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2025-09-15T20:00:00
This earbuds 2nd Gen are amazing. I love the way they look, I love the way they sound. The quality of the of the sound while listen podcasts and music is very clear. The quitecomfort feature just makes the sound even better. I've been a Bose customer for quite a while and I have different products from them, but definitely Bose continues to be the leader of the sound. These are some of my experiences with this new item: The quality of the sound, top notch. Definitely user friendly for meetings, travels or workouts. Sweat resistant. (And I'm pointing this out because I've had other brands and they stop working due to the sweat.) Great quality look. Excellent product.
ALopez9
2025-09-12T20:00:00
The executive summary of my experience so far is pretty simple, THEY ARE FANTASTIC. That knowledge and several dollars will get you a coffee so here's a little more information. Over the years I've owned the first generation of Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, Apple's AirPods (Pro), and for quick cheap SoundCore Earbuds (A40) as well as a variety of Bose QuietComfort Headphones. I received the QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Earbuds and was pleasantly surprised at just how good they were at noise cancelling and how they reproduced sound. They were excellent but in my living room where I first tried them, isn't much of a test. Fortunately, I had to fly across country a few days after they arrived so I grabbed them, my SoundCore, and Bose QuietComfort Headphones so I could see how they compared on a long-ish flight. I expected them to beat the SoundCore but thought the true test would be comparing them to the headphones. Simply put they were better at noise cancelling and sound quality which surprised me. I really enjoyed the "Cinema" mode while watching a movie (The Martian) but found all the available modes worked as great. My one concern is on both the going and return flight a full charge lasted between 4 and 4.5 hours. So, international flights or full days on Zoom would require recharging somewhere in the day. I simply put them in their case and recharged them for about 20 minutes and that gave me 30% battery which allowed me to finish the flight in noise cancelled bliss. Don't hesitate to purchase these, they really are fantastic.
Satisfied C.
2025-09-12T20:00:00
I snagged the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) in Black through their beta program in July 2025, a month before they hit shelves. At $299, theyre not cheap, but as a guy who lives for music and survives the daily grind of NYC commutes, Ive been putting these buds through their pacessweaty jogs, packed trains, and endless video calls. After a month, heres my unfiltered take, straight from the heart. 1. Sound That Hits Different These earbuds sing. Im no audio snob, but I know what makes my playlists pop. Spinning Tame Impalas "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards," the bass hums deep and warm, while vocals float cleanly over the mix. The Immersive Audio mode is like the bands playing in my skullperfect for zoning out to a movie on my phone. I messed with the EQ in the Bose Music app to nudge the mids up for podcasts, and it saves my tweaks like a charm. Against my AirPods Pro 2, these sound richer; Sonys WF-1000XM5 might win for nitpicky detail, but Bose nails the vibe for everyday jams. No crackle at full blast, and aptX Adaptive keeps my Bluetooth connection rock-solid. 2. Fit That Sticks At 6.24 grams per bud, theyre light enough for all-day wear. The box comes with nine ear tip and band combosmediums locked in perfectly for my ears. Ran a 5K in humid August heat, and they didnt budge, even when I was dripping. Theyre a tad chunky for smaller ears, but the IPX4 rating laughed off a drizzle during my evening walk. 3. ANC Thats Practically Magic Boses noise cancellation is still the champ. It turns subway clatter and office buzz into a whisper. The new adaptive tech handles wind noise way better than the last modelI barely noticed gusts on a breezy Brooklyn bridge stroll. Aware mode lets me eavesdrop on train announcements without that weird hollow effect. Calls? My voice comes through crisp, though a storm-level windstorm might sneak into the mics. 4. Battery & Build That Lasts Im getting the full 6 hours with ANC ondrops to 4 with Immersive Audio crankedand the case packs another 18 hours. Wireless charging is a lifesaver; I toss it on my Qi pad while I sleep. A 10-minute charge gives 2 hours, which saved me when I forgot to juice up before a gym sesh. The case is sleek, fits my pocket, and took a tumble onto my hardwood floor without a scratch. 5. The Not-So-Perfect Bits The touch controls drive me nuts sometimesbrushing my hair back pauses my music half the time. The apps slick but could let me tweak gestures more. And yeah, $299 stings if youre not obsessed with sound or ANC. 6. Why Theyre My New Faves These buds are my ride-or-die. They make morning runs feel cinematic and work calls less soul-crushing. Bose leveled up without reinventing the wheel4.8/5 stars, just shy of perfect because of those controls. If you want earbuds that feel like an escape, these are it.
I S.
2025-09-11T20:00:00
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds II are hands-down the best-sounding earbuds I've ever tried. The Immersion and Cinematic modes are incredible-perfect for both music and movies. I use them daily and they never disappoint. The active noise cancellation is next-level. I can listen to audiobooks while mowing the lawn and still hear everything clearly without turning up the volume. My favorite feature is the multipoint Bluetooth connection. Switching between my phone, tablet, and TV is effortless thanks to the Bose app-it's super intuitive and reliable. Yes, they're pricey-but the performance, comfort, and features make them absolutely worth it.
Greg
2025-09-11T20:00:00
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, BOSE took my music experience to a whole new level! How can they keep making something great, greater?! All I can say is YES!!!! It's worth the upgrade! The difference is noticeable as soon as you put on the gen2.
Pape
2025-09-10T20:00:00
If you familiar with Bose quite comfort headset you are familiar with exceptional sound and ANC. Now you have it in earbuds form factor. I bought it a month ago and super pleased and happy
Krigeron
2025-09-10T20:00:00
I received the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds Generation 2 product complimentary from Bose and was asked to share my feedback after testing them. * Initial pairing challenge: Unsure if this was an isolated pairing experience or not. I have the iPhone 13 Pro Max that's running iOS 18.6.1. I went through the setup in the Bose app and pairing didn't work as expected/directed. Ultimately, I needed to connect the earbuds through the native iOS Bluetooth menu first and then the Bose app recognized the earbuds and the rest of setup continued flawlessly. * Gesture swiping: * I love the swipe up gesture to increase volume and swipe down to decrease volume. * Touch controls are easy to use. * Play, pause, skip, and reverse tracks controls work great in Apple Music. * Shortcut configuration for each earbud: This was incredibly easy to configure. My right earbud is set to use the Access Your Voice Assistant option and my left earbud is set to use the earbuds' Cycle Through Modes (e.g., aware, quiet, immersion) option. * Phone calls: Phone calls are crystal clear, both for me and the person on the other end. * Modes: * Active noise cancellation is insane; love this! * Aware mode is great; can leave earbuds in and know exactly what is going on around me * EQ in the Bose app sounds fantastic with immersion mode! * Battery life: * Battery life with Aware mode enabled = 6 hours medium volume * Battery life with Quiet mode enabled = 6 hours medium volume * Wireless charging: The wireless charging option is much appreciated. * Multipoint connectivity: Multipoint connectivity works great between an iPad and iPhone - watching a movie in iCloud was tested. * Automatic in-ear detection: Really like the functionality of the automatic in-ear detection; when you are listening with both earbuds and decide to take only one of them out of your ear, music automatically pauses. When you are listening with only one earbud and decide to take it out of your ear, the same result occurs. Ultimately, I give these two thumbs up. They are fantastic sounding and since I've tested and listened to music and podcasts, I've found myself reaching for them on a regular basis.
JackieM
2025-09-07T20:00:00
Long time user of Bose products and so when I got my QC Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 I was hopeful of something good. I wasn't disappointed, these are awesome. The sound quality, fit, comfort are all great but the Active Noise Cancellation is off the scale good. Well done Bose.
BTAdelaide
2025-09-05T20:00:00
Bought this last week and very happy with it! It is the best noice cancellation earbuds of 2025!
Jimmie T.
2025-09-03T20:00:00
Excellent sound and very comfortable. Find that the charge lasts a long time. Needed to order large tips a pity they don't come with them.
Jk
2025-09-01T20:00:00
I bought abput a month ago and I love them! They fit very well and isolate sound like the sony xm4 over-ear.
Windows_Commmands
2025-08-30T20:00:00
I use them when I go for a run. First I bought Apple Airpods 4, then I bought Airpods Pro 2. When I used to go running, these AirPods would come out of the ears But I have been very happy ever since I bought these Bose QC Ultra 2 earbuds. You can use them during play with complete confidence. And the sound quality is very excellent And they're much more awesome than all of Apple Airbuds. I love them
Shiraz
2025-08-27T20:00:00
So far, I'm very impressed with the QC Ultra 2. It's a replacement for my original Quiet Comfort Earbuds
GS
2025-08-27T20:00:00
I bought Bose QC earbuds 1st Gen some years!...this 2nd Gen is awesome and another level up! In fact all my sound systems are Bose Products. Startedvoff with Lifestyle 28 system(2004)...n still awesome in my theatre room! Bose products are reasonably priced and surely value for money! Keep it up Bose!
Night S.
2025-08-25T20:00:00
Best noise cancellation earbuds in the market right now
Raheem
2025-08-20T20:00:00
More than my expectations of the immersive feature which is very much in the highest quality of earbuds feature that is comparable to Headphones analogue Quality. I'm impressed ????
MT777
2025-08-18T20:00:00
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are the best earbuds that I have come across. The noise cancellation feature is superb, and easy to adjust. Very pleased with this purchase.
sykesdh
2025-08-12T20:00:00
2 weeks old earbuds. ANC works once in while. Connection problems still exists, like v1. Right earbud not working, reset the earbuds now left earbud isn't working. Reset again. 2 earbuds back sound but right bud has lower volume. I've contacted service and can wait for a repair instead of a replacement.
Frank
2025-08-10T20:00:00
I replaced my old Bose In ear buds with these and it is a significant improvement especially with the microphone for calls
Tom2025
2025-08-05T20:00:00
I bought my Bose ears recently and wow, it's the best noise counselling Iv ever heard. The sound quality is typically excellent from Bose as you'd expect. Excellent product
Bose f.
2025-08-04T20:00:00
The noise cancelling is sick and stuff and the comfort is sick but it needs a butt fix and appointment improvements on the noise cancellation just one more bug fix some improvements and that's all it needs
Noll D.
2025-08-03T20:00:00
Better than the iPods. Great functionality. Perfect fit in your ears
TimeLordJedi
2025-08-01T20:00:00
Bought these last month best air buds I've had sound is crisp and they are of high quality
Deuce s.
2025-07-31T20:00:00
Love all the features the noise cancelling feature is incredible there's are by the best earbuds I've tried and I use them with my iPhone.
Chris 1.
2025-07-31T20:00:00
After purchasing bose quietcomfort ultra gen 2 ear buds i was extremely impressed with the fitting to my ears and the additional fitting options, was expecting the volume to louder as my old wired ear phones were, little disappointed with the volume but overall good quality
Bungle 7.
2025-07-28T20:00:00
2nd pair and adio drops out all the time. Definatly a noise canceling isse. Bode won't admit to this though.
Andy b.
2025-07-26T20:00:00
Superb sound quality Easy to use Up 2 date appearance
Jonc
2025-07-24T20:00:00
I do notice better sound quality, but like the ability to turn off touch controls, when listening to audiobooks at night. Gen 1s were too sensitive. And the earwax guard makes sense. Looking forward to future updates.
Ken H.
2025-07-19T20:00:00
I've had these for a couple of weeks now and they have hardly left my ears. Fantastic sounds and really excellent noise cancelling. Well worth the money spent
Mills69
2025-07-19T20:00:00
I have many Bose products and very happy with the engineering, product and sound quality. However, I cannot stop the thumping noise during runs. I've tried each of the ( fitment variations and mode settings to no satisfaction. Unfortunately, I will be returning these.
Cory
Black, Smoke White
Plastic (PC-ABS), Silicone, Metal
In Ear
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Adjustable Noise Cancelling
IPX4
4
Yes
6 hours
2 hours
USB C PORT
A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth
5.3
30' (9.14m)
Bose App
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
3
Earbud: 1.18 x 0.49 x 0.98" (29.97 x 12.45 x 24.89mm) (Each)
Case: 2.60 x 2.35 x 1.06" (66.04 x 59.69 x 26.92mm)
Earbud: 0.256 oz (7.25g) (Each)
Case: 2.1 oz (59.8g)
017817861120
Great earbuds! Awesome sound and ANC.
By Krigeron
If you familiar with Bose quite comfort headset you are familiar with exceptional sound and ANC. Now you have it in earbuds form factor. I bought it a month ago and super pleased and happy
They're GREAT!!!!
By Satisfied C.
The executive summary of my experience so far is pretty simple, THEY ARE FANTASTIC. That knowledge and several dollars will get you a coffee so here's a little more information. Over the years I've owned the first generation of Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, Apple's AirPods (Pro), and for quick cheap SoundCore Earbuds (A40) as well as a variety of Bose QuietComfort Headphones. I received the QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Earbuds and was pleasantly surprised at just how good they were at noise cancelli...
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When music means everything, there's the next-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. Because every listen deserves the premium, personalized audio of CustomTune tech, our best in-ear noise cancellation, and the comfortable fit of our best earbuds. So you get a heart-stopping experience every time you press play.
The best. Now even better
Feel all the feels every time you listen, because each song deserves premium audio, world-class noise cancellation, and the best earbud experience.
Uninterrupted listening with advanced Bluetooth
Clearer calls with next-gen voice pickup
Easier charging with wireless capabilities
Our quietest in-ear noise cancelling
In Quiet Mode there are no distractions - just music. Aware Mode lets you hear what's around you, while ActiveSense tech still smooths spikes in unwanted noise.
Listen like only you can
Get world-class noise cancellation and sound performance tuned to your ears' unique shape. The result? Bigger goosebumps and more chills every time you press play.
Bose Immersive Audio - the realest feels
Try what it feels like to have what you're hearing spatialized, taken out of your head, and placed beyond your earbuds. It's like always listening from the acoustic sweet spot.
Fit? Check
Nine combinations of eartips and stability bands means you can find a fit that lets you focus on the beat - not your buds.
The app makes it even easier
Breeze through setup and personalize your earbuds in the Bose app. Create custom modes with a noise cancellation level of your choosing, access Adjustable EQ, pair with select Bose products, and get updates - always ready for the next song.
Premium, personalized audio
CustomTune tech adapts the sound to the shape of your ears for the best audio performance for you.
World-class noise cancellation
Choose Quiet Mode for our best in-ear noise cancelling, or Aware Mode to let in your surroundings.
All-day comfortable fit
Soft silicone eartips and stability bands give you a snug, comfortable fit that won't quit all day long.
Listen uninterrupted
Multipoint connectivity lets you pair to multiple devices at once and switch between them effortlessly.
Now charge wirelessly
Power up with the wireless charging case and listen for up to 6 hours of play time (up to 4 with Immersive Audio). The case itself holds up to three full charges.
Customize with the Bose app
Get to the music quicker with step-by-step setup and make the earbuds totally yours with customizable EQ and shortcuts.
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