What do reviews say about flight?

All four expert reviews rank the ANC among the very best, and Tom's Guide calls it the best it has tested.

What do reviews say about gen 1?

Experts see a modest upgrade: more battery, USB-C lossless audio and the option to turn ANC fully off.

What do reviews say about battery?

About 30 hours with ANC on and up to 45 with it off, per What Hi-Fi? and TechRadar.

Phones & Audio · Headphones · 730 reviews · 5 sources

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Best for: travellers who want silencePremium

Among the best noise cancelling you can buy, with superb comfort and longer battery. Rivals sound a little clearer for the price.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want the strongest ANC
You wear headphones all day

Skip if

Sound detail is your priority
You need water resistance

How it scores

Calls9.0

Comfort8.2

Sound7.8

ANC7.6

Battery7.5

Value7.5

Price

$399–449

You pay for: Top ANC and comfort

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Sound qualityFull, energetic sound

ComfortSoft pads, light frame

Battery lifeAbout 30 h with ANC on

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Price riseCosts more than the first gen

Fussy controlsTouch strip and app feel dated

No IP ratingNot built for the gym

Reviewers disagree on

ANC blocks almost everythingA few buyers expected more

Sound is rich and bassyRivals are more transparent

Alternatives

Same price · $399–449

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Sources

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