Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is the 2nd Generation of the Bose’s Quiet Comfort 2 Ear Buds. I never had the original ones so I can’t really compare old to new versions but I have several other high-end competitors compared to. I can say that these are amazing. When it comes to design, these are very sleek, easy to fit into ear. They do have multiple size ear tips to accommodate ear size. I did notice that I do have to adjust several times to get what I feel is a solid and secure insertion into my ear. Overall, case is very smooth and easy to throw into your pocket and does not feel like it’s too much to carry there. Charging, if you deplete the ear buds, inserting them back into the case will charge them back in 20 min. I also love that you can throw the case onto my charging stand and wirelessly charge but also charge via USBC cable as well. Overall battery life is listed as 6 hours, I have experienced very similar, but I go back and forth between teams calls and Spotify. Performance and usage, this is where the Bose 2nd Gen Ultra’s shine. It comes with a vast number of configuration options that really make it functional for all scenarios. I particularly like the Modes feature. It comes with several configured modes. Each of which can be tweaked and adjusted to fit your individual needs. For example, within each mode, you can adjust things like Noise Cancellation and Immersive Audio. Like In the “Music” mode, you can adjust the noise cancellation based which primary environment that you are listening in. Turn it up in loud environments, turn in back in quiet environments. Now, lets get into the “Immersive Audio”. I have to say, this is probably one of the most innovative features I have seen in all my high-end ear buds. You basically have three options, Off/Still/Motion. When turned on, holy cow, my wife was looking at me like I was crazy when I was trying this for the first time. Not only does it feel like immersive surround sound, but the music follows you! Turn your head and you “lean into” the music on either ear you turn into. It’s cool and kind of hard to explain but once you listen to it in action, wow! ..you will understand. EQ settings can also be customized with quick selections for Bass Boost, Treble Boost, Base Reducer and Treble Reducer. Customization is also possible through shortcuts. You can customize each ears shortcuts such as cycling through modes, making changes to your immersive audio selections, switching your Bluetooth device, accessing your voice assistant or resuming Spotify. Keep in mind that you can only have one option for each ear. I would highly recommend these and have no reason to give them less than 5 stars. I know I need to play with the different ear options to improve the comfort a bit but it’s really a minor thing.

Coming from having many earbuds and over ear headphones from the higher tier brands, I knew that Bose would not disappoint, and they definitely didn't! Let's start with the positives: - App experience: The app is very easy to understand and use. You can choose from premade or create your own preset, which controls the noise cancellation and EQ. It's simple and functional. You can also set/change the swipe controls on the earbuds, as well as perform tests to check for a good seal as well as set the spatial audio modes. - Case: The case is a good size and looks nice. It isn't super huge or heavy, and now can charge wirelessly. Has two LEDs, one visible on the outside, another on the inside, to let you know the status. - Buds: The earbuds themselves are nice - they are not huge, but they're not tiny either. They are a little larger than I thought that they would be, but they fit very nicely into my ears, and remain comfortable even after 6+ hours of listening all day. I appreciate the strips of grippy silicone on the edges of the buds to help secure them inside the ear. Both sides offer the typical controls for play/pause/forward/back via touch, and they respond quickly and accurately. Soundwise is the typical 'V' curve, so modern pop music sounds punchy with good soundstage. The noise-cancelling is legendary - I was on an 8 hour flight and these blocked out everything, from the engine noise to screaming babies! Minor nitpicks: - Qi2 compatibility: I understand that this probably was due to timing, but it would have been nice to incorporate magnets into the charging case such that any Qi2 charger could hold the case more securely, versus needing to lay flat on a charging pad. - The EQ adjustment is limited to just bass / mid / treble as a 3 band. Other brands offer much more granularity for adjustment. - Gloss plastic inside the case I am sure was a design/aesthetic decision, but will definitely look scratched/dirty quickly.

The Bose QuietComfort (or QC) Ultra 2s are a decent set of ear buds. These are earbuds designed more for people that aren't going to be as active as opposed to athletes. If you're looking for ear buds that are going to be just right for sitting down, relaxing listening to an audio book or simply to mute out those around you while reading, these are perfect. Though if you're going to up moving around in a fast paced environment or doing sports, these aren't going to be for you. When it comes to build quality, these fall in line with other high end ear buds. They are light, with a unique long design. While the ear buds themselves didn't feel low quality, the case was definitely on the line with it being a more hollow feeling case with a more flimsy lid. The case is also bigger than I expected, making it feel awkward in my pocket compared to other cases. The biggest drawback of these ear buds for me is the battery life. I believe its tied more to the noise cancellation than anything, but I couldn't get more than 3 hours out of these before they had to be charged. There were times when they were dead in an hour and a half. The case also doesn't appear to charge them to 100% either, at least according to the app. The case does seem to charge them back to full 2 times at least, so you can get almost a full days use out of them. I was hoping with the bigger case you'd get more charges out of it, but that isn't the case. Sound quality on these is pretty good. They distort a bit at the higher levels but where these things impressed me was the imitation of bass you can get from them. I say imitation because there is no real shake or vibration with them, but you can definitely hear the lows really well, in typical bose fashion. These are probably the best ear buds I've owned for bass. They don't get very loud though unfortunately. Even with the bass down and the mid/treble high, they aren't that loud, which is probably fine for your own ear health. The longer body on these translates into really easy to use touch controls. I never had a problem using the controls on these once I learned the shortcuts for them. They are responsive to touch and different shortcuts can be assigned based on the side. One issue I had with them was with the noise cancellation though. On previous ear buds I've used, I had no issue with noise cancellation outside of maybe the fan sound getting past them. With these, anytime there was a loud sound nearby (such as a door shutting) it would create the feeling of your ear about to pop on that side, then go away. It does a good job cancelling the noise, but it also makes sure you notice when there is a louder sound going on around. Overall, these are very good ear buds for relaxing. There are shortcomings though, but I feel they are of a nature that a firmware update should be able to take care of them

I’m a big fan of Bose. I have many of their products including the 1st Gen Quietcomfort Ultra Earbuds, I have nothing but great things to say about those. These 2nd Gen Quietconfort Ultra Noise Canceling Earbuds in my opinion are the single greatest Earbuds I have ever had the pleasure of reviewing. They are now my favorite Earbuds no matter the price or brand. Sure they have touch controls on the sides of the earbuds themselves, you can control the volume up and down, skip to the next song, pause etc. thats great but nothing new. What makes these great is the sound and Superb noise canceling capabilities. They are loud at full volume, no distortion, best bass in the industry, very comfortable to wear and even have different size gummy inserts for different ear canal sizes. There’s also different size gaskets that go around the earbuds so that they fit better not just in your ear canal but in your ear Well, while maximizing noise cancellation. They look and feel premium, the case is very well designed, Worth every penny. Its Bose so you know that the quality and great reputation is there. I highly recommend you download the app, you can easily adjust a few things like the volume, EQ settings, noise canceling AND new this year “immersive audio.” This one is hard to explain and make differ between users. The way I explained this is, in the normal amount, you feel the music in your ear canal, but with immersive audio, it’s like you’re hearing music from your surround sound system in your living room, the only difference is you can walk around with this music following you around. If you are reading my review, get these. You will not be disappointed. They look good, they feel good, they sound great.

From the moment I first popped in the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), I could tell these were something special. The comfort is superb — the fit is so secure and gentle that I nearly forget I'm wearing them, even after hours of use. The sound is rich and balanced, with deep, clean bass and crystal-clear mids and highs that let every detail come through. What really blew me away, though, was the noise cancelling. It feels like a quiet bubble around me — traffic, conversations, ambient noise, all pushed far into the background. When I answer calls, my voice sounds natural and clear; even in windy, busy places there’s minimal distortion. Battery life is solid; it easily lasts through a long day of commuting, work, and calls. And when I do have to charge, the fast charge is pretty handy. The design is sleek, refined, and premium-feeling—just what you expect from Bose.

My last 2 sets of earbuds were my wife’s hand me downs. I got her first gen apple earbuds because they didn’t have noise cancellation and then I got her ear pod pros because of fit. Neither fit well but I put up with them. The recent ear bud pros started getting a buzz in them so I started looking for a new set of ear buds. She has a pair of beats fit so I decided to try them. The sound was decent but they are the most uncomfortable ear buds I’ve ever used. My ears would be in so much pain after 30 minutes of use. After some research I decided to try these Bose and I’m glad I did. They fit so well that I never feel like they are going to fall out and they are extremely uncomfortable. The sounds quality is great and so far I haven’t had them run out of batter on me. My only complaint is minor. Sometimes when I put them on I have to close and reopen Spotify to get them to work. Seems to only happen when I’ve taken them off for a few minutes then put them back on. I’m not sure if that’s a Spotify issue or the ear buds, either way it’s a minor issue

The earbuds must’ve come pre charged because within about an hour they were fully charged. They charge in their case, the case is compact , it could fit in a purse. I have the Bose app already so it was easy to connect them to the app. There aren’t a whole lot of settings in the app but I tried the treble boost & bass boost, I left the bass boost on, the sound was amazing & I have a wide range of music I like & it sounded great for all genres from Dua Lipa to Foo Fighters. I had the volume only halfway & it was quite loud! The controls are on the right side, tap to stop/start & slide to skip song or go back. Noise cancellation is pretty good , I could hear very light noise in the background. Range is fairly good too, I lost connection the first time I went outside & left my phone inside, I didn’t get very far before it cut out completely. I left my device outside & walked to the end of my driveway, which is pretty far from my house & stayed connected. Battery power dropped to 90% after 3 songs but remained at 90% after 10 songs. I connected to my iPhone instantly & thought I’d try connecting to my old iPod , nothing seems to want to pair with this anymore so I thought I’d give it a shot, it actually connected! I was very impressed! Happy I can use it with both devices. These are great but come with a hefty price tag. I also have small ears & with the small earpiece in , (they also come with medium & large), I found them a little bulky & they started to hurt my ears after about 20 minutes. Other than that they are awesome!

I've had these for a little less than a month, so I can't speak to endurance. I was looking to replace some beloved Jabras. I tried a Sony pair before this and they were fine, but there was a lot I didn't like. These are like an entirely different category of equipment from the Sonys and probably even better than the Jabras. Battery life exceeded my expectation (especially for the case-- I rarely have to charge it). Sound is as good as I expected from Bose. The immersion mode is easily the most complete noise cancelling I've ever experienced. Wow. These sync up beautifully with ipad, iphone and Dell laptop. They are a little clunky to get in and out of the case, but this is very minor. They are bigger in the ear than other earbuds but for me, this means they stay in better-- even at the gym. They also cost a lot, but so far, I can see they'll be worth it, assuming they last.

The noise cancelation on these is really amazing. I thought the noise cancellation on my Bose QuietComforts was good, as I finally used those on a flight recently and was happy because I was trying to pack very lightly. I usually take over ear headphones, which are pretty bulky in comparison. Unfortunately I didn’t get these QuietComfort Ultra 2nd generation earbuds until very recently. I wear these QuietComfort Ultra 2nd gens while working out but when I used them for an in-home spin ride I noticed that I couldn’t hear the fan, which is placed right in front of me because I need it. I live in Texas, enough said. I don’t go outside to exercise in the summer here. So external sounds and noise can be blocked out enough so that you can’t hear them. I have several different sets of wireless earbuds and these are by far the most noise blocking. When you put the earbud into your ear, there is a whoosh sound, and a voice that tells you which devices you are now connected to. These were easy to connect to my iPhone and iPad. While using the active noise cancelling you get 6 hours of use, and with the immersive audio you get 4 hours. It is easy to switch through the modes by pressing/ tapping the left earbud. A voice will tell you which mode you are in. Bose has an app that has equalizer adjustments for the earbuds, which is pretty cool. Sometimes I’m listening to a podcast, other times I’m listening to music and you want to be able to adjust as needed. I would recommend downloading the app because there are a lot of functionalities in it like earbud updates, which you can only do if you have the app. I really like this earbud seal test that I found on the app. I noticed that my left ear might be a little smaller than my right, so I had to screw it in a little bit better for an optimal seal. These earbuds are water resistant, and I haven’t had any issues with sweat. These come with the medium size ear tips and bands installed, and the small and large in the box. I really like the shape of the case. It’s a compact and flatter shape that is easy to hold in the hand. The earbuds are not super easy to get out of the case, but it’s fine, and not a negative for me. These earbuds come in three colors, white, black, and deep plum. I would really like the deep plum, that is a very pretty color, however I don’t know if Best Buy sells that color. I have the black, which is always fine.

It’s no secret that Bose knows how to make quality products with great sound and unbeatable noise cancellation. I got these and they fit perfect, right out of the box. And I am not kidding when I say they blocked out all noise. My daughter was talking normally and I couldn’t hear her at all. I had her keep raising her voice until she was almost yelling and only then I could barely make out what she was saying. I turned on a fan and couldn’t hear it at all. The sound is as good as you could expect from Bose. I am not an audiophile, so take that how you will but to me they sound really good. The fit is also good and they don’t stick too far out of the ears. I highly recommend these for anyone looking for premium earbuds.

As a person who has used Sony headphones and earbuds for years I was nervous to make the switch to Bose. I knew they were a quality product but I was so used to the Sony sound and style. I was shocked at how great these earbuds are. The fit, sound, noise cancellation, controls, and app are all amazing. I am not an audiophile but I do appreciate great sound quality which these earbuds provide. The noise cancellation is on par with some of the best headphones on the market and blows any earbud competition out of the water. The only problem I have is the case is a little bigger than what I am used to but it holds 2-3 extra charges and lasts a total of 24 hours so you have plenty of listening time. Overall these are hands down the best earbuds I’ve ever owned and I am very happy I made the Sony to Bose Switch in the earbud department!

Love these earbuds! Easy to connect to the Bose app and my phone. Comes with 3 different size ear tips. Noise cancellation is adjustable and cancels noise amazingly! Sleek look and comfortable in the ear. Highly recommend!

These have to be one of the best, if not the best, noise canceling earbuds out there! I commute via the loud local transit system daily and I absolutely cannot do that commute without these. Active noise canceling works extremely well and blocks out 99% of the screeching train ride. Then there's the "Aware" mode when you need to hear your surroundings. The battery life is really great, the earbuds are extremely comfortable and stay in place with a great fit. I'm not audiophile, but the audio quality is great in my experience, even though it's Bluetooth. Speaking of Bluetooth there are rarely any hiccups or oddities in that front. I've used Sony and Google earbuds and both would have stutters and connection issues, but those are non existent with these Bose earbuds! 5/5

The Bose QCU 2nd gen are an awesome pair of bluetooth buds. I've had so many different brands of wireless buds and have liked most of them, but I've only loved a few, and these are in that few group. The Bose QCU is their premium buds set for a reason and when you hear your favorite music or videos through them you'll fall in love with them too. Off the bat its Bose so you're getting their premium sound quality and drivers. This is amplified with customized audio tuning to your hearing specifications and spatial immersive audio for a 360° surround sound experience. The sound quality is just so good and only comparable to another set I loved, the Sony XM5. The strongest feature is the noise canceling, its the best I've experienced so far, I mean I've tried Samsung, Sennheiser, Beats, Jabra, Sony, and the Bose QCU 2nd generation are the absolute best when it comes to noise canceling. Once activated I couldn't hear anything, which was excellent for when I wanted to lock in and focus while listening to my music. Connecting is easy and all your customization settings are handled through the new Bose app. In box is a USB-c charge cable and different size fitment buds. The set is rated IPX4 so its good for light rain sweat protection. I never had the 1st generation of the QCU so I can't say how much they've improved over a gen but I can say they are the same dimensions and Bose offers a silicon protection case, but you can also use 1st gen cases as well. Overall, I absolutely love the Bose QCU 2nd gen wireless set and I absolutely recommend them if you want the best music listening experience.

The Bose Ultra QuietComfort Earbuds are without a doubt the best investment I've made in personal audio. These "beauties" are absolutely packed with the best sound quality, robust bass, crystal-clear call quality, and what I consider to be top-tier Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Truly, they were worth every single penny. ​Performance and Features ​The ANC alone makes these indispensable, especially during travel—they've become a conversation starter on every flight, with the person sitting next to me often asking about them. ​Beyond the noise-cancelling, the Immersive Audio or Cinema features are game-changers. They genuinely transport you to a different dimension of sound, making music and movies feel incredibly spacious and dynamic. ​The Small Trade-Off ​My only wish is that the battery life could last longer than six hours. However, Bose has mitigated this well: a quick 20-minute charge provides an additional two hours of power, perfectly covering my full eight-hour workday. ​If you are looking to treat yourself to the best earbuds on the market right now, I highly recommend the Bose Ultra QuietComfort Earbuds.

I had a pair of the first gen Bose Quiet Comfort II earbuds and I was happy with them, good bass, good sound cancellation, and good sound overall. I use them mostly for music, rarely phone conversations. Unfortunately one of them got dropped and stepped on while visiting a relative over the Christmas holiday. It was damaged beyond repair. Best Buy had the newest version, the Ultra 2nd gen buds, on sale and I had some rewards to use so I bit the bullet and splurged on a gift for myself. I’m glad I did. This latest version has much better sound cancellation and other features that surpass the previous version. One of those features is far better connectivity, particularly when switching between my iPad and my iPhone. I also have a pair of the latest Apple AirPods Pro. They’re good too, but without a doubt, these Bose QC Ultra earbuds blow the AirPods away. Much better bass and noise cancellation. So, if you’re looking for high performance earbuds, the Bose Ultra earbuds are much better than the previous version and the Apple AirPods Pro, by far. Expensive, yes. But worth every dollar if you appreciate good quality sound.

These are comfortable and seem fit in ear very well. The sound quality is fantastic! The noise canceling is the best I’ve ever used in an earbud and have owned several “higher end” brands. The only “downsides” I’ve experienced are the app to connect to the buds can be finicky and these do not charge wirelessly. If the app was more seamless and there was wireless charging, it would have been 5 stars.

If you have long hair the touch in them is sensitive so it can pause the music along with if you like wearing a hoodie when working out. I use a hat to fix that issue or else it will be pausing all the time. The sound and quality is great and definitely noise canceling. Easy to connect. Battery is great.

Audio quality, battery life, comfort, ease of use, all a 10 out of 10. Love the noise cancellation as well.

Excellent sound quality and great intuitive controls. I've never heard music in this way before, and I couldn't recommend these earbuds any more highly. The battery life on these earbuds is fantastic too. I can go days without recharging thanks to the power bank of the case they come in. My ears aren't in pain when I have them in for a few hours, unlike a few competitors. Overall, the best earbuds I've ever owned.