Customer Ratings & Reviews

I use these everyday to help manage my TBI induced tinnitus. The ANC function works very well. The build quality is quite good and they come with a carrying case that takes the worry out of traveling with them. Could you get the same features from a different manufacturer? Probably. Would they be any better? Maybe. One thing is for sure, they could be a lot worse. My old headphones claimed to have noise cancelling and they were even close to these. I realize the Sony's get better reviews but I did not like the design and they didn't seem as well made. I will admit the ANC did seem noticeablely better but I couldn't get past the fit and finish.

I've used other ANC headphones, including those that are considered to be in the "top tier" of this category (the one I own is also the latest model), so I have plenty for comparison in this review. I've never actually owned or tried a pair of Bose headphones before and I've been wanting to do so for a while. So, I figured with the Gen 2 of the QuietComfort Ultra's having just released, now would be a great time. How are they and how do they compare to what I'm already used to? Let's find out! As far as the unboxing experience goes, everything is pretty minimal and tightly packed. Everything opens (or, unfolds, rather - in the case of these) easily and inside the box, you are immediately presented with the case, holding these beautiful headphones. Inside, it's literally just the headphones and the cables. My only complaint is the way the "pocket" that holds the cable is made, it seems to compete with the headset real-estate, within the case. I have tons of USB-C cables, so I didn't really need to take this one out - but I wanted to see what all was in there. Well, getting the cable back in and getting the case shut with the headphones wound up being kind of a pain - you have to lay the cable just a certain way so it doesn't intersect with the headphones themselves, when closing the case. I'd have much rather seen the lining attached in such a way to where the cables are always positioned how they needed to be. Otherwise, this is a super minor issue I observed and in no way impacts this review or how I feel about anything, at all! Just some feedback for the future, I guess? Upon lifting these out of the case, I was amazed and how featherweight they felt. I also loved the construction and they certainly feel like they are built long-term. I will say, compared to other ANC headphones I've used, I significantly like the form, feel, style and comfort of these, the most. I do love Bose's design philosophy - simple, yet elegant - and it shows in spades with this product. The color I have is the Black. It may come across as "boring", but it goes with everything and the black cans with silver yokes complement each other well. The initial setup was a Breeze. I somehow already had a Bose account, so upon downloading the app on my iPhone 16 Pro Max (iOS 26), the first thing I did was sign in. Once done, I powered the headphones on and went through the connection process. It really couldn't have been simpler - everything connected properly on the first go and it did the firmware update - all without a hitch. The firmware update also went pretty quick - taking, I believe, less than about 8 minutes. Once done, I was greeted with the main interface of the app. As for the app itself, I was actually surprised as to how "simple" everything was, compared to what I'm used to with my other ANC headset, which has so many options, it's almost intimidating to use. Thus, I did enjoy the simplicity of the app, although it may be a tad TOO simple, with very limited EQ options and Sound Modes to choose from. The main settings are "Modes", "Noise Control", "EQ" and "Immersive Audio". There's a few others, but nothing you'd repeatedly have to use. At first, I was really confused on what the Modes option did. Basically, they're like a listening profile and each one (Quiet, Aware, Immersion and Cinema) all have presets for ANC and Immersive Audio. Overall, I felt this was a bit of a gimmick, because if you change any other setting, it seems to just remove the Mode selection completely. The Immersive Audio option is ...OK? There's "Off", "Still" and "Motion" and is essentially a type of 3D audio and causes the music or whatever you're listening to to move around, as you move your head or body. "Still" is just that - it works best when sitting and "Motion" again, named aptly so, since it works best when moving around. I personally prefer "Off", BUT it seems to lower the total overall volume by about...10%, for whatever reason? So, I just keep it on "Still", since I'm almost always sitting when wearing these. I'll switch them to "Motion" if I get up for more than 5 min or so, like doing chores, etc. Noise Control is literally an On/Off toggle with a slider to move it more to the ANC or Transparency side of things. I will say, the ANC is great and rivals my other headset but the Transparency option does sound like it has some sort of filter going on or something - they're nowhere near Apple-level ANC or Transparency, but it does the job, when needed - it just takes a while to get used to the sound of it. As far as sound quality, I put them right up there with my other ANC headset, just in a different way. While my others sound more full and "lively", these sound more flat and "neutral". This is all a personal preference thing. I will say, however, the tone range of these headphones are better for me, overall, as I have a bit of a hearing disability (mostly in my right ear) and has a lot to do with tones and frequency ranges. I can just hear vocals and instruments so much better! Also, they do bring the bass (I did make some EQ changes), which is pleasant enough without being so booming and overpowering. Sleep Token sounds absolutely amazing on these! I've also listened to Dream Theater, Alestorm, The Bug (Angry is a GREAT song for bass), Falling in Reverse, Slaughter to Prevail, Powerman 5000, Infected Mushroom, some other electronic bands and some video game music soundtracks. As you can see - I listen to a wide genre of music and all sounded equally amazing. I never had to change up my EQ to accommodate different genres. All in all, I put these right up there with my other ANC headphones and love them equally. I now actually have to actively decide which ones I want to use, haha. These truly are one of the best ANC cans on the market. Sure, the settings and other options within the app are pretty limited but...I kinda like that to be honest - it's a pleasant change of "set it and forget it". I can just put them on, adjust what I need to without having to sort through a million other options and get to listening to whatever, quicker. Overall, I'm giving the Bose QuiteComfort Ultra Gen 2's a 5/5 rating.

The headphones were in great condition when I received them. The sound is on the balanced side with slight emphasis on the bass but is it perfect for me. As the name suggests they are super comfortable and ANC is amazing. If I had to say anything negative it would only be they are not made for the gym, a small sacrifice for comfort the clamp force is not strong enough for heavy lifting.

Bose really out did themselves this time! Here’s my rankings: audio quality: 10/10, noise cancelling: 10/10, battery life: 10/10, durability: 9/10, setup: 9/10, connectivity: 9.5/10, user friendly: 9.5/10, appearance: 9.5/10. If you’re worried about the sound quality, don’t be. Bose does it best and the new immersive mode is something you have never truly experienced before! Again, worth every penny!

Coming from the second gen QC45, these are a great upgrade. The battery life is significantly improved! I used to have to rechard my 45's daily to every to every other day. Once I got the Ultra 2's, the battery life it shipped with, 80%, lasted me four days! They are comfortable on my big head and the sound quality had improved quite a bit. The noise cancelling is significantly better and no weird pressure feeling! These were expensive, but worth the money. Another positive is I can be connected to my PC and Phone at the same time and I don't get the crackling I used to get with my old ones when connected to two sources.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones are great quality, comfortable, and have a great battery. I can go weeks without charging them and they quickly charge! These are my second pair of QuietComfort Headphones and they are amazing. The sound and noise cancellation are great, the different sound modes help you get immersed in the sound.

They work well with many of my devices such as my computer, iPad , iPhone, and Roku 43” HDR LED TV. They are simple to operate as they have a mode button for “Immersion” “Quiet” & “Aware”, the Aware option disables the noise cancellation feature, There is a Bose app that is downloadable from the App Store to enhance the experience on Apple devices. I have read that there is an identical app for android devices as well. This app supports multipoint connection for multiple Bluetooth connected devices. They aren’t as loud as I expected them to be but the noise canceling makes up for having to turn up the volume anyways. The headphones are clear and do not distort at full volume. They hold a charge for a long time also, I have been able to go as long as needed on a full charge. You will have to get a USB-C charger as it only comes with the cable and no block.

Amazing headphones, I go about 3 days sometimes 5 without having to charge them so the battery life is really good with aware mode constantly on. The ear pads are very soft and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time and the bass is by far the best I've ever tried in headphones.

The sound quality is impeccable; these headphones are extremely comfortable, both on the head and on the ears. The battery life is robust and long-lasting. I proudly recommend this product to anyone looking for a state-of-the-art pair of headphones.

Excellent purchase. Great fit and sound quality. They are lightweight love the color. Long lasting charge.

Without a doubt, a fantastic pair of headphones. Comfortable, excellent with noise cancellation, holds a charge for a long time. I am enjoying them more than any other purchase I've made in a long time!

A lightweight, comfortable headphone with great mid range and active noise cancellation that rivals other premium headphones. The 2nd gen ultra comfort truly is an upgrade compared to the 1st gen in terms of battery, software and better balanced mid range sound. In terms of comfort, it is the same, if not more softer to wear compared to the previous gen. Highly recommend this product if you wear glasses, as the clamp downs aren’t tight like the Sony XM06 or other brands.

Excellent noise suppression. I can't believe how good my Spotify and Podcasts sound. Will be a MAJOR improvement on my international plane flights this year. The ear pieces fit comfortably over my ears and are extremely comfortable. Love the upgraded battery life.

Main reason I purchased these headphones was because of noise cancellation. They are fantastic so far and the battery life is great I’ve used them for about 3-4 hrs a day and haven’t needed to recharge in 3 days and still have 70% battery life left. They are lightweight compared to other brands and very easy to use. Very happy with this purchase and would recommend.

The Bose headset looks sleek and stylish, and the sound quality is excellent. What really stands out is the noise cancellation—it works incredibly well and makes a huge difference, especially in busy or loud environments. Overall, it’s comfortable, great-sounding, and well worth it.

Sound quality is excellent. The noise cancelling is maybe 2nd only to Sony's, and it's very close. They're extremely comfortable for long sessions. They're not recommended for working out, but I wear mine to the gym every day. As long as you're not sweating a lot, they should be fine. I have a different pair I wear for cardio or anytime I'm going sweat a lot. A gentle wipe down after each workout and they're still like new. Case is nice and keeps them safe in my gym bag. Call quality is good and acceptable. They're expensive, but competitive with other headphones in this class. Premium/top of the line headphones.

I love always Bose for the voice quality and always been a big fan of Bose. This headphone is simply amazing and everything I wanted from head phone, this one has it. So comfortable and light weight I can wear them all day long. Thanks Best Buy to have all the great products across different brands. Awesome headphones. Love them so very much.

I may have a biased review because I've been a fan of BOSE for a very long time. Once again, Bose delivered with the QC Ultra 2. Sound quality is excellent, fit and comfort are great, noise cancelling is excellent. Battery life has been excellent so far and I have no issues. I'm very happy with my purchase.

My choices really fought between the Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen and the Sennheiser HDB 630. Since my application was mostly taking meetings, having that mic super clear was of higher priority for me. But man, the audio quality is great, and as its name suggests, they are really comfortable. The Noise cancellation is so good, it feels weird, it sometimes gets quieter than a quiet room. You need to experience it to know what I am talking about.

Love everything about them, sound comfort and the battery life.