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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
4.5 feature score
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4.3 feature score
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11 supporting reviews
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Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones
3.7 overall score
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Sound quality is broadly strong, with rich, detailed, bass-forward playback praised by most reviewers, though a few disliked the stock tuning.
Pros: Active noise cancellation, Volume output
Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Equalizer customization
Sound quality was broadly praised as rich, detailed, energetic, and improved for Bose, though a few reviewers preferred more neutral competitors.
Pros: Volume output, Active noise cancellation
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, USB-C
Reviews are broadly positive on sound quality, especially after EQ or over USB-C, but several reviewers still found the tuning less refined than top sonic rivals.
Pros: Award recognition, ANC sound impact on audio
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, LE Audio readiness
Sound quality split reviewers: several praised rich, fun, balanced audio, while SoundGuys criticized the tuning and some reviewers noted rivals sound better.
Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Software/setup simplicity
Cons: LE Audio readiness, Smart Pause performance