# Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-21. > Bose's over-ear noise cancelling headphones, second generation. Immersive Audio, lossless sound over USB-C, multipoint Bluetooth and up to 24 hours of battery. $359. - Status: On sale - List price: $359 (The official starting price.) - Released Aug 13, 2026 (source: [Bose Newsroom](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones)) - Guide: https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap - Last updated: 2026-10-21 ## Can it do this? - **What does it cost?** It costs $359. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#can-does-it-have-noise-cancelling)) - **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth 5.4. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#can-how-does-it-connect)) - **Does it do spatial audio?** Yes, it does spatial audio. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#can-does-it-do-spatial-audio)) ## Works with Works with iPhone and Android. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) work with Android?** Works. Yes. Android phones set them up with Google Fast Pair, and the Bose app is on Google Play. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#q-android)) - **How do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) handle charging standards?** Works. They charge over USB-C, and you can listen while they charge. The power adapter is not included. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-21. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) support Hi-res / lossless audio and codecs?** Works with limits. Lossless audio up to 24 bit/48 kHz plays over the USB-C cable. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-21. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) work with iPhone?** Works. Yes. They pair over Bluetooth, and the Bose app for iPhone handles settings, EQ and updates. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-21. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#q-iphone)) - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) support Spatial audio / head tracking?** Works. Yes. Bose Immersive Audio with Still, Motion and Cinema modes works with any audio source. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). Checked 2026-10-21. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) support Voice assistant / AI?** Works. Yes. A button on the left earcup opens your phone's voice assistant or Spotify Tap. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). Checked 2026-10-21. ## Questions ### How much do Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) cost? $359.00 at Bose's US store, with free shipping and returns and a 30-day return policy. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faq-how-much-do-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-cost)) ### When did the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) come out? Bose announced them on August 6, 2026. Preorders opened August 8 at $359, and they started shipping on August 13. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faq-when-did-the-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-come-out)) ### How long does the battery last? Bose rates them at up to 24 hours of listening, or 18 hours with Immersive Audio on. A 15-minute charge gives up to 2.5 hours, a full charge takes 3 hours, and you can keep listening while they charge. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faq-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) ### Do they have spatial audio? Yes. Bose TrueSpatial Technology adds three Immersive Audio modes: Still, Motion and Cinema. Before this, they were only on the QuietComfort Ultra line. Immersive Audio works with any audio source. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faqs-do-they-have-spatial-audio)) ### How good is the noise cancelling? They use Bose QuietControl noise cancelling, with Aware Mode when you want to hear the world. A six-microphone system helps keep the noise out even when the seal is not perfect, like over glasses. You can turn it down or off in the Bose app. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faqs-how-good-is-the-noise-cancelling)) ### Can I use them with a cable? Yes. The USB-C cable plays lossless audio up to 24 bit/48 kHz and charges them while you listen. A USB-C to 3.5 mm cable is in the box for analog sources like in-flight entertainment. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faqs-can-i-use-them-with-a-cable)) ### Can they connect to two devices at once? Yes. Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint keeps them connected to two devices at the same time. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faqs-can-they-connect-to-two-devices-at-once)) ### Are they good for calls? Bose says calls are clearer than on the first generation, with better background noise filtering. Over USB-C they also work as a headset for Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap#faqs-are-they-good-for-calls)) --- Source: iDevice (https://idevice.com). Every spec, rumor and grade above links to where it came from. Full Guide: https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **What does it cost?** It costs $359. That is the list price. Source: Bose **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. Source: Bose **How does it connect?** It connects over Bluetooth 5.4. Source: Bose **Does it do spatial audio?** Yes, it does spatial audio. Source: Bose ### Price and models **Is there a newer one?** No. The Bose QuietComfort Headphones is the current model. Source: iDevice **How much does the Bose QuietComfort Headphones cost?** List price: $359. Source: [bose.com](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones) ### In the box **What's in the box?** Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), Carry case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Safety sheet. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html) ### Works with **Do the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) support Voice assistant / AI?** Yes. A button on the left earcup opens your phone's voice assistant or Spotify Tap. Works Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphones)