Bose - QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) - Wireless, Over Ear, Active Noise Cancelling, Immersive Audio, USB-C Charging - Dewdrop Mint

The price is exactly the same as last generation which was a pleasant surprise. The design roughly is the same but with updated hardware/internals. As an entry point to the Bose ecosystem it’s a solid choice. It honestly gives the 2nd Gen Ultras some thought. The performance gap is close when you compare the difference in cost. Plus those colors really stand out & shine. Dewdrop Mint & Eucalyptus Green were tied but ultimately chose the latter. Very happy with these headphones.

Comfort --------------------------- The Bose Quietcomfort headphones are comfortable to wear for a prolonged period. I was able to watch through a whole movie without having to adjust it once. It stays put on the ears and the insulation provides a perfect seal eliminating the outer noise. Noise Cancelling and various modes -------------------------------------------------------- The Bose QuietComfort headphones offers one of the best noise cancellation feature. It totally blocks outside noise (like the loud rumble from the HVAC) and I was just able to enjoy the music. And the 2nd Gen QuietComfort comes with the Immersive mode on the non-ultra model. Immersive mode offers a notable difference to music lovers and feels like we are in the middle of it and the Cinema mode offers an amazing experience and puts us right into the movie. The difference between Immersive and Cinema modes is the Still and Motion feature. Immersive puts you in the center even when you are moving around; whereas in the Cinema mode, when you move away from the source, the audio moves accordingly. There are so many other modes to choose from based on the need, like the outdoor mode which blocks the wind noise or the workout mode. This also let users create custom mode to hear the music just the way we like for every environment we are in. There is a dedicated shortcut button, which is customizable to cycle through the various modes of our choice or to summon the voice assistant or invoke Spotify. The most awesome feature of this headphone is it lets users set the custom level of noise cancellation offering a balance of anywhere between total isolation and complete awareness of the outside environment suiting to every need. Sound Quality ---------------------------- There is a lot of difference between hearing a loud high bass sound and a rich acoustic sound with highest level of clarity. We cannot feel the difference unless we actually try it. And once we do, there is no going back. The sound clarity is so rich and every instrument sounds very clear and this completely elevates the listening experience. And when this is coupled with the noise cancellation, it is a serene experience. Call quality ---------------------------- The call quality is extremely good and the person at the other end can hear me loud and clear even in a noisy environment. The noise cancellation isolated the outside sound and we were able to converse very clearly. Multipoint --------------------------------------- The Multipoint connectivity feature is pretty useful as I was able to answer my phone calls while watching a movie on the TV without having to juggle around for my other set of earbuds. It can pair to two devices at once and store quite a lot of devices, so it just connect to the ones that’s on and already saved. Battery Life and foldable design ------------------------------------------- Battery life is pretty awesome. After using it for around 10 hours with mixed use for music, movie and calls, there is still 70% battery life remaining; this easily will last more than 24 hours. The headphones fold into a cute little box (provided) making it handy to carry around. Conclusion ------------------------------- The Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones has an amazing sound, noise cancellation, comfort and lasting battery making it a perfect choice for all day usage for a rich, clear sound. Listening in this headphones helps us isolate from the outside world when needed. The immersive, cinema and other modes are now available in the Bose's base model of QuietComfort Gen 2 making this an excellent choice.

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen. deliver very good sound quality, excellent noise canceling, and the familiar comfort Bose is known for. They’re easy to enjoy right out of the box, but they do have a few quirks worth mentioning. Overall, they’re a solid pair of headphones that should satisfy Bose fans. Sound Quality and Listening Modes - Sound quality is very good, and Bose includes four listening modes: Quiet, Immersion, Cinema, and Aware. “Immersion” accomplishes what the name implies. It seems that volume is slightly boosted and, after calibration, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones track head movement to the point of putting the sound source behind you if you turn completely around. It’s a very cool effect and sounds good. “Cinema” is new to me, and I had the chance to try it after connecting the headphones to my television. It’s an illuminating way to experience a movie soundtrack. I suggest watching something you’re familiar with; I was picking up on details for the first time. The movie seems to come alive, and noise canceling makes a big difference in keeping me focused on the action. Out of the box, Bose headphones are very bass forward. If that’s not your thing, sound can be adjusted to taste, and I believe adjusting the EQ is a must. I do wish the Bose app offered more granular equalization. It’s limited to a three band Bass, Mid, Treble EQ, and finer controls would be appreciated. Separation is good, but not great. Listening to the Dave Brubeck Quartet’s Take Five, the musicians were difficult to place, and it sometimes felt like they were all everywhere at once. It’s enjoyable, but imaging could be better. App Experience - The Bose app is where things get a little frustrating. Connecting the QuietComfort Headphones to the app is hit or miss. Initially, the app refused to see my new headphones, and I had to uninstall and reinstall the app before it finally worked. I still haven’t figured out how to connect reliably. The app finds my Bose earbuds without issue, so I’m hopeful a future update resolves this problem for these headphones. Once connected, the app works fine and provides access to a plethora of settings. I do love the customizability. Battery Life - Battery life is excellent. The power connection is the now-ubiquitous USB-C, and I fully charged the headphones before first use. After approximately four hours of listening, the battery was still at 85%. That’s impressive and suggests these will easily handle long listening sessions or travel days without needing a recharge. Comfort - Comfort is one of Bose’s strengths, and these headphones are no exception. They are very comfortable for extended listening. However, they do hold heat, and my ears get a little warm after a while. Also, I wish the earcup padding were a little deeper; my ears make contact with the inside of the headphones. It’s not uncomfortable, but it’s noticeable. Overall Impression - The Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen. sound good, offer excellent noise cancellation, and include useful listening modes, especially Cinema which presents a new option for late-night movie viewing. They’re comfortable, battery life is outstanding, and they deliver the listening experience I have come to expect from Bose. There are a few drawbacks: The app connection is unreliable (so far), the EQ is limited, and the earcups could be deeper, but none of these issues are dealbreakers. If you are a Bose fan, the QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen. will not disappoint and are easy to recommend.

I’ve had quite a few Bose products over the years and the 2nd Gen QuietComfort headphones are another great addition to their over-ear headphone lineup. I had a late night flight the day mine were delivered, which gave me an immediate opportunity to put the noise cancellation to the test. Of course it worked excellently. The plane’s cabin noise was dramatically reduced, making the flight much more enjoyable and making it easy to focus on listening to Ariana’s new album and work my way through the second Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobook (a weird combination I know). I actually almost fell asleep, which is not typical for me on a plane. Out of all the over-ear headphone brands I’ve used, Bose is the most comfortable for me personally. The earcups are nice and deep, so my ears don’t touch the inside of the cups. They are also lightweight and do not dig into my scalp, which makes long listening sessions possible. The physical controls on the earcups work well. Like the HVAC controls in my car, I prefer the tactility of physical buttons to touch screen or capacitive controls. The buttons are easy to find while the headphones are on your head, and functionality is intuitive. I especially appreciate that the mode button actually calls out which mode you’re switching to, so there’s no need to guess. Like most over-ear headphones, battery life is unreal. With moderate use, I haven’t had to charge them in two weeks. When charging is needed, these do charge quickly via USB C. Sound quality has been excellent. The sound profile feels balanced and works really well across a wide range of content. I’ve enjoyed them with everything from pop and rock to classical music and audiobooks, and they’ve performed great across the board. If you prefer to make tweaks, EQ settings can be adjusted in the Bose app. Finally, the included hardshell case deserves some praise. It feels premium and has held up nicely while being tossed around in my backpack. There’s a dedicated pouch inside for the included charging and aux cables, which keeps everything nicely organized. Overall, these headphones have checked pretty much every box for me. For all that you’re getting, they’re easy to recommend, especially when some other brands charge much more than these are going for.

Bose is always a solid audio choice for me. This is not my first Bose headphone product and will not be my last. I own a pair of first generation Bose Quiet comfort headphones and loved those. The Quiet Comfort 2 second generation headphones are head and shoulders above those!! These are so light and comfortable, I quickly forget I have them on. Out of the box, they paired with no issues through the Bose app. (I cannot recommend enough, download the Bose app to enhance your listening experience.) In the app you can adjust your bass, mids, and treble to your ear’s preferred listening experience. In the app you can also set your quick button, or change your listening experience. The spacial audio is so immersive and is a phenomenal listening experience. You can set it up if you’re moving around to follow you or have it set you for if you are sitting still. Noise cancellation in these Bose Quiet Comfort 2 is some of the best I have experienced hands down! There are times when you need to shut out the outside world and have your own rock concert, quiet disco, or just not hear any unwanted noise. These take me on a mental vacation to my own world of music or movies. It’s definitely needed at times, especially at the end of a long day. I find that aware mode could be better to help hear the outside world when I need to make sure I am staying safe while listening to music going out for a walk. However, I mostly use the Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones at home for music listening while relaxing. (Not gonna lie I own so many types of headphones! So these are my chillin shut the world out ones.) The audio during calls is great and I’m told they could hear me perfectly on the other end. This is my new favorite pair of over the ear headphones to date. The audio quality is what I expect from Bose, the comfort is top notch. I can wear these for extended periods of time and know these will be my go to on flights from here on out. I am definitely loving these new Bose Quiet Comfort 2 over the ear headphones.