Rank 4 of 8 in Over-ear headphones
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
broadly tested 6 tests from 4 countries · 4 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Sound 85
Noise cancelling 88
Comfort 95
Battery 87
Prices · United Kingdom
Retailers
Strengths
- Top-level noise cancelling and a very comfortable fit (TechRadar)
- Lossless playback over USB-C; battery lasted 27 hours 12 minutes with ANC in testing (SoundGuys)
- Top marks for comfort (10 out of 10), very good hands-free call quality (Clubic)
Weaknesses
- Outdone by current rivals for sonic transparency (What Hi-Fi?)
- Very expensive; has to be switched on even for wired listening (HIFI.DE)
- No LE Audio, aptX only with Snapdragon Sound devices; a little slow to power on (Clubic)
Tests reviewed
Where the tests disagree.
Each dot is the average test result of one country, converted to 0–100. The further apart the dots, the more it pays to read the individual reports.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) ± 6 pts
Specifications
| Weight | 250 g |
|---|---|
| Battery life (manufacturer) | up to 30 h with ANC |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive |
| Also known as | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2. Gen.) (DE), Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (Gen 2) (FR) |