Rank 3 of 7 in Wireless earbuds Sources disagree
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
broadly tested 6 tests from 4 countries · 4 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Sound 90
Noise cancelling 84
Comfort 90
Battery 70
Prices · United Kingdom
Retailers
Strengths
- Top-level noise cancelling, plus very good microphones for calls (TechRadar)
- Powerful, full-bodied sound; secure and comfortable fit; very clear voice transmission (What Hi-Fi?)
- Warm sound with strong bass, good voice isolation on calls, aptX Adaptive (HIFI.DE)
Weaknesses
- Only 5 hours 34 minutes in the battery test; very limited equaliser (SoundGuys)
- Bass very prominent, too much energy in the treble; no LE Audio, only three ear-tip sizes (Clubic)
- Only IPX4, no Auracast (HIFI.DE)
Tests reviewed
| Source | Country | Issue | Original verdict | Converted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIFI.DE | Germany | 07/2025 | 9.1 | 91 |
| Clubic | France | 10/2025 | 8/10 | 80 |
| TechRadar | United Kingdom | 07/2025 | 5/5 | 100 |
| What Hi-Fi? | United Kingdom | 07/2025 | 5/5 | 100 |
| Digital Trends | USA | 08/2025 · as reported by testberichte.de | 4,5 von 5 Sternen | 90 |
| SoundGuys | USA | 07/2025 | 7.7 | 77 |
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 Earbuds (2nd Gen) ± 10 pts
Specifications
| Battery life (manufacturer) | 6 h with ANC |
|---|---|
| Battery life with case | up to 24 h |
| Weight | 7.7 g per earbud |
| Ingress protection | IPX4 |
| Also known as | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2. Gen.) (DE), Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2e gen) (FR) |