomTune tailors the sound to your ears. The case charges on a Qi pad as well as over USB-C, and a 20-minute charge is listed as giving 2 hours. Bose quotes 6 hours per charge, with the case listed as taking the total to 24 hours, so heavy users will be returning the earbuds to the case during a long day.

Value Proposition and Who It's Best Suited For

These suit frequent travellers, commuters and home workers who put noise cancelling and calls first, and gym-goers who want a secure in-ear fit. Listeners who want the longest battery life per charge, or smaller and lighter earbuds, should compare them with other flagships first.

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ChoiceWise Scores: 77 Out Of 100

Sound Quality
pending
Noise Cancelling
98
Battery Life
60
Call Quality
98
Comfort & Fit
53
Features & Connectivity
75

The ChoiceWise Score is calculated using a defined methodology based on the features and factors that matter most in this category. Read our full scoring methodology: choicewise.app/methodology#score

Earbud typeIn-ear
Fit styleStabiliser fins
Active noise cancellationAdaptive ANC
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
MultipointYes
Audio codecsSBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Spatial audioYes
Transparency modeYes
Microphones8 microphones
Call noise reductionYes
Wind noise reductionYes
Battery life (earbuds)6 hours
With charging case24 hours total
Quick charge2 hours from 20 minutes
Charging time (earbuds)120 minutes
Case chargingUSB-C, Qi wireless
Earbud weight7.3 g each
Charging case weight59.9 g
Ear tips supplied3 pairs
Ear tip materialSilicone
ControlsTouch + swipe
Volume control on earbudsYes
Bluetooth version5.3
AppBose
Voice assistantSiri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Other featuresSnapdragon Sound CustomTune
ColourDesert Gold Midnight Violet Deep Plum
ReleasedJune 2025
Box contents2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L) 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3) Wireless charging case 30 cm USB-C (A to C) cable Safety sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Bose quotes 6 hours of playback from the earbuds, and the charging case is listed as taking that to 24 hours in total.

A 20-minute charge is listed as giving 2 hours of playback.

Yes, the case charges over USB-C or on a Qi wireless charging pad.

Yes, it has adaptive active noise cancellation, plus a transparency mode for letting outside sound in when you need to hear it.

The earbuds are rated IPX4, which means resistance to sweat and splashes. They are fine for workouts and light rain, but they are not built to be submerged.

Yes, multipoint lets the earbuds stay connected to more than one device at a time, such as a phone and a laptop.

The box includes 3 pairs of ear tips in S, M and L plus 3 pairs of stability bands in sizes 1, 2 and 3. Each earbud weighs 7.3 g.

They are listed as working with Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa through your phone.

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