The everyday power of quiet, comfort, and focus
Music on a commute, a podcast during lunch, or a call at home. Headphones now carry people through much of the day, and the best ones deliver more than just sound. They make those moments easier, clearer, and more enjoyable.
Bose has spent decades refining how people listen, a commitment rooted in Dr. Amar Bose’s early acoustic research and the breakthrough noise cancelling concepts he first sketched during a flight in 1978. That moment sparked a new era of headphone innovation at Bose, one built around clarity, comfort, and quiet.
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones carry that legacy forward with adaptive noise cancellation, all-day comfort, and immersive spatial audio, while the second generation builds on these strengths with enhanced performance and Cinema Mode for more engaging video.
Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) with CustomTune precision
Using CustomTune technology, QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (1st Gen) automatically adjust noise cancelling to both the user’s unique ear shape and the environment. On a flight, the steady engine hum disappears into the background. In a café, conversations around you fade so your podcast stays clear. This consistency is what sets Bose ANC apart from other headphones that rely on fixed modes.
Lightweight comfort from work to travel
Comfort becomes obvious after hours of wear. At just 9 oz, QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) feel light enough for a full day of calls, playlists, or long travel. The plush cushions soften the fit while the reduced clamping force keeps the headband secure without pressure. Instead of adjusting or taking breaks, you can leave them on and stay focused. Many premium headphones lean heavier in design, but QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are built for comfort that lasts from morning until night.
Immersion Mode with Still and Motion settings
Immersive Audio is Bose’s spatial audio experience. It takes a standard stereo mix and expands it into a wider, more open soundstage so music and dialogue feel like they’re coming from in front, behind, above, or to the sides of you. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) shape that effect in two ways. The Still setting in Immersion Mode keeps the sound anchored for seated listening while the Motion setting maintains the sense of space as you move. Because this spatial processing works across most of your everyday content, everything you play gains a more natural, lifelike presence.
Cinema Mode for video
The newest addition to QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) is Cinema Mode, created for movies, shows, and video of any kind. Powered by Bose spatialized audio, it transforms stereo into a 3D soundstage where dialogue stays sharp, effects feel layered, and the sense of space opens up like a theater.
Unlike formats that need special content, Cinema Mode works across everything you watch. Learn more about Cinema Mode.
Long-lasting battery life and crystal-clear calls
Calls sound as clear as the music. The advanced mic system reduces background noise and wind so your voice comes through naturally, whether you’re in a quiet room or walking outside. From work meetings to catching up on the go, conversations stay clear.
Bluetooth multipoint and cross-device freedom
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) can simultaneously pair to two devices at once using Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. That means you can join a video call on your laptop and switch back to music on your phone without re-pairing. The connection stays stable across platforms, whether you’re on iOS, Android, or PC.
Some headphones perform best when you stay inside one ecosystem. Bose makes it easy to move between devices seamlessly, which makes everyday use smoother and less disruptive.
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): all-day comfort, anywhere you go
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