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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Black
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| Type | Over-ear wireless headphones |
|---|---|
| Noise cancellation | Over-ear noise cancelling with mic |
| Audio | Spatial audio |
| Battery | Up to 30 hours of play time |
| Comfort | Plush ear cushions and headband padding |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Plush ear cushions and headband padding keep long listening sessions comfortable
- Spatial audio widens the soundstage for a more immersive feel on music and movies
Cons
- Battery life runs somewhat shorter than top competitors, so heavy travel days may need a charge
- Plush over-ear cushions can trap warmth around the ears during long sessions
Skip it if
Skip it if you regularly go long stretches between charges — its play time runs somewhat shorter than top competitors.
How we assessed it
We synthesized this
The QuietComfort Ultra pairs over-ear noise cancelling with plush ear cushions and headband padding, so the fit stays comfortable through long listening sessions rather than pinching after an hour. Spatial audio widens the soundstage, adding an immersive dimension to music and movies. With up to 30 hours of play time, it's a strong pick for commuters and desk-bound listeners who want quiet and comfort for most of a day on one charge.
Two honest trade-offs: play time runs somewhat shorter than top competitors, so heavy travel days may need a mid-day top-up, and those same plush cushions can trap warmth around the ears during long sessions. Our read is a synthesis of Bose's documented specs and the QuietComfort line's comfort reputation, not a hands-on test — see how we test.