Bose has been synonymous with noise cancellation for decades, and the QC Ultra Gen 2 proves why — reviewers call it the best ANC available in any earbud. Fixed call quality issues from Gen 1 and added wireless charging.
If silencing the world is your #1 priority and you have large or pressure-tolerant ears, nothing beats Bose. The ANC is genuinely in a class of its own — it's the pick for frequent flyers and open-office workers.
“They offer the best noise-canceling performance available in a set of earbuds, delivering the peace and isolation many of us crave throughout the day.”
The Verge · read full review →
“Bose claims that its latest flagship headphones have the best noise reduction on the planet, and after a few weeks with the QuietComfort Ultra 2, I'm inclined to agree.”
WIRED · read full review →
“The comfortable elephant trunk shape pairs with silky silicone eartips to provide excellent passive noise isolation — akin to a pair of earplugs — which combine with active noise canceling tech to provide true silence.”
WIRED · read full review →
“The ANC continues to be superlative at reducing airplane noise, and Bose has addressed the call-quality problems of the original.”
Wirecutter · read full review →
“Best noise-canceling earbuds pick for 2026 after hands-on testing.”
Tom's Guide · read full review →
