QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

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QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

101 positive 4 neutral 31 negative

Based on 136 Reddit mentions

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Is it crazy that I still prefer my 10-year-old QC 35s over the new QC Ultras?

QC lineup is a try tested and true to Bose roots design. Even the current 2023 QuietComfort headphones are based on the design of the qc15, The very minimal changes at all since that model back in the early 2000s. The Ultra models Gen 1 or Gen 2 are plagued with problems. Unreliable touch controls,

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Paschfire in r/bose

March 10, 2026 10:49 PM

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Px8s2 on the plane

I bought a pair of the Bose QC Ultra 2 headphones to replace my overly heavy AirPod Max. The Bose and the AirPods were roughly the same when it came to ANC. But the Bose sounded terrible. Music sounded compressed, like it was never truly quiet and distinct parts of the music were blurred over. While

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snurffle in r/BowersWilkins

March 26, 2026 10:52 PM

7

BOSE QuietComfort Ultra (2. Gen.) Headphones ruined after February Update

Unfortunately I only can exchange them for another pair in my country. I bought them directly from Bose and there isn’t an option to return them. I’ll probably wait a little if there will be a fix of the update, but if not I’ll either try to ask Bose for a refund or will sell them. Edit: what’s even

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Butterscotchblob in r/bose

April 8, 2026 3:08 PM

5

Bluetooth headphones that don't have a normal on/off switch

I got the Bose QC (QuietComfort) bluetooth headphones for a sound quality upgrade. And because it has a physical slider switch. The Bose QC Ultra is a press 'n hold, which is why I won't get that one. Aside from the Bose QC, I'm very limited when looking for bluetooth headphones. Because I won't buy

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Vadic_Shrike in r/PetPeeves

May 6, 2026 5:09 AM

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Wow. PX7 S3 vs. XM6

I did something similar, but I bought the PX7 S3 and the new Bose QCU. I ended up returning both sadly after a week. The Bose sound quality was just bad, and the ANC was okay. The comfort was good though. The PX7 s3 sound amazing, but I couldn't get past the clamping force and wearing them with glas

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MapleOpe in r/BowersWilkins

December 1, 2025 2:48 PM

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Hvor meget white noise er deres i jeres høretelefoner?

Har både haft bose 45 QC og 45 QC ultra, og har aldrig bemærket støj under ANC. 45 Qc kunne godt have svært ved støjreducering under vind. Vil dog sige bygningskvaliteten var været overraskende lav. Måske er jeg bare uheldig, har haft 2 45 QC der begge gik i stykker og blev repareret under garantien

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bogcom in r/dktechsupport

May 22, 2026 4:59 AM

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Help me choose! 🎧

My XM2's are still going strong like 8 years later. I just whipped them out again after one of the earpads on my QC Ultra tore clean open after not even 1 year of use and I treat them pretty well. Apparently a very common issue. Now I'm debating spending $50 on replacement cushions. Also to be perfe

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Real_Cucumber994 in r/bose

May 13, 2026 10:01 AM

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Bose QC Ultra Gen 2 – clunking and cracking noises still an issue?

After half a year of being happy with my QuietComfort Ultra 2, I have also started hearing the cracking noise. I'm thinking about going for the XM6 now, and I'm just a bit worried about their fit, as the BOSE are perfect.

Traxex491 in r/bose

May 5, 2026 7:19 PM

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Best ANC headphones

Ive had both, returned the bose. Xm6 edges out the QCU in anc. Way better customizable app, multi connect is better, sound is subjective.

twotreesandahouse in r/HeadphonesAdvice

March 21, 2026 10:50 AM

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New update arrived for my bose qc ultra 1 earbuds

Bug fixes and charging issues resolved” Well i’d hope! My G1 QCU Buds have had a 70% limit for awhile on only the right and I haven’t noticed because I don’t use the app very often if at all. Bose needs to get their @$$ in gear.

AcanthaceaeElegant76 in r/bose

November 6, 2025 6:53 PM

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