100
“Bose’s latest Ultra buds are the complete wireless package”
Publisher score: 5/5
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
$299 · CustomTune technology, Snapdragon Sound, Immersive Audio, Bluetooth 5.3 · 2y 10m old
85
Review
Radar
8.7
User score
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Spec sheet
Key features
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Build and fit
- Weight
- 0.016 lb per bud; 0.132 lb charging case
- Wearing style
- True wireless in-ear earbuds
- Build
- Plastic (PC-ABS), silicone, metal
- Water resistance
- IPX4 water resistant
Wireless and connections
- Noise control
- Adjustable active noise cancelling
- Charging
- USB-C; approx. 2 hrs battery charge time; wireless charging case; 20 min quick charge gives up to 2 hrs playback
- Battery
- Up to 6 hrs earbuds; case holds up to 3 additional charges
- Connections
- A2DP Bluetooth audio streaming, HFP Bluetooth, USB-C charging, Wireless charging case
- Microphones
- Built-in microphone; eight microphones with AI-powered noise suppression
- BT codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
Review evidence
Audio specialist reviews
76
“SoundGuys's score is positive but more measured, so treat Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) as a conditional pick rather than an automatic buy. The product profile flags CustomTune technology, Snapdragon Sound, Immersive Audio, Bluetooth 5.3.”
Publisher score: 76/100 · 33mo ago
75
“The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Truly Wireless are the next generation of the QuietComfort Earbuds II Truly Wireless. They're premium, wireless in-ear headph...”
Publisher score: 75/100 · 33mo ago
Review evidence
Tech publication reviews
100
Expert ReviewsRead review ↗
“Bose's class-leading noise cancellers have been refreshed and are back with a few extra tricks up their sleeve”
Publisher score: 5/5
90
Hothardware
“Bose's QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds are the total package, delivering fantastic sound and first-rate active noise cancellation.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5
90
PCMag
“The second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds produce warm and bright audio, charge wirelessly, and are unmatched in their ability to silence your surroundings, making them easy to recommend.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5
82
Mashable
“Are we reaching the limits of premium earbuds?”
Publisher score: 4.1/5
73
TechRadarRead review ↗
Publisher score: 73/100 · 33mo ago
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Buying notes
Value todayStrong buy
High review score for the money. 85/100 at $299. Uses the lowest in-stock retailer price we can see.
Worth checking
Verify ANC pressure, voice pickup, and transparency handling in train, street, and office noise.
Score distribution
90–100
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80–89
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70–79
3
60–69
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Highest100
Median90
Lowest73
Reviews8
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