Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 Review
World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
Specdex verdict The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Bose still owns the noise-cancellation crown. The QC Ultra 2 narrows the sound-quality gap to Sony XM6 while staying more comfortable for marathon listening.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 versus its closest rivals
- +Deepest ANC on the market
- +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- +Bose Immersive Audio
- −No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
- −Cable not included
- −Pricier than XM6
Who's the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Battery sub-score of 88 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
At $449 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 93 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2.
- Headphones
- Hard travel case
- USB-C charging cable
- 3.5 mm audio cable
- Airline adapter (region-dependent)
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Driver | 35 mm |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery | 30 hr (24 with ANC) |
| Charging | USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + Snapdragon Sound |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 254 g |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ANC | Hybrid · 8-mic |
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