Battery life
- Bose Headphones 700
- Up to 20 hours per charge
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Up to 30 hours per charge
Headphones comparison
Bose 700 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose Headphones 700
KSh 38,000Out of 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 is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (30 hours) and has virtual surround sound.
Connections
- Bose Headphones 700
- Bluetooth 5.0 connection
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
Fit
- Bose Headphones 700
- Cushioned over-ear earcups
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Protein-leather over-ear cushions
Controls
- Bose Headphones 700
- Capacitive touch controls and physical buttons
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- On-device playback, volume and call controls
Audio
- Bose Headphones 700
- Active EQ
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose Headphones 700
- Connection: Bluetooth or 2.5 mm audio cable.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen
- Rated for up to 30 hours per charge (vs 20).
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2019).
- Connection: Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary.
- aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose Headphones 700 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Cushioned over-ear earcups | Protein-leather over-ear cushions |
| Battery life | Up to 20 hours per charge | Up to 30 hours per charge |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Capacitive touch controls and physical buttons | On-device playback, volume and call controls |
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation for listening | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Active EQ | Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode |
| Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 3.5 hours | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours |
| Software | Works with the Bose Music app | Works with the Bose app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Conversation Mode | Aware mode |
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Detailed comparison
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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
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and virtual surround sound.
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