What’s New in the Latest Generation | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) refine Bose’s most premium over‑ear headphones with improved battery life, smarter usability features, and new immersive audio options—while retaining all of the core technologies introduced in the first generation.

What’s New in QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Design & Build

• New premium finish with more polished metal components
• Same overall design and comfort as Gen 1, with a more refined look

Power & Everyday Convenience

• Automatic power on/off using on‑head detection (no power button required)
• Simplified Bluetooth disconnect: place the headphones flat on a surface to disconnect and enter low‑power standby

Battery & Wired Audio

• Improved battery life compared to Gen 1
• USB‑C wired audio support for lossless listening over USB

Noise Control & Listening Modes

• Ability to fully turn off noise cancelling for a traditional listening experience
• Refined ActiveSense adaptive noise control

Immersive & Spatial Audio

• New Immersive Audio mode: Cinema Mode, designed for clear dialogue and a wider, more externalized soundstage

Connectivity & Calls

• Bluetooth 5.4
• Improved multipoint device switching
• Enhanced call performance

Features Retained from QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (1st Gen)

• CustomTune sound calibration technology
• Customizable listening modes
• Adjustable EQ via the Bose app
• Spotify Tap
• Snapdragon Sound support
• Google Fast Pair (for compatible Android devices)
• Signature QuietComfort comfort and noise‑cancelling performance

Summary

The first‑generation QuietComfort Ultra Headphones introduced Bose’s most advanced personalization and immersive audio features. The 2nd Gen model builds on that foundation with longer battery life, USB‑C lossless audio, Cinema Mode, smarter power behavior, and a more premium exterior—without changing the core sound and comfort that define the Ultra lineup.