Bose has arguably approached the QC Ultra Headphones 2 as it should have, by plugging feature gaps and incrementally improving on the original’s strengths. Reasonable across-the-board refinements were expected and have indeed been delivered, making for a complete pair of headphones that justify ‘2nd Gen’ status.

Cancel noise actively while adjusting EQ across 24 hours of wireless playback per charge.

Not only that, but such budget noise-canceling headphones often have features and specs that rival those of much more premium pairs. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones gen 2 are, right now, the best noise canceling headphones you can buy.

With Bluetooth 5.4 helping streamline power consumption, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 deliver a clear improvement in battery performance. The new model offers five to six hours more runtime than its predecessor, stretching total playback time to around 30 hours (up from 24 on the Gen 1).

Head over to Amazon to get the Bose New QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) for just $216, down from their usual price of $299. That’s a discount of $83 and 28% off.

The powerful ANC cans can provide peace and quiet during your holiday travels.

Battery life and power management are crucial yet overlooked strengths, but they've always been Bose's weaknesses. Its 2019 flagship headphones, the NC700, delivered about 20 hours of battery life, and its 2023 QuietComfort Ultra headphones maxed out at 24 hours.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are, as a result, among the world’s most comprehensively featured noise-cancelling headphones. Recognising that performance cannot stand still for a moment in this cut-throat market,