QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Desert Gold - Limited Edition

Absolutely blown away by these headphones. The sound quality is incredible with deep bass, crystal clear vocals and a really immersive feel, especially with the spatial audio turned on. Noise cancelling is excellent too — perfect for flights, trains and busy environments. What surprised me most is how light and comfortable they are. I’ve used AirPods Max before and while they sound great, these Bose QC Ultras are far better for travel in my opinion. They’re noticeably lighter, don’t clamp your head as much and are much more comfortable for long listening sessions. I can wear them for hours without any discomfort. I also rate them above my older Sonys, however I do use the Mk5 Sonys for when I’m in need of good inears Battery life has been brilliant and the build quality feels premium without being overly heavy. Bluetooth connection is fast and reliable as well. If you travel a lot or just want premium headphones that are comfortable enough to wear all day, these are easily 5 stars. Bose absolutely nailed it with these. Paired with a Questyle QCC pro and iPhone so release lossless audio

Excellent noise cancelling and sound quality. I upgraded from gen 1 after they gave up on me (after six years daily use) Tried a couple of cheaper options first but these are the best by far. The battery life is great with simple USB C charging. I have fallen asleep in bed with these on a few times so comfort and durability is right up there too.

These are great. They ooze quality. The sound quality is superb, as you’d expect from Bose. Very comfortable & light to wear & the active noise cancelling is extremely effective. High quality all round.

The sound and ANC would be great if these stayed on your head. I'm amazed that for £350 you have to use rubber bands or buy chinese rubbery aftermarket headphone sleeves to stop them falling off. What a waste of time!

I had the previous model and these are way better. So comfy to wear and don’t pinch your ears with the prolonged use pressure. Clear quality sound even on loud.

first of all the frequency response is designed to save battery at the sonic experience - for this price point, I expected better high end and a proper quality driver, so as a music producer it failed my expectations. you do not compare these to Apple. next we have the colours, this is premium on the cups but not convinced about the gold chrome whatever it is. they are lightweight and are not too tight. I use them mainly for the gym and do my writing in coffee shops.. and they are okayish at blocking outside noise, i have to turn up the music a bit, apple ones are superior at this. in the gym they need to stay under tension on your head, and while they are not squeezing properly from sides, even after bending them for more grip for the sides.. you have to compensate for this by tightening then upwards from the large/small head size adjustment- until you have enough tension and call it good enough. I tried to check if I can replace the earpads for the future event, they seem glued, not sure about this point. as I did not forced nor did research. Edit: earcups are replaceable. battery is fine, leather seems cheap. I wanted to return but I ripped the box too soon and so badly than is too late. this is what happens when you trust the price and advertising..

Knowing a lot of consumers of these types of headphones, you've already done a bunch of research before you got here; but you're reading this so just as an extra heads up... The controls are easy to understand and use. I'm always happy to just go with what's available that way as I do most things through the device I'm attaching them to and can understand that when you press a button a thing happens. The feel and weight definitely sets itself apart from cheaper alternatives. I wear them all day during work and they don't hurt even a little bit. I have a tiny skull but they are very comfortable on the smallest band length. The noise cancelling is, according to far too many youtube videos that I've watched, absolutely best in class. If you try to disagree with that then I won't be able to hear you, so job done. They connect to everything, bluetooth wise, without fuss or issue. I'm usually quite careful with expensive purchases like this, which must be why I dropped them on the floor the first day I used them. Absolutely nothing broke or even scratched so that's a lovely relief. I now carefully place them in their satisfyingly designed case when not charging them with the provided cable. There are so many things for you to fiddle with in the app that it gives you the illusion of free will in a late-state capitalist cost of living crisis. Clever girl.

For me, the best overall ANC headphones. In terms of the acoustics, the Sony M6 is generally considered superior, but I personally have not found that distinction. They sound great, and immersive mode is my choice. The EQ could be better in the app, but maybe that will be update from future firmware. As for comfort, they are way ahead of the competition. Long haul flights will be so much more comfortable as well as noisy train/metro travel. They look great with premium build quality- I chose desert gold. Battery life is good enough for my requirements covering long travel journeys with ease. I do wish Bose kept the physical button for volume control, but the touch slider is OK once you get used to it. Also, the headband adjustment is not ratcheted which I prefer, but relies on a smooth tug, which sometimes results in an asymmetrical look. These are small niggles! Overall, for me they are the best options. In summary, great ANC, ultra-comfortable fit, strong acoustics, and premium quality looks.

I researched a lot of headphones before choosing the QC Gen 2. I had an older version of Sony’s flagship before so I felt these ones needed to be great. After using then consistently for several months I can say they are. What makes them great is in the name. Quiet- yes noise cancelling is great without hiss, not quite as quiet as Sony, but I would say that the way it feels is more natural. Pass through is superior, I can use these for conference calls and hear myself perfectly and voices are crisp and clear. Comfort- I can use these for hours and even fall asleep with them on…nuff said. Sound- these sound great out of the box and the 3 band EQ is more than enough to perfect them. It’s hard to describe this sound, its precise and warm, offering a satisfying and immersive experience in every genre. Most important is that it’s not fatiguing, allowing longer term playback and enjoyment. Price- seems high, but the quality is worth it.

I’ve owned the Bose QC35 II for 8 years and use them daily, so the QuietComfort Ultra is a significant upgrade. The noise cancellation is outstanding and easily the best I’ve experienced. Sound quality is well-balanced rather than bass-heavy like Sony’s XM series. With Immersive Audio off, the QC35 II still holds up surprisingly well, with only slightly less bass. Mids and treble are very similar. Immersive Audio is impressive and creates an open, speaker-like effect, though it sounds a little tinny to me, so I usually leave it off to extend battery life. Transparency mode is excellent—better than my AirPods Pro—and I can comfortably take calls without removing an earcup, unlike with the QC35 II. Comfort is exceptional. They’re lighter than the QC35 II, and I’ve worn them for over 10 hours a day without discomfort. Battery life has been excellent. I got through an entire weekend of around 24 hours of listening, plus another 20 hours across the following weekdays before needing to recharge on Thursday night. I mostly use Spotify Lossless wirelessly, but wired on my iPhone and iPad the sound quality is even better. As an enthusiast (not an audiophile), I’m very satisfied. Bluetooth performance is mostly reliable, though I experienced occasional static with a Pixel 9a, likely due to Android multipoint issues. My biggest disappointment is multipoint switching. My QC35 II switches audio almost instantly when I pause my TV and start a video on my phone. The Ultra has a noticeable delay of a few seconds, making it feel more like Sony’s implementation. The volume slider takes some getting used to, but it’s only a minor annoyance

Bose, non delude mai, suono avvolgente e pieno , nessun squilibrio e eccesso in riproduzione, materiali leggeri per un confort alto, ottima l’applicazione che consente una gestione ottimale del suono secondo i propri gusti, deluso dalle molte recensioni che trovano pecche , o che preferiscono restituire questo prodotto , ovvio ci sono cuffie con specifiche più alte , ma ovvio i costi sono superiori, ma vi assicuro che queste cuffie non hanno nulla da temere . Le consiglio …

The noise cancellation is amazing. The sound quality too good.

I own the Bose QC 35, Ultra Gen 1, and now the Ultra Gen 2. I have to say that they are all great headphones but the Gen 2 are a cut above. Call quality is crystal clear. Sonically they are excellent. Noise reduction is fantastic. Battery life is great and they are comfortable for all day wearing. Materials, craftsmanship, and quality are also excellent. I've purchased the Sony's and returned them because they are not as good as the Ultras. I highly recommend these headphones. UPDATE: I ended up returning these headphones because the Bluetooth connection to my phone and computer stopped working with the app. Very frustrating experience. I selected multipoint in the app and connected the primary connection to my phone and the secondary connection to my HP Laptop PC. The problem is that YouTube doesn't work when the Headphones are selected in my laptop as the sound output device in Settings. When I deselect the Bose Headphones in my Laptop Settings, YouTube works. With the Bose Ultra's selected when I click on play in YouTube it immediately stops playing as if I removed the headphones from my head. I called HP Technical Support but they were of no help. They had me go through a bunch of useless troubleshooting steps that I already did to no avail. And I had trouble understanding the HP Technical Support because the Technician spoke with a heavy Indian accent. I ended up returning the Headphones and purchasing another pair to see if that clears up the problem. I want the Bose Ultra headphones to work because I really like the product. I received the second pair of Ultra Gen 2 headphones today. They are in desert gold and look beautiful! I downloaded the Bose App to my phone. On the App I went to my devices and selected Sources and then clicked on Multipoint. I paired the headphones to my cell phone and then I went to settings on my laptop computer and selected Bluetooth connections and then selected the Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 Headphones. I clicked on YouTube's Play and this time YouTube responded correctly by playing the song without stopping like it did previously. These headphones work! I am now a happy customer since my Ultra Gen 2's work flawlessly. UPDATE 2 Been wearing these headphones 10 hours per day and have to say that they are the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. They continue to perform flawlessly however, I wish Bose would bring back the voice feature which announces the connection settings and the battery levels as in previous generations. They replaced this feature with a series of buzzes and pops which are rather uninformative. The ANC on these HPs is unreal. I have 2 loud air filters running 24/7 in the computer room and the ANC completely eliminates the sound. Also phone call clarity both incoming and outgoing are vastly improved. Battery duration is also noticeably improved. By placing the HPs down flat earcups down they enter a sleep mode. Finally don't waste your money and time purchasing the Sony WH-1000XM6. The Bose HPs are much better. They are more comfortable, they fold up for easy portability, the build quality is better, the design is sleeker (better headband, hinges and joints; the Sony's are boxier), and are sonically better than the WH-1000XM6. UPDATE 3 Turns out that Bose has a trade in program. So I traded in my QC 35II for an Ultra Gen 2 and got a $150 discount. I had to purchase the HPs on the Bose website however so I need to return the Amazon HPs back to Amazon. The other issue is that Bose sold the Gen 2s to me at full MSRP of $449 even though the Bose website and Amazon listed the HPs for $379. I called Bose to negotiate the better price but they wouldn't do it saying that the $379 price is a promotional discount and it doesn't apply to the Trade-In program. I am not a happy Bose customer as a result. UPDATE 4 Finally received my trade-in headphones. They set up perfectly. My phone and my computer stream seamlessly to the headphones. I am very happy with the Ultra Gen 2's even with the misunderstanding with Bose on the price. I got the Ultra Gen 2's for $299 after my trade-in. Sonically the Ultra Gen 2s are excellent. ANC works perfectly and call quality is also excellent. The Bose App is very easy to use. FINAL UPDATE I am still loving the Ultra Gen 2's. I've been listening to them 10 to 12 hours a day. Battery duration is excellent. They sound truly amazing. They work flawlessly.