Obsessively engineered with our best noise cancellation and spatialised 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 unrivalled comfort and premium design, letting you sink deeper than ever into your favourite songs and video content.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) – Driftwood Sand
Original price was: €449.95.€439Current price is: €439.
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Description
QuietComfort Ultra
Headphones (2nd Gen)
Obsessively engineered with our best noise cancellation and spatialised 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 unrivalled comfort and premium design, letting you sink deeper than ever into your favourite 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.
Spatialised audio now for both music and films; all-new Cinema Mode enhances video with nuanced, layered sound.
Seriously plush.
Super stylish.
Refined with polished metal. And the ear cushion 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 spatialised, 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 spatialises and balances surround sound and dialogue of videos content, delivering a film-like experience wherever you go and bringing your favourite 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 personalise your headphones in the Bose app. Create custom modes with a noise cancellation level of your choosing, access Adjustable EQ, pair with selected Bose products, and get updates – always ready for the next song.
Premium, personalized audio
CustomTune tech adapts the sound to the shape of your ears for the best audio performance for you.
Our best noise cancellation
Choose Quiet Mode for our best around-ear noise cancelling, or Aware Mode to let in your surroundings.
Luxe comfort
Soft cushions hug your ears, while the headband distributes pressure evenly for extended listening.
Listen for longer than ever
Play for up to 30 hours in Quiet and Aware Mode (23 with Immersive Audio). And now listen while you charge with the included USB cable.
Personalized, lossless sound
Optional wired listening provides crystal-clear, lossless sound that reveals every nuance of the music.
Customize with the Bose app
Get to the music quicker with step-by-step setup and make the headphones totally yours with customizable EQ and shortcuts.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions / Weight
| Headphone: | 19.5 cm H x 13.9 cm W x 5.08 cm D (0.25 kg) |
| Carry case: | 21.1 cm H x 15.7 cm W x 6.1 cm D (0.2 kg) |
Materials
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Battery
| Battery life: | Up to 30 hours¹ |
| Battery charging time: | Up to 3 hours² |
| Quick 15-minute charge: | For up to 2.5 hours² |
| Battery charge method: | USB-C |
¹ Testing conducted by Bose in April 2025 using production-representative Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and a variety of music tracks using A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming at RSSI signal strength of 75dBm. Volume set to a playback loudness of 75 dB, 3-band EQ set to zero, in Quiet Mode (full noise cancellation). With Immersive Audio off, playback time was up to 24 hours before battery depletion. With Immersive Audio on, playback time was up to 18 hours before battery depletion. Battery life varies based on settings and usage.
² Testing conducted by Bose in April 2025 using production-representative Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. Quick charge testing consisted of charging headphones with battery depleted (to the point of no audio playback) for 15 minutes, then resuming audio playback with volume set to a playback loudness of 75 dB, 3-band EQ set to zero, in Quiet Mode (full noise cancellation) with Immersive Audio switched off, resulting in up to 2.5 hours of playback time before battery depletion. With Immersive Audio on, playback time was up to 2 hours before battery depletion. Time to achieve fully charged headphones was determined by charging headphones with battery depleted (to the point of no audio playback) to 100% battery charge.
Microphones
- Built-in microphones
Bluetooth
| Bluetooth range: | Up to 9 m (30 ft) |
| Bluetooth version: | 5.4 |
| Codecs: | Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) and Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) |
Inputs
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Controls
| Touch: | Volume, skip track, phone calls, customisable shortcut |
| Buttons: | Listening modes |
| Bose App | |
| Siri |
Additional information
| Brand | Bose |
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| Headphone Features | Wireless, Noise Cancelling, with Microphone |
