# Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones The text version of the iDevice Guide at https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap. Same data as the page, last updated 2026-10-11. > Bose's flagship noise cancelling headphones. The 2nd Gen adds lossless audio over USB-C, Cinema Mode and up to 30 hours of battery. $449. - Status: On sale - List price: $449 (The maker's own starting price.) - Released Oct 2, 2025 (source: [Bose Newsroom](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones)) - Guide: https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap - Last updated: 2026-10-11 ## Can it do this? - **How long does the battery last?** Up to 30 hours in Quiet and Aware modes, 23 with Immersive Audio on and 45 with noise cancelling off. A 15-minute charge gives up to 3 hours. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#can-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) - **What does it cost?** It costs $449. That is the list price. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#can-what-does-it-cost)) - **Does it work with my phone?** Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#can-does-it-work-with-my-phone)) - **Does it have noise cancelling?** Yes, it cancels noise. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#can-does-it-have-noise-cancelling)) - **Does it do spatial audio?** Yes, it does spatial audio. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#can-does-it-do-spatial-audio)) ## Works with Works with iPhone and Android. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) work with Android?** Works. Yes. The Bose app is on Google Play, Google Fast Pair speeds up the first pairing, and phones with Snapdragon Sound also get aptX Adaptive. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#q-android)) - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) work with Bose app?** Works. The Bose app sets up custom modes, EQ and shortcuts and installs updates. The headphones also work without it, over your phone's Bluetooth settings. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#q-companion-app)) - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Hi-res and lossless audio?** With a limit. Lossless over USB-C at 16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz. On Bluetooth, aptX Adaptive works only with Snapdragon Sound phones; iPhones use AAC. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones). Checked 2026-10-10. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) work with iPhone?** Works. Yes. They pair with iPhone over Bluetooth, the Bose app is on the App Store, and Siri works through the volume strip shortcut. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#q-iphone)) - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Low-latency gaming?** With a limit. Over a USB-C cable, yes. On Bluetooth, Gaming Mode lowers latency only with a Snapdragon Sound source. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-10. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Spatial audio?** Works. Yes. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes any source with Still or Motion settings, and Cinema Mode is tuned for video. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-10. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Two devices at once?** Works. Yes. Multipoint keeps them connected to two source devices at the same time. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones). Checked 2026-10-10. - **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Voice assistant?** Works. Yes. Set the volume strip shortcut in the Bose app, then press and hold it to reach your phone's assistant, such as Siri, Google or Bixby. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). Checked 2026-10-10. ## Questions ### How much do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) cost? Bose lists them at $449 at its US store, the same price it launched them at. Bose runs sales on them, so check the price block on this page before you buy. Source: [Bose Newsroom](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faq-how-much-do-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-cost)) ### When did the QC Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) come out? Bose announced them on September 10, 2025 and put them on sale on October 2, 2025. The first QuietComfort Ultra Headphones were announced on September 14, 2023. Source: [Bose Newsroom](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faq-when-did-the-qc-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-come-out)) ### How long does the battery last? Bose rates them at up to 30 hours in Quiet and Aware modes, 23 hours with Immersive Audio on, and 45 hours with noise cancelling turned off. A 15-minute charge gives up to 3 hours, and a full charge takes 3 hours. Source: [Bose Newsroom](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faq-how-long-does-the-battery-last)) ### Can they connect to two devices at once? Yes. They support multipoint over Bluetooth 5.4, so they stay connected to two source devices at the same time, such as a phone and a laptop. Source: [Bose Newsroom](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faqs-can-they-connect-to-two-devices-at-once)) ### Can I use Siri or Google Assistant with them? Yes. Set the volume strip's shortcut in the Bose app to your phone's voice assistant, such as Siri, Google or Bixby, then press and hold the strip to talk to it. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faqs-can-i-use-siri-or-google-assistant-with-them)) ### Do they play lossless audio? Yes, over a USB-C cable. Plugged into a USB-C phone or computer, they take 16-bit audio at 44.1kHz or 48kHz. Over Bluetooth, aptX Adaptive can adapt to lossless with a Snapdragon Sound phone. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faqs-do-they-play-lossless-audio)) ### Are they good for gaming? Wired over USB-C they give lossless, low-latency audio. On Bluetooth, Gaming Mode lowers latency with aptX Adaptive, but only with a Snapdragon Sound source. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faqs-are-they-good-for-gaming)) ### Are they waterproof? No. They have no IP rating, and Bose's advice is to avoid using them anywhere they may get wet. Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html). ([on the Guide](https://idevice.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones/roadmap#faqs-are-they-waterproof)) --- 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-ultra-headphones/roadmap. This file: https://idevice.com/guide-text/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones.md. ## Questions and answers ### Using it **What does it cost?** Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), the current model: it costs $449. That is the list price. Source: Bose **Does it work with my phone?** Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), the current model: yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone. Source: Bose **Does it have noise cancelling?** Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), the current model: yes, it cancels noise. Source: Bose **Does it do spatial audio?** Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), the current model: yes, it does spatial audio. Source: Bose ### Price and models **Is there a newer one?** No. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is the current model. Source: iDevice **How much does the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones cost?** List price: $449. Source: [bose.com](https://www.bose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones) ### Works with **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Spatial audio?** Yes. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes any source with Still or Motion settings, and Cinema Mode is tuned for video. Works Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html) **Do the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) support Voice assistant?** Yes. Set the volume strip shortcut in the Bose app, then press and hold it to reach your phone's assistant, such as Siri, Google or Bixby. Works Source: [Bose](https://www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html)