GoKawiilBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros Improved noise processing.
Has audio features found on more premium models.
Great ANC Cons Expensive for midrange.
No 3.5mm jack.
No improvements made to battery life. $359 at Best Buy
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Bose's midrange headphones have consistently been among the best on the market. They have better noise cancellation, comfort, and a sleeker design than competing models from the same caliber: JBL, Sennheiser, and Sony. Though Bose's midrange headphones carry an upper-midrange $359 price tag, they're better suited to mature listeners seeking a reliable, simple pair.
Also: I flew 2,700 miles with Apple, Sony, and Sennheiser headphones - this pair had the best audio
The QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) are the most transformed pair of headphones Bose has released since the QuietComfort Ultra succeeded the Bose NC700 in 2023. They debut with new audio technologies, an upgraded design, improved noise-canceling abilities, and upgraded connectivity. Several of these upgrades are borrowed from the $449 QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen).
So, with improvements this notable, do you need to spend $90 more on the QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)? I wore the new QC Headphones 2 for five days; here's my take.
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