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This Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd gen) price drops to $379 (originally $449), its lowest price ever, according to Price trackers. That reduction makes them easy to consider (for more early Prime Day discounts and shopping advice, check out Our ongoing coverage), even with strong competition this year from such models Sony’s WH-1000XM6. Bose hasn’t changed the formula much in this second generation—you still get an over-ear design with plush padding and a firm but comfortable clamp for a secure fit. The only noticeable tweak is that the frame now uses a glossy metal finish instead of matte, giving it a slightly more premium feel without changing how it wears.
The feature set is extensive and mostly well-executed—these headphones support Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint pairing, so you can stay connected to a laptop and phone at the same time without fiddling with settings. There’s also a USB-C connection for wired listening, which unlocks lossless audio, which many competitors still leave out. Plus, they automatically turn on when you turn them on and slip into low-power mode when left flat, which is a small quality-of-life upgrade you’ll quickly notice in everyday use. Battery life is rated at 30 hours with active noise cancellation turned on, which is in line with most premium options. Bose lets you charge and listen via USB-C at the same time, a practical addition for long work sessions.
What do you think so far?
Performance-wise, the noise cancellation holds up well in a variety of environments, eliminating airplane rumble, muting bus engines and pushing most cafe chatter into the background, so you don’t need to adjust the volume just to stay immersed, notes This PCMag review. As for the sound, these headphones deliver a rich, bass-forward profile with volume and detail intact. Tracks with a heavy low-end, such as electronic or hip-hop, come with depth and punch without overwhelming the mix, and vocals sound full, though a slightly recessed midrange means guitars and some instruments don’t cut through quickly. Also, while you get presets and sound control modes in the companion app, its simple three-band EQ doesn’t give you much room to fine-tune the sound.
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