Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds update with spatial audio for $299, shipping June 2026
Bose announced the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) on June 12, 2025, with availability starting later that summer through Bose.com for $299. The earbuds feature enhanced adaptive noise cancellation, wireless charging, and Bose Immersive Audio with spatialized sound designed to deliver an immersive listening experience, officials said.
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) deliver a suite of updated features, including enhanced adaptive noise cancellation and wireless charging, according to Bose officials. The earbuds incorporate Bose Immersive Audio technology with spatialized sound, which places audio directly in front of the listener to create an immersive experience without requiring specific content formats, Bose representatives said. The spatial audio supports head-tracking and includes a Cinema Mode designed to enhance spatial effects, sources confirmed.
The earbuds feature world-class active noise cancellation powered by CustomTune technology, which Bose officials said offers smoother adjustments through enhanced adaptive noise cancellation.
Priced at $299, the earbuds are positioned as a flagship model within Bose’s lineup, competing with premium offerings such as Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and Sony’s WF-1000XM6, according to market analysts. The official Bose product page lists the earbuds at $299.00, with no variations in pricing across the available colors—Black, White Smoke, and a limited-edition Deep Plum, Bose’s website shows.
The updated algorithm improves ActiveSense in Aware Mode, designed to prevent sudden noises such as trains or sirens from overpowering the audio. According to Bose, this results in what the company describes as the best in-ear noise cancellation available.
Battery life is rated at up to six hours of playback, with sources noting that this decreases to approximately four hours when using the Immersive Audio feature. The earbuds come with a wireless charging case, although the additional playtime provided by the case was not specified in the available documentation. Bose marketing materials emphasize deep bass performance alongside long-lasting battery life.
Additional features include AI-powered noise suppression for calls, utilizing eight microphones to improve voice pickup and reduce distractions from wind and ambient chatter, according to Bose. The earbuds support Bluetooth 5.3, multi-point connection, and aptX Adaptive codec, enabling seamless connectivity and high-quality audio streaming. They are also rated IPX4 for water resistance and offer Transparency Mode and customizable equalizer settings through the Bose app, compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Bose announced the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) on June 12, 2025, with initial availability slated for later that summer via Bose.com, according to company statements. While some sources indicated a September 2025 release, the earbuds were reviewed as an available product in 2026 content, though no official confirmation of a June 2026 shipping date was found in the records reviewed.
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds build on the legacy of Bose’s noise-cancelling technology, retaining the company’s hallmark focus on audio quality, comfort, and stability, Bose officials said. This second generation aims to advance those attributes with improved voice pickup and enhanced noise cancellation algorithms, according to the announcement. The earbuds are part of Bose’s broader efforts to compete in the premium wireless earbud market segment, which continues to evolve with new spatial audio and connectivity features.
