Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand Wireless Headphones

QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand Wireless Headphones overview

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Wireless Headphones are premium around-ear headphones built for focused listening, travel, work, and home entertainment. They combine Bose’s best noise cancellation with spatialized audio, while CustomTune calibrates sound and noise control to your ears each time you power on. Because every ear shapes sound differently, CustomTune helps keep your music closer to the original recording while also improving noise cancellation effectiveness. Use Quiet, Aware, Immersion, and Cinema Mode to match your moment, and stay connected to two devices via multi-point Bluetooth. For wired setups, USB-C audio delivers digital “lossless” playback, and the included audio cable covers classic analog sources.

Key features of QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen

• • • ✓ CustomTune calibration for sound shaped to you
    • ✓ Spatialized audio with Immersive and Cinema Mode
    • ✓ Quiet and Aware modes with ActiveSense control
    • ✓ Multi-point Bluetooth connects to two devices
    • ✓ USB-C “lossless” audio option for clearer detail
    • ✓ Up to 30-hour battery for long sessions

    

    Designed for real-world listening

    These headphones are made for people who want to stay in the music or dialogue without fighting the room. Quiet Mode helps shut out distractions, while Aware Mode keeps you present, and ActiveSense smooths sudden bursts of noise so your content stays intelligible. Immersive and Cinema Mode add a wider, more layered presentation that makes films, sports, and gaming feel more involving. Soft cushions and a pressure-balanced headband support long wears, and flexible wireless and wired options fit everything from commuting to desk work.

    

    What makes them stand out

    QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen stand apart by combining personalized tuning with multiple immersive listening modes, not just standard ANC and EQ. CustomTune tailors both audio performance and noise cancellation to your ears, while Cinema Mode adds a simple, app-enabled way to enhance any video without special formats. For practical daily use, you can stay paired to two devices, listen while charging, and switch to USB-C audio for digital “lossless” playback or wired use when Bluetooth isn’t ideal.

    What’s in the Box

    • ✓ Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand Wireless Headphones
    • ✓ Carry case
    • ✓ USB-C to USB-C cable
    • ✓ 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable
    • ✓ User manual

    How to get started

    Charge the headphones using the USB-C port on the left earcup, then install the Bose app to set up and control key features. Power on with the Bluetooth/Power button and pair from your phone or computer’s Bluetooth menu, or connect in the app. Choose your preferred listening mode and enable Cinema Mode from the Modes menu when watching video. For wired listening, connect the included audio cable, or use USB-C audio from a compatible source for digital playback and to keep listening while charging.

    

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Cinema Mode?

    Cinema Mode is an additional listening mode that uses Bose spatialized audio to make video sound more cinematic, with clearer dialogue and more spacious effects.

    What does ActiveSense do?

    In Aware Mode, ActiveSense automatically adjusts noise cancellation to help keep surrounding noise levels more constant.

    What is USB audio and what quality does it support?

    USB audio lets you listen via a USB-C wired connection with digital “lossless” audio, supporting 16-bit audio at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz from compatible sources.

    Do the headphones support Snapdragon Sound?

    Yes, they feature Snapdragon Sound technology; to benefit from it you’ll need a Snapdragon Sound-certified compatible device.

    What is on-head detection?

    On-head detection uses sensors to automatically play/pause when you take the headphones off and can let you answer calls by putting them on (settings are managed in the Bose app).

    How does multi-point Bluetooth work?

    You can connect two devices at once, but play audio from one device at a time; pause on one device and start playback on the other to switch, while calls can come from both.

    Can I connect them to a Bose Smart Soundbar or speaker?

    Yes, you can connect to compatible Bose Smart Speakers and Soundbars using the Bose app or product controls; the typical range is up to 30 ft (9 m), and you can connect to one Bose product at a time.