Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)Price, Battery Life, Specs & Features
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The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are Bose's top in-ear noise cancelling earbuds. The 2nd Gen keeps CustomTune, Immersive Audio and up to 6 hours per charge, and adds wireless charging, clearer calls and the option to turn the touch controls off.
Best for
anc.
Adjustable noise cancelling with Quiet, Aware and Immersion modes, tuned to your ears by CustomTune.Confirmed: bose.com
call-quality.
Eight microphones and a new AI noise suppression system for calls, with one bud or both.Confirmed: bose.com
Travel.
Noise cancelling for trains and planes, and a case that charges on a wireless pad.Confirmed: bose.com
Comparison
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Price
$299
What it costs to buy. None of these need a subscription.
Weight
0.016 lb per earbud; case 0.132 lb
Grams in your ears. Lower is lighter.
Battery life
~6 hrs
How long it lasts on its own, away from a charger.
Cost over 3 years
AirPods 5$129AirPods 4$129
Pixel Buds 2a$129
Galaxy Buds 4$179.99
Pixel Buds Pro 2$229Weight
Battery life
Current list prices.
One earbud, not the pair, and not the case.
Battery life can vary based on usage, settings and firmware version.
If not this one
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is our pick for travel. Where it does not lead, here is what does, and why you would switch.
- If it is mostly for musicAirPods 5
It plays music in spatial audio tuned to a scan of your own ears.
- If you want the deepest sleep dataSoundcore Sleep A30
Built for sleeping in: about 3 grams per earbud, soft silicone, snore masking and sleep tracking.
- If calls are what it is forSamsung Galaxy Buds 4
You control a call from the earbuds, including with a head gesture.
Quick answers
All FAQsQuick answers
How much do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) cost?
$299 at Bose.com, in Black, White Smoke or limited-edition Deep Plum.
When did the QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) come out?
Bose announced them on June 12, 2025 and said they would go on sale at Bose.com later that summer. Bose did not give a US on-sale day.
Which Bluetooth codecs do they support?
SBC and AAC, plus Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, which adapts to lossless audio and low latency with Snapdragon Sound-certified devices.
Sep 14, 2023 · Announced
Bose announces the first QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Top questions
How much do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) cost?
$299 at Bose.com, in Black, White Smoke or limited-edition Deep Plum.
When did the QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) come out?
Bose announced them on June 12, 2025 and said they would go on sale at Bose.com later that summer. Bose did not give a US on-sale day.
Which Bluetooth codecs do they support?
SBC and AAC, plus Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, which adapts to lossless audio and low latency with Snapdragon Sound-certified devices.
How long does the battery last?
Bose rates the earbuds at up to 6 hours per charge, or up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio on. The case holds up to three more full charges. A 20-minute quick charge gives up to two hours of playback with Immersive Audio off.
Can the case charge wirelessly?
Yes. The 2nd Gen case charges on a compatible wireless charger, which is not in the box. Center the button on the back of the case on the pad. It also charges over USB-C.
What is new in the 2nd Gen?
Bose lists five changes from the first QC Ultra Earbuds: AI background noise suppression for calls, wireless charging, an improved ActiveSense, case battery level in the Bose app, and the option to turn the touch controls off.
Can they connect to two devices at once?
Yes. They support Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and stay connected to two devices at the same time.
Are they water resistant?
They are rated IPX4.
What comes in the box?
The two earbuds, a fit kit with 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L) and 3 pairs of stability bands, the wireless charging case, a 12-inch USB-C (A to C) cable and a safety sheet. A power adapter is not included.
What is Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode?
Immersive Audio is Bose's spatial audio: it places the sound in front of and to the sides of you, like a pair of stereo speakers. Cinema Mode is a preset that uses Bose TrueSpatial to give video a theater-like sound.
Can I use just one earbud?
Yes. Either earbud works on its own for music or calls. Bose says noise cancelling works best with both in.
What if the eartips do not fit?
The box has 3 sizes of eartips and 3 sizes of stability bands. Bose also sells Extra Small and Extra Large eartips and stability bands in sizes 0 and 4, and the Bose app has an Earbud Seal Test.
What is the return window and warranty at Bose.com?
Products bought from Bose can be returned within 30 days of receipt, and Bose products come with a 1-year limited warranty from the date of purchase.
Using it
Does it have noise cancelling?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), the current model: yes, it cancels noise.
What does it cost?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), the current model: it costs $299. That is the list price.
Does it work with my phone?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), the current model: yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
Does it do spatial audio?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), the current model: yes, it does spatial audio.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), the current model: yes for sweat and rain, but not for the shower. Its rating is IPX4. It is rated for splashes, not immersion.
Price and models
Is there a newer one?
No. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is the current model.