Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds gen 2 review: Premium sound, best-in-class noise cancelling

The QuietComfort Ultra gen 2 earbuds rest naturally in the ear, and because the ANC is so good, comfort isn’t compromised in the pursuit of isolation.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2’s ANC is on par with, and often better than, many over-ear headphones. Pictures: Bose.

After wearing the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds every day for the past few weeks, I’ve been impressed by their comfort and sound quality. They build on the first-gen model with refinements across the board, while introducing a few welcome new features.

Design and build