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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen)

Name: Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen)
Brand: Bose
SKU: B0FDKQ2FG6
Price: 399.99 USD

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noise cancelling

8.7/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.7

0.010.0

At 8.7, its noise cancelling beats 87% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 61 of the 238 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

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Key specs

Battery Life Wireless

30 hBelow average

30 h

11 h100 h

below average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.

Charging Method

USB-CMost common

Usb-c89%Micro usb8%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Bluetooth Version

5.4

5.028%5.325%5.216%5.411%

5.4 appears on 11% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Connection Type

Most common

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Bluetooth is the most common — on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).

Battery

Battery Life Wireless: 30 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 180 min
Battery Life Anc On: 27.2 h
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Connection Type: Bluetooth wireless, wired USB-C, wired 3.5mm
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Multipoint Devices: Yes - 2 devices
Headphone Jack: Yes
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 250 g
Color Options: Black, white, blue, midnight violet, driftwood sand, desert gold
Ear Pad Type: Synthetic
Foldable: Yes

Features

Spatial Audio: Yes
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Physical buttons, touch controls, mobile app
Eq Customization: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes

Build

IP Rating: None
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic with thin metal casing
Water Resistance: No
Material Ear Cups: Protein leather

Microphone

Count: 10
Microphone: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Active noise cancellation

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Ambient Mode: Yes - adjustable level
Driver Size: 35 mm
Frequency Response: 10-22000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 22000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 10 Hz
Frequency Response Signature: Balanced with slight forward midrange
Impedance: 32 Ω
Noise Cancellation Type: Active

Identity

Model Number: QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN

Release

Date: September 12, 2025
Msrp Usd: 449 USD
Year: 2025

Lab data

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen): frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	8.2
25	10.1
32	10.7
40	9.7
50	8.1
63	6.3
80	5.8
100	4.8
125	3.5
160	1.7
200	0.5
250	-0.5
315	-1.3
400	-1.6
500	-1.4
630	-0.8
800	-0.5
1000	-0.2
1250	1.0
1600	2.8
2000	7.3
2500	9.8
3150	8.6
4000	7.5
5000	5.0
6300	5.3
8000	6.3
10000	4.8
12500	-1.9
16000	-8.7
20000	-17.6

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen)

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen): passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-2.8
26	2.2
33	0.3
41	0.5
52	0.3
65	-1.1
82	-2.9
103	-4.4
130	-4.0
163	1.3
205	4.0
259	8.7
325	11.7
410	11.1
516	11.9
613	14.1
772	19.7
972	18.8
1220	21.3
1540	19.7
1940	24.6
2440	26.4
3070	24.7
3870	29.4
4870	40.2
6130	41.1
7720	51.0
9720	47.8
12200	46.7
15400	49.6
19400	36.2

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen)

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen): noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	9.1
26	13.1
33	21.3
41	26.8
52	24.4
65	19.8
82	22.2
103	24.9
130	27.3
163	27.9
205	27.2
259	26.7
325	29.8
410	33.8
516	38.4
613	34.4
772	34.4
972	28.3
1220	21.9
1540	24.3
1940	29.6
2440	26.7
3070	23.8
3870	28.2
4870	40.1
6130	42.3
7720	49.2
9720	44.5
12200	47.0
15400	50.0
19400	36.2

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

8.2/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed October 2025

Noise cancelling8.7

Isolation7.1

Battery life9.4

Comfort & fit9.0

Connectivity9.7

Design8.0

The verdict

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen.) are a solid set ofheadphones that compete well with the current ANC leaders. Though there are some rough edges, these are good headphones for those who don't want to tinker too much.

✓Liked: Decent sound, Good ANC, USB-C lossless, Price

✕Could be better: In-app EQ, Some connection issues, No IP rating

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