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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen vs Bose QuietComfort II

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Touch controls for everyday use.
  • Up to 6 hours per charge.
KSh 34,400In Stock
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.24 g per earbud.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
  • Bluetooth 5.3 connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 35,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen if you want aptX Adaptive hi-res codec support, faster recharging (20 minutes) and wireless charging. Choose the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II if you want a lighter build (6.24 g each).

Connections

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Supports AAC, APTX ADAPTIVE, SBC audio
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Supports AAC, SBC audio

Fit

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Silicone ear tips in S, M
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
7.3 g per earbud
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
6.24 g per earbud

Battery life

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Up to 6 hours per charge
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Up to 24 hours with the case

Controls

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
Touch controls
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

  • aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
  • Recharges faster: 20 minutes (vs 1 hour).
  • Wireless charging: charging case.
  • Case wireless charging.
  • Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2022).
  • Supports AAC, APTX ADAPTIVE, SBC audio.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

  • Lighter: 6.24 g each (vs 7.3 g).
  • Supports AAC, SBC audio.
  • Active noise cancellation.

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PriorityBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Weight7.3 g per earbud6.24 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 6 hours per chargeUp to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistance
Charging20 minutes provides up to 2 hours of playback20 minutes provides up to 2 hours
SoftwareWorks with the Bose appWorks with the Bose Music app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
BrandBoseBose
ModelQuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)QuietComfort Earbuds II
Announced20252022
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Weight0.016 lb per earbud6.24g per earbud
Dimensions29.9 × 12.5 × 24.9 mm per earbud—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery LifeUp to 6 hours with Immersive Audio off; up to 4 hours with Immersive Audio onUp to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case
Charging TimeEarbuds: 2 hours; case: 3 hours1 hour earbuds; 3 hours case
Fast Charging20 minutes provides up to 2 hours of playback20 minutes provides up to 2 hours
Charging PortUSB-C on charging caseUSB-C (case)
Wireless ChargingYes, charging caseNo

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessBluetooth
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth RangeUp to 9 m9m
Multipoint ConnectionYes—
Cable Length12-inch charging cable—
App SupportBose appBose Music app

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Special FeaturesCustomTune; SpeechClarity; customizable touch controlsCustomTune sound calibration; ActiveSense

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Audio CodecsSBC, AAC, aptX AdaptiveAAC, SBC
Active Noise CancellationAdjustable noise cancellation with CustomTuneAdjustable ANC with CustomTune
Transparency / Ambient ModeAware mode with improved ActiveSenseAware mode with ActiveSense
Spatial AudioBose Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode—
MicrophonesFour microphones per earbud4 per earbud (8 Total)
Audio FeaturesCustomTune audio personalisation—

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Case TypeWireless charging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeUp to 18 additional hoursIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case Charging3 hoursUSB-C
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Wireless ChargingYesNo
Case Dimensions66.3 × 59.7 × 26.9 mm—
Case Weight0.132 lb—
Case Water & Dust ResistanceNo water resistance—
Case FeaturesWireless charging; battery level reporting in Bose appProtective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
ControlsTouch controls; disable option in appTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 earbudsIPX4 earbuds
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips in S, M and L; three stability-band sizesBose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones / EarbudsBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)QuietComfort Earbuds II earbuds
Charging CaseWireless charging caseCharging case
Charging CableUSB-A to USB-C cableUSB-C charging cable
Audio CableTrue wireless designTrue wireless design
Ear Tips / AccessoriesThree pairs of ear tips; three pairs of stability bandsBose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L
DocumentationSafety sheetQuick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both are rated for up to 6 hours per charge.
  • Both are rated IPX4.
  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have a range of up to 9 m.

In summary

QuietComfort II is the lighter option to carry; QuietComfort Ultra 2nd trades extra weight for hi-res Bluetooth audio and faster recharging.

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