85
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“In most ways, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are an improvement over the Bose QuietComfort Headphones Wireless.”
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 critics84
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).”
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.”
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.”
