The gen 2 Bose Ultra Earbuds’ ANC is top-notch, but their chunky design is anything but

Bose Ultra Earbuds Review

The second-generation Bose Ultra Earbuds have top-notch Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), but their design is bulky.

While the noise-canceling improvements are notable, there is not much to distinguish them from the first generation.

Bose has a reputation for excellent noise-canceling performance, dating back to the launch of the QuietComfort headphones in 2000.

However, Sony and Apple have caught up, and the competition has been intense since 2023.

The $299 Bose QuietComfort Ultra second-gen earbuds aim to surpass the competition with improved sound and call quality.

Bose has built its modern reputation on noise-canceling performance, offering the best in class for a good two decades.

Author summary: Bose Ultra Earbuds have great ANC but a bulky design.

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The Verge The Verge — 2025-10-31

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