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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen)
4.3 feature score
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4.1 feature score
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
8 supporting reviews
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Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
3.7 overall score
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Microphone noise handling is generally positive, with reviewers saying voices stay clear and background noise is reduced well in common noisy settings.
Pros: Award recognition, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LE Audio readiness
Reviewers were generally positive about microphone noise reduction, though the supporting evidence sometimes included context or small caveats.
Pros: Volume output, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C
Microphone noise reduction ranges from excellent SpeechClarity performance to weaker lab samples, but the overall reviewer consensus is improved and often strong.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Volume output
Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Equalizer customization
Microphone noise reduction was mixed: one reviewer found noise rejection an issue, while others praised background and wind handling.
Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: LE Audio readiness, Smart Pause performance