Headphones · Review
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
Strong noise cancellation and excellent comfort for less than the Ultra, let down by a 24-hour battery that now trails cheaper rivals.
86
out of 100
Our verdict
Bose's standard QuietComfort gets a meaningful refresh in its second generation, inheriting Immersive Audio and Cinema mode from the Ultra line and adding wired lossless playback over USB-C. Noise cancellation remains strong and comfort is excellent, helped by a light 230-gram frame and revised pads. Battery life is unchanged at 24 hours, which now looks short against cheaper rivals, and Bluetooth tops out at AAC. The 3.5mm jack is gone, though a USB-C-to-3.5mm cable is in the box.
What's good
- Strong ANC for less than the Ultra
- Very comfortable and light at 230g
- USB-C lossless audio and use while charging
- Gains Immersive Audio and Cinema modes
What's not
- 24-hour battery trails cheaper rivals
- No aptX or LDAC
- 3.5mm jack removed
- Price is close to the QC Ultra on sale
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- Over-ear, wireless (USB-C wired)
- Noise cancellation
- Active, with Aware, Immersion and Cinema modes
- Battery life
- 24 hours ANC on (18 hours with Immersive Audio)
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.4, SBC/AAC, multipoint, USB-C lossless 24-bit/48kHz
- Weight
- 230g