Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) add premium features, keep $359 price
Bose's midrange QuietComfort Headphones now get USB-C audio, adaptive ANC, and spatial sound.
Deep Dive
Bose is back with the midrange QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), bringing several key upgrades once exclusive to its premium headphones. They keep their $359 price tag — for now — and 24-hour maximum battery life, while adding USB-C audio with 24-bit/48kHz lossless playback, adaptive noise cancellation, and Bose's Immersive Audio spatial rendering with Still, Motion, and Cinema modes. The headphones also get improved voice isolation and the ability to turn off noise cancellation entirely.
Key Points
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) now support USB-C audio with 24-bit/48kHz lossless playback.
- Adaptive noise cancellation and Immersive Audio spatial modes (Still, Motion, Cinema) debut on the midrange model.
- Retains the $359 price and 24-hour battery life while adding two extra mics and improved voice isolation.
Why It Matters
Bose democratizes premium audio features, delivering flagship ANC and spatial sound at a midrange price.