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.