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Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Desert Gold (896637-0040)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Desert Gold (896637-0040)

$368

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Desert Gold (896637-0040)

896637-0040
Angled view of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones in gold and black colour
$368
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Description

Lose yourself in your favourite music with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. A great companion for audiophiles on the move, this pair of headphones offers the perfect trifecta of premium style, cosy wear, and immersive sounds. It also packs various advanced technologies, such as CustomTune, Cinema Mode, ActiveSense, and Spatialised Audio.

Key Features

  • Your Daily Listening Companion: Dive into your music, podcast, and audiobook with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones! It pumps out spatialised audio, bringing your media to life. Plus, it boasts a Cinema Mode to ensure superb surround sound and clear dialogue.
  • Escape Into Pure Sound: Immerse yourself in your favourite tunes! These Bose Headphones perfectly combine Active Noise Cancellation and ActiveSense Technology, effectively blocking out unwanted sounds.
  • Control Your World: Conveniently use the QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen while commuting, working, or doing other activities. It packs two handy modes—Quiet Mode for distraction-free listening and Aware Mode for letting ambient sounds in.
  • Your Sound, Your Way: Thanks to its CustomTune technology, you can enjoy immersive audio performance specifically tailored for you. It also works with the intuitive Bose app for setting up custom modes, adjusting EQ settings, and choosing noise cancellation levels.
  • Relax and Listen: Stay cosy even during extended listening sessions, as the QuietComfort Ultra comes with plush cushions that snugly wrap around your ears and a handy headband to evenly distribute pressure.
  • Premium Engineering: Feel confident wearing the Bose Over-Ear Headphones. It is crafted with refined metal materials with an inlaid logo, giving your device a premium look. It is also available in different finishes, such as Black, White, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold, and Driftwood Sand*.
  • Power That Lasts: A great companion for your long travels and day-to-day errands, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra lets you enjoy up to 30 hours of playback time in Quiet and Aware Mode**. Moreover, it offers optional wired connections for an uninterrupted listening experience.

*Other colour options not included.

**23 hours with Immersive Audio.

Specifications
All Product Details
Brand Bose
Product Type In-Ear Headphones
Model Number 896637-0040
Colour Gold
Headphone
Noise Cancelling Yes
Noise Cancelling Type Active
True Wireless Yes
On-Ear Controls Yes
Audio
Adapter Included Yes
Adapter Type USB Type-A to Type-C
Microphone
Built-In Microphones Yes
Number of Microphones 4
Charging Case
Charging Port Type USB Type-C
Charging Case Recharge Time Approx. 2 hours
Headphone Battery
Headset Battery Type Lithium Ion (Li-ion)
Headset Charge Time Approx. 2 hours
Headphone Quick Charging Time 20 mins = 2 hours
Battery Life/ Playtime with Full-charge Up to 6 hours
Charging Method Charging Case
Connectivity
Wired / Wireless Wireless
Connectivity Type Bluetooth
Bluetooth Range Up to 9m
Bluetooth Version v5.3
Durability
IP Rating IPX4
Software / App Compatibility
App Enabled Yes
Compatible App Bose Music App
Compatible Mobile Operating System iOS, Android
Dimensions
Product Width 5.9 cm
Product Depth 2.6 cm
Product Height 6.6 cm
Product Weight 0.08 kg
Warranty
Manufacturers 24 Months
Reviews

Expert Reviews

Customer Reviews

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - Desert Gold (896637-0040) is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 374.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exemplary performance Have been using Bose QuietComfort earbuds since they were introduced. I have upgraded within weeks of teh new models being introduced, and upgraded to the second generation Ultras, not expecting a significant improvement. Wow! Did I misjudge the advancement in performance. The noise cancellation is superb, best I've ever experienced. Tonal delivery is very good but I would like to see more granular control in the equaliser (smaller frequency bands). Comfortable to wear for long periods, I forget I've got them in half the time. Highly recommend any Bose product as I have several and will continue to pay the premium price for superior delivery.
Date published: 2026-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best Earbuds I’ve Ever Used The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds II are hands-down the best-sounding earbuds I’ve ever tried. The Immersion and Cinematic modes are incredible—perfect for both music and movies. I use them daily and they never disappoint. The active noise cancellation is next-level. I can listen to audiobooks while mowing the lawn and still hear everything clearly without turning up the volume. My favorite feature is the multipoint Bluetooth connection. Switching between my phone, tablet, and TV is effortless thanks to the Bose app—it’s super intuitive and reliable. Yes, they’re pricey—but the performance, comfort, and features make them absolutely worth it.
Date published: 2025-09-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Almost perfect… Great buds so far. 4/5 for two reasons. First, for whatever reasons, they’re not as loud as my previous (non Bose) buds which really surprised me. As someone who likes to turn it up to 11, it leaves a little to be desired in that regard. Second, I’ve used the buds 30-40 times since receiving them 3 weeks ago. In that period I’ve had to reconnect them on three occasions due to one of the buds losing connection. That’s roughly 10% of the time which is a bit high considering I never had this issue with my previous set. If it is at all possible to update via a patch to increase the volume I’d be fully satisfied and bump it to 5*!
Date published: 2025-09-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceptional Listening Experience The 2nd Gen is excellent. It was easy to install and connect. Also making the adjustments was also easy. The immersive sound is truly impressive. Best buy of the new year!
Date published: 2026-02-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Bad, just bad 2 weeks old earbuds. ANC works once in while. Connection problems still exists, like v1. Right earbud not working, reset the earbuds now left earbud isn't working. Reset again. 2 earbuds back sound but right bud has lower volume. I've contacted service and can wait for a repair instead of a replacement.
Date published: 2025-08-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I Love Bose This earbuds 2nd Gen are amazing. I love the way they look, I love the way they sound. The quality of the of the sound while listen podcasts and music is very clear. The quitecomfort feature just makes the sound even better. I've been a Bose customer for quite a while and I have different products from them, but definitely Bose continues to be the leader of the sound. These are some of my experiences with this new item: The quality of the sound, top notch. Definitely user friendly for meetings, travels or workouts. Sweat resistant. (And I'm pointing this out because I've had other brands and they stop working due to the sweat.) Great quality look. Excellent product.
Date published: 2025-09-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Earbuds could have been better for the price. Good sound and great noise cancelling. The connection could be better, my older NC 700 seems to have more stable connection when connected to multiple devices. The mic has choppy sound when connected to laptop and when calling on Whatsapp from phone. The fit is good and the earphones are comfortable but you'll need to lay them off for a while after couple hours of constant use. The battery life also could have been better but I can't complain with the noise cancelling being top notch. No one except bose can do it better. Overall 3.5/5 just because some things could have been better especially at this price.
Date published: 2025-11-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best earbuds I've used & an improvement on 1st gen I really liked the 1st gen Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds, but was frustrated by connection issues and the sensitivity of the touch controls. The 2nd gen has fixed these issues thankfully - after several months I'm still not getting any connection drop-outs and the ability to turn off touch controls has been great. Now when I'm running, I can adjust or wipe sweat off the buds without pausing the music. And of course, as the name Quiet Comfort suggests, these are the most comfortable earphones I've ever worn (I can wear them all day) and the noise cancellation is second to none. And I love the sound quality.
Date published: 2025-12-07
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What's in the box
  • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
  • Eartips (S, M, L)
  • Bands (1, 2, 3)
  • Charging case
  • USB-C (A to C) cable
  • Safety sheet
Questions & Answers

Did these first come out 2024 ?

Asked by: Mary
Hi there. This particular model of in-ear headphones was released in 2025. We trust this helps with your query
Answered by: HN Customer Service
Date published: 2025-10-06
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