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QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen

The QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 6 hours.

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
6 hours24 hoursIPX45.3in-ear
£299best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Active noise cancelling
  • Spatial audio
  • EQ via app
  • Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile

Where the QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen wins and loses

Scored against the wireless earphones class
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone85528573
Sound
85
Battery and power
52
Connectivity
85
Microphone and features
73
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear

Sound

Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
EQ via appYes

Battery and power

Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Battery (with case)24 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes

Microphone and features

Microphones (per earbud)2
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Touch controlsYes

More specs

Wireless charging caseYes
Head to head

QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen vs Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone
QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd GenBose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds
 BoseQuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd GenThis pageBoseBose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Earbuds
Overall score63 /10063 /100
Battery hours6 hours6 hours
Battery total24 hours24 hours
ANCYesYes
Bluetooth5.35.3
IP ratingIPX4IPX4
Who it's for

Is the QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 63/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Earbuds 2nd Gen?

Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the AirPods 4?

The AirPods 4 scores 64/100 versus this one at 63/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.