Connections
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Bluetooth 5.1 connection
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Headphones comparison
Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose QuietComfort Ultra
KSh 44,500In Stock | 02  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
KSh 53,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen lasts longer per charge (30 hours), while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra costs KSh 9,000 less.
Battery life
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Up to 24 hours per charge
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Up to 30 hours per charge
Controls
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- On-device playback, volume and call controls
Audio
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Bose Immersive Audio
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode
Charging
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Lower price: KSh 44,500 (vs KSh 53,500).
- Connection: Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable.
- Supports spatial audio.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 24).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.1).
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2023).
- Connection: Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions |
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours per charge | Up to 30 hours per charge |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode |
| Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense | Aware mode |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have active noise cancellation.
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
In summary
For most buyers the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort Ultra makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.
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