Overview

• At IFA 2025, Bose announced the QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) over‑ear model, with retail launch reported for October 2 and preorders open today.
• The new headphones add audio over USB‑C, keep a 2.5 mm jack with an included 2.5‑to‑3.5 mm cable, and support Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive.
• Battery claims rise to 30 hours with ANC or 45 hours without, with auto sleep and wake behavior and a new Cinema Mode for a wider soundstage and clearer dialogue.
• WIRED’s review of the QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds cites improved noise reduction, wireless charging for the case, an earwax guard, and app‑tunable touch controls, with battery life unchanged at 6 hours plus 24 in the case.
• Bose reports more natural ambient audio through an improved Aware Mode and refinements to CustomTune, with early coverage reinforcing its ANC leadership.