Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen Announced at $359 — TrueSpatial Immersive Audio, Lossless USB-C, Pre-Orders August 8

Bose has officially announced the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), bringing flagship features from the $429 Ultra line down to a more accessible $359 price point. Pre-orders open August 8, with shipping starting August 13.

What{"'"}s New

• TrueSpatial Immersive Audio: The headline addition — Bose{"'"}s spatial audio tech previously exclusive to the Ultra line, with three listening modes: Still (head-tracked fixed soundstage), Motion (follows you as you move), and Cinema (wide stage with centered dialogue)
• Improved ANC: Updated noise cancellation with better low-frequency blocking and more natural transparency mode
• Lossless USB-C Audio: Wired lossless playback via USB-C, a first for the non-Ultra QC line
• Redesigned Comfort: Smoother adjustable headband with more synthetic-leather cushioning

Battery and Colors

24 hours of battery life with ANC on (down to 18 hours with immersive audio enabled). Available in five colors: Eucalyptus Green, Black, White Smoke, Rosewood Mauve, and Dewdrop Mint.

How It Compares

At $359, the QC 2nd Gen undercuts the AirPods Max 2 at $558 while adding spatial audio features the Max still lacks. It also sits below Bose{"'"}s own QC Ultra Headphones ($429) while borrowing their marquee TrueSpatial tech. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 at $189 on eBay remains the value king for those who don{"'"}t need immersive audio.

Should You Buy?

If you{"'"}ve been waiting for Bose{"'"}s spatial audio at a lower price, this is it. The 2nd Gen QC headphones deliver Ultra-tier immersive audio at $70 less — the biggest no-brainer in over-ear headphones right now. Check the best noise-cancelling audio guide or browse all audio wearables.