Storm Score 83 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet RTINGS highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Bose QuietComfort 2nd‑gen for its premium sound and comfort, yet they fault its steep $449 price as a major drawback.”

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83 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 4 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Good ANC
  • Comfortable fit
  • Adjustable ANC levels
  • Physical buttons
  • Long battery life
  • Lighter weight

Points of Contention

  • High price
  • Not as strong as Ultra ANC
  • Some rumbles audible
  • Drivers not upgraded
  • Not waterproof or dustproof

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
85
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“In most ways, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are an improvement over the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless.”

Acclaimed 8.5/10
84
Billy Steele
Engadget

“The second-generation QuietComfort Headphones are an all-around upgrade over the 2023 version, a compelling option that costs less than the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (second-gen).”

Acclaimed 8.4/10
82
David Carnoy
CNET

“While I wish their voice‑calling was a little better, they’re easily among the most comfortable headphones out there and offer very good sound with strong noise‑canceling performance.”

Acclaimed 8.2/10
80
James Pero
Gizmodo

“As great as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are, $449 is still a lot of money to spend on a pair of wireless headphones. The good news is, for those who want to keep their wireless headphone bill to a dull roar, there is another Bose option that bears the QuietComfort name, and now there’s even a new generation to choose from.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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