Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen) – Driftwood Sand, Noise Cancelling & Spatial Audio

These second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones bring Bose’s most advanced active noise cancellation together with spatial audio and personalized tuning. Designed for long listening sessions, they use plush ear cushions, refined metal accents, and CustomTune technology to adapt sound to your ears. With Bluetooth multipoint, a built-in high-quality mic, and USB voice support, they’re built for music, calls, and movies whether you’re commuting, working from home, or relaxing at home.

How does the noise cancellation enhance focus in noisy places?

The QuietComfort Ultra features Bose’s best noise cancelling for headphones, with selectable modes so you control how much of the world you let in. Quiet Mode minimizes background sounds, Aware Mode lets ambient audio through, and Immersion Mode combines noise cancellation with spatialized audio for deeper presence.

• Selectable noise-cancelling modes: Quiet, Aware, and Immersion.
• Advanced microphones and processing reduce steady and transient noise.
• Quick toggle between modes via the app or on-ear controls.

What makes the sound feel more spacious and natural?

Bose Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode spatialize sound so music and video feel placed in front of you instead of inside your head. CustomTune personalizes playback by analyzing your ear shape, ensuring instruments and vocals retain clarity and scale at different listening levels.

• Immersive Audio creates a wider, front-focused soundstage for music and film.
• Cinema Mode balances dialogue and effects for richer video playback.
• CustomTune adapts EQ and processing to your ear anatomy for consistent timbre.

How long will the battery last and how fast can I charge?

The headphones deliver up to 30 hours of playback with standard noise cancelling on, and up to 23 hours when Immersive Audio is active. A quick 15-minute charge restores listening time quickly, and the included USB-C cable lets you charge and listen at the same time.

• Up to 30 hours battery life (23 hours with Immersive Audio).
• Quick-charge capability for short top-ups before travel.
• Listen while charging via USB-C for uninterrupted use.

Can I take calls and use these for video conferencing?

Yes — built-in noise-rejecting microphones focus on your voice and AI-based background suppression filters out environmental noise. USB Voice support provides high-quality two-way audio for calls and video meetings when connected to a computer.

• Multiple mics with noise rejection for clearer calls.
• AI-based background noise suppression improves intelligibility.
• USB Voice mode for superior microphone performance on calls.

Who is this for? If you want top-tier active noise cancellation, spacious, cinema-like sound, and comfortable design for all-day use, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) is aimed at frequent travelers, remote workers, audiophiles who prefer natural spatialization, and anyone who values clear calls and long battery life. These headphones suit listeners who want refined materials, simple device switching with Bluetooth multipoint, and the flexibility to fine-tune listening using the Bose app.