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Bose’s upgraded Quiet Comfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio
The second-generation Quiet Comfort also feature improved ANC and support for lossless audio over USB-C.
The second-generation Quiet Comfort also feature improved ANC and support for lossless audio over USB-C.
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Bose announced a second-generation version of its entry-level Quiet Comfort noise-canceling headphones that were originally introduced in late 2023. The new headphones feature a refreshed design with a more comfortable headband that’s easier to adjust and ANC that better adapts to changing noise environments. The second-gen Quiet Comfort are also getting Bose’s True Spatial immersive audio technology that was previously only available on the company’s pricier Quiet Comfort Ultra.
While the original version of the Quiet Comfort headphones debuted at
The new Quiet Comfort are available in five different color options: white smoke, rosewood mauve, eucalyptus green, dewdrop mint, and black.
The most compelling reason to upgrade are the new Bose Immersive Audio listening modes. Using side-to-side head tracking, the headphones can make what you’re listening to sound like it’s coming from a fixed location in a room, or the tracking can be reduced to keep the sweet spot moving with you while you’re listening on the go. An additional mode attempts to simulate a “theater-like experience” by spatializing and balancing various sounds to ensure dialogue remains clear and centered while you’re watching videos or listening to podcasts.
Bose’s headphones have long been known for their excellent ANC, and the second-gen Quiet Comfort improve that further with an upgraded Aware mode that more naturally adjusts the intensity of the noise canceling in response to sudden changes in what’s going on around you, like a passing vehicle. The six microphones the Quiet Comfort use for ANC now better compensate for gaps in the ear cup seal so noise canceling remains effective for those wearing the headphones with glasses.
Bose refreshed the button placement on its new Quiet Comfort headphones so the controls feel more intuitive.
Other upgrades include support for Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity for pairing and switching between multiple sources, the option to now physically connect to an audio source over USB-C for lossless playback, and improved button placement so the headphones’ controls feel more intuitive. Battery life is still rated at up to 24 hours (or up to 18 hours when using Immersive Audio features), and while a 15-minute quick charge is enough for 2.5 hours of playback, you can continue to use the second-generation Quiet Comfort while they’re charging over USB-C.
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