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2026-05-19T20:00:00
The best headphones! I got these primarily for work - I wanted the best noise cancelling & these are IT! Love the long battery life & how comfortable they are (I can wear them all day with glasses). Plus, they don't fall off if you're wearing them while working out!
Bri122

2026-05-19T20:00:00
This is my second pair. 1stGen but now Gen2's. I love the finish of the black & gold. Very comfy.
BeagleDad

2026-05-19T20:00:00
When my over-ear headphones started glitching out, I knew I had to find another pair immediately. I jumped on the Sony XM6's at first, but I quickly realized I didn't like the design and that most of the new features are essentially useless in NYC (like the volume lowering when you're speaking so you can hear during a conversation, but the mic picks up every little sound including the 8 million people around you, so my volume was constantly lowering when I wasn't speaking to anyone.) I decided to switch to these and I'm VERY happy with the design and color choices and how the headphones sound overall. I love the immersion mode even though it does drain the battery pretty quickly in conjunction with noise cancellation. I do think the ANC is slightly better on the XM6's, but I'm much happier with every feature overall on the QC2's.
Kim G.

2026-05-19T20:00:00
Expensive for what they are and annoying that within days of paying full price direct from Bose, they reduced price by £50. Phoned customer service and to avoid queue, system said they would call me back but they didn't bother.
Charles17

2026-05-18T20:00:00
I love them! The first ones I have ever had. I have been using ear buds. I love the color too!
Purp1

2026-05-17T20:00:00
Been using boses halo products for the last 15 years. These Gen2s do not disappoint.
Dylan

2026-05-17T20:00:00
These headphones are perfect for my gym workouts and walks. They sound amazing and they feel great
Ree

2026-05-16T20:00:00
I bought these two weeks ago. I have several earbuds from Bose,thought I would try your headphones simply awesome. Great product loyal customer always
Jbp1967

2026-05-16T20:00:00
Product quality and materials seem lower than previous QC models. From the volume and touch controls it seems lower cost decisions were. The controls are not as user friendly or intuitive as previous versions. There is a new noise (non verbal ) prompt that kept coming up switch meant it kept switching from one device to another but I couldn't figure out why it kept beeping which made things confusing what was going on without a verbal prompt. Seems this product went a few steps back from what worked perfectly fine in previous model QCs or my 700s. Overall I think the materials feel subpar and shouldn't mean a headset at this price point nor do they feel premium like my 700s did. The sound quality is excellent along with the noise canceling which is one of the main reasons I've continued to purchase Bose products but the materials quality on these new ones feels subpar/ cheap/ fragile .
RG

2026-05-15T20:00:00
Excellent quality , superb sound , still getting used to the controls after a week - but everything works as per the research I completed. Quick delivery - NOTE - dont pay for super quick as mine arrived within 4 days on standard delivery.
W1CK

2026-05-14T20:00:00
Love them used them for a recent trip and enjoyed the quiet from the plane
MellyB

2026-05-14T20:00:00
They are so light, I barely feel them on my head. I can easily where them all day.. They sound spectacular for my taste. I don't like too much base so I have them at factory setting and it sounds really well balanced to me. I love the quality of the material as well and the colors are very appealing. The noise cancelling is the best in the business.
Ron

2026-05-14T20:00:00
Bought as replacement to my older Bose earbuds. Beautiful look, sound and great features. My one disappointment is that the noise cancelling was not as strong as I had hoped.
CrzyCnuk

2026-05-13T20:00:00
Got these for my wife for when she travels. Noise cancelling on the plane was a large consideration. I liked these very much when I tried them. Bose sound is wonderful, they are ver light and extremely comfortable. I haven't tried all the options, but there are enough to sattisfy every need..
EskimoBlueDay

2026-05-12T20:00:00
2 weeks with them and what a game changer n all aspects. Now?. I'm a little bit on the " Dumbo" side. ?? a bit bigger earpads would be great. Other than that this are amazing headphones. The noise canceling is #1.
SeaBullDoo

2026-05-11T20:00:00
I bought these thinking they would be better for in office use. They have not been able to cancel out nearly as much noise as I was hoping they would and sadly I think I will have to use my Sonys again. I'm really disappointed as I paid a lot of money for them and didn't get much product for the money.
OB1

2026-05-11T20:00:00
These are such a disappointment compared to my old, tried and true Boses that I've had for at least 9 years. I've actually taken to using my old ones instead of these ones most of the time. These have an updated look and our Beautiful, but unfortunately they just suck. Occasionally they will cut out altogether, even if I have them only connected to one device. They don't find my source reliably, even when it is in my pocket, or next to where I'm sitting. Never mind dog walks when my phone is in my back pocket. It will just cut out constantly in those cases. If I were not so outrageously lazy I would send them right back because they were a lot of money to be this disappointed. Have a look at Reddit, this is a common problem, and the only way to stop it from cutting out when you're listening to music or books or anything else? You have to disable certain features. So all these new features they've introduced become useless because their Bluetooth technology just sucks.
Cautionary t.

2026-05-10T20:00:00
Replaced ~5year nc700. Cant hear any difference, was hoping for improved noise cancelling and better sound but feels its pretty much the same product.
TheJoe

2026-05-10T20:00:00
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! THE SOUND QUALITY IS FAR ABOVE ANY OF MY EXPECTATIONS QUICK DELIVERY!
JR R.

2026-05-09T20:00:00
Didn't receive headphones. Returned to Bose by customs for incorrect paperwork. It's been 10 days and still haven't received a refund
SM

2026-05-08T20:00:00
My dad got this for me and I love it so much Bose is better than beats.:)
Turboempire

2026-05-07T20:00:00
Great sound and noise cancellation. Well thought features as well.
PJM77

2026-05-06T20:00:00
Bought this for upcoming dental work LOL and a plane trip soon. These are superior and the noise cancelling is amazing!! The sound quality is unmatched. I bought the purple and they are so comfortable!!!! LOVE
BOSE

2026-05-06T20:00:00
Bought them 2 weeks ago, everything it's awesome, sound quality its amazing. Really comfortable and beautiful
DPuma85

2026-05-06T20:00:00
Good headphones. Convenient lossless resolution wired USB C listening. Good foldable design. Weird bubble sounds when noise cancelling mode encounters bumpy bus rides. Bass is good but not overpowering. Mic quality is okay. AirPods Max2 mic is better.
Ozy

2026-05-06T20:00:00
I love my new Bose Ultra Headphones! Sound, comfort all incredible! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because the mechanics of it do take some getting used to. Maybe because I was just used to my old Bose but the new ones don't seem to work as efficiently. It's hard to know exactly when they're on or off. And they don't fit in the case as nicely as the old ones. But I would still only purchase Bose.
DotHurl

2026-05-05T20:00:00
Great audio and noise canceling! I work in a metal fabrication shop and these work wonders !
Blaze

2026-05-04T20:00:00
The best headphones that I have owned from Bose, hands-down, top quality and I own probably about six pair of bows, headphones, and these by far are the best thank you Boss
LillieMae03

2026-05-04T20:00:00
Amazing product, love the immersive sound, premium finish and desert gold adds another layer of class and appeal on the eyes.
Ali B.

2026-05-01T20:00:00
Simply the best headphones we have bought! We picked up 2 pairs as they were on special, and also received the 10% off direct from Bose. A great deal and we love our headphones.
Trev M.

Black, White Smoke, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold, Driftwood Sand
Body: Plastic, Aluminum, Leather (Protein)
Ear Cushion: Protein Leather
Around Ear Circumaural
On Head Adjustable
Removable Cushion
Built-in Microphone
Yes
Adjustable Noise Cancelling, Active Noise Cancelling, Echo Reduction
Yes
Yes
30 hours
3 hours
Yes
USB-C Port
Bluetooth, A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming, HFP Bluetooth, AVRCP Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy
5.4
30' (9.14m)
Bose App
Required, included
Lithium ion
Non-universal
1
1.77 x 6.2 x 8.07" (4.5 x 15.75 x 20.5cm)
9.33 oz (264.47g)
Midnight Violet With Stand & Wall Charger: 192223273528 | White Smoke With Stand & Wall Charger: 192223273511 | Desert Gold With Stand & Wall Charger: 192223273535 | Desert Gold Base: 017817859516 | Driftwood Sand With Stand & Wall Charger: 192223273542 | White Smoke Base: 017817859561 | Driftwood Sand Base: 017817859547 | Black Base: 017817859585 | Black With Stand & Wall Charger: 192223273504 | Midnight Violet Base: 017817859592
| Models | $399.00 $449.00 Save:$50.00 (11%) In Stock 10 Styles Available | $299.00 $429.00 Save:$130.00 (30%) In Stock 2 Styles Available | SKU: BOQC45BLK MFR: 866724-0100 $299.00 In Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Noise Canceling | Microphone, Noise Canceling | Microphone, Noise Canceling, Water Resistant |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Earpiece Style | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Cup Style | Closed-back | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Form Factor | Overhead Headband | Overhead Headband | Overhead Headband |
| Kit Style | Base | Base | Base |
Obsessively engineered with our best noise cancellation and spatialized audio for immersive listening, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) make every note expand, every piece of dialogue hit harder, and every melody take up more space. They're crafted with luxe materials for unrivaled comfort and premium design, letting you sink deeper than ever into your favorite songs and video content.
The next level of legendary sound
Next-gen QC Ultra Headphones deliver even more luxe listening with improved noise cancellation, more immersive modes, refined materials, and effortless playback.
Our best noise cancelling
Now better than ever with next-gen ActiveSense technology that smooths spikes in noise.
All you listen to. Totally immersive.
Spatialized audio now for both music and movies; All-new Cinema Mode enhances video with nuanced, layered sound.
Seriously plush. Super stylish.
Refined with polished metal. And the ear cushions are still as soft as ever.
Even easier listening
Better head detection, quicker startup, and power-saving features mean more music.
Sink deeper into sound
Get premium sound for whatever your listening mood. Choose from Quiet, Aware, Immersive Audio, or Cinema Mode depending on the moment.
A new mood with every mode
Quiet Mode engages full noise cancellation, so you can listen uninterrupted. Aware Mode lets the outside in, only when you want it.
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 in front of you. It's like always listening from the acoustic sweet spot.
Hear every line. Feel everything you watch.
All-new Cinema Mode spatializes and balances surround sound and dialogue of video content, delivering a movie-like experience wherever you go and bringing your favorite video content to life in a whole new way.
This sound's personal
Get world-class noise cancellation and audio performance tailored to your ears' unique shape via CustomTune technology. The result? Every beat hits harder, every time you listen.
Sleek meets soft
An updated design adds style to your listening. And they're as comfortable as ever, too.
A hug for your ears
Plush cushions wrap your ears in a soft embrace, while the headband distributes pressure evenly.
Designed to turn heads
Refined metal materials catch the eye with a premium polish, while the inlaid logo adds to the luxe look.
The app makes it even easier
Breeze through setup and personalize your headphones 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.
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