Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
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| Feature |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 53,000.00 | KSh 44,000.00 |
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio |
| Weight | — | 253g |
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General
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Bose | Bose |
| Model | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones |
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Type | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black, White Smoke, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold, Driftwood Sand | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 253g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 30 hours | Up to 24 hours; 18 hours with Immersive Audio |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides up to 3 hours | 15 minutes provides up to 2.5 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio or 2.5mm auxiliary | Bluetooth or 2.5mm-to-3.5mm audio cable |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | 9m |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | USB-C and auxiliary | 2.5mm audio input; USB-C charging |
| App Support | Bose app | Bose app |
Features
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Lossless USB-C audio; Cinema Mode; on-head detection | CustomTune; Immersive Audio; ActiveSense |
Audio
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | Adjustable ANC | Adjustable ANC with CustomTune |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Aware mode | Aware mode with ActiveSense |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode | Bose Immersive Audio |
| Microphones | Built-in Microphone | 8 Total Microphones |
| Audio Features | Bose Immersive Audio & Cinema Mode | Bose Immersive Audio (Spatial Audio) |
| Audio Codecs | — | AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive on supported Snapdragon Sound devices |
Charging Case
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | On-device playback, volume and call controls | Physical buttons and capacitive volume strip |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions | Protein-leather over-ear cushions |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) headphones/headset | QuietComfort Ultra Headphones headphones/headset |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - wireless-only audio design | N/A - wireless-only audio design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design | N/A - on/over-ear or neckband design |
| Documentation | User documentation | User documentation |