Overview
- Bose announced the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with preorders opening August 8 and shipping set to begin August 13.
- The headphones add TrueSpatial/Immersive audio with Still, Motion and Cinema modes that virtualize stereo sound for a wider, speaker-like stage.
- A two-way USB-C port supports wired 24-bit/48kHz playback and can act as a headset connection for apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Noise cancellation is upgraded with a six-microphone adaptive feedforward system and a reworked Aware Mode, and Bose rates battery life at up to 24 hours or up to 18 hours with Immersive Audio active.
- Bose will sell core Black and White Smoke models plus three limited-edition colors, and outlets report regional pricing differences with Popular Science listing $359 and TechRadar reporting £299.