€ 345
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
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| Most important facts | |||
| The lowest price today at a shop that delivers to you, delivery included. A price with an asterisk comes from a shop abroad, and its delivery cost is our own estimate. Lowest price | € 345Coolblue | € 68bol.com best | € 299Amazon.nl |
| Our own score out of 10: 60% the maker’s facts and 40% shop ratings. Price does not count. Score | best | ||
| The average of the stars buyers give at the shops, with the number of reviews behind it. We only compare it from 20 reviews. Customer rating | ★ 4.3 · 29 reviews | – | ★ 4.9 · 22 reviews best |
| How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| Adaptive | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source | 24 h | 40 h | 30 h |
| What the headphones or one earbud weigh. Lighter is more comfortable for hours at a time. In this comparisonWhen it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | 260 g | 300 g |
| The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too. In this comparisonSource
| 5.4 | 5 | 5.3 |
| How the sound is packed for Bluetooth. AAC suits iPhones, aptX and LDAC carry more detail from Android phones that support them. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| – | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays. When it matters
When it matters less
Source
| yes | yes | yes |
Facts as the maker states them. A dash means the maker does not name it. Each model’s page gives the source of every fact. Noise is the maker’s own figure, so we do not judge it, and a customer rating only counts from 20 reviews.
Prices per shop
On 1 November 2026 the lowest price for the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) is € 345 at Coolblue, delivery to the Netherlands included. In our ranking it is rank 31 of 35 with an over-ear fit, with a score of 8.1 out of 10.
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Deliveryabout 1–2 days
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€ 350
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
€ 350
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
€ 350
Deliveryabout 1 day
Returns30-day free returns
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Lowest since 1 Nov€ 345
Highest since 1 Nov€ 350
Price drops since 1 Nov0no drop seen yet
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) specifications
The numbers that matter first, then every fact by group. As published by the maker or the shop we read it from.
Bose · on the market since August 2026
Build and fit 8 facts
- Form factor
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones sit: over the ear, on the ear, in the ear canal, in the outer ear, beside the ear or on the cheekbone.
- Over-ear
- True wireless
96 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: derived, no source of its own · checked on 1 Nov
Two separate earbuds with no wire between them, charged in a case.
- no
- Wireless
153 of the 184 models we track have this.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
They play over Bluetooth, without a cable to the phone.
- yes
- Wired connection
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
The plug for a cable, so you can also listen wired, for instance on a plane or with a battery that has run out.
- USB-C only
- Audio over USB-C
22 of the 22 models we track have this.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
They play sound over a USB-C cable, straight from a phone or a laptop.
- yes
- Foldable
33 of the 33 models we track have this.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
They fold up to take less room in a bag.
- yes
- Controls
Source: bose.com · checked on 1 Nov
How you play, pause and change the volume on the headphones themselves.
- Buttons
- Microphones
Among the models we track
6 on this model
Lowest
0 Highest
10 Middle
6Higher than 39 of the 90 models we track.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
How many microphones the maker counts, for calls and noise cancelling together.
- 6
Sound 3 facts
- Equaliser in the app
105 of the 106 models we track have this.
Source: bose.com · checked on 1 Nov
You can adjust bass and treble in the maker’s app.
- yes
- Equaliser bands
Among the models we track
3 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
12 Middle
5Lower than 27 of the 32 models we track.
Source: bose.com · checked on 1 Nov
How many frequency bands the app’s equaliser lets you adjust.
- 3
- Spatial audio
83 of the 88 models we track have this.
Source: bose.com · checked on 1 Nov
Sound that seems to come from around you rather than from inside your head.
- yes
Noise cancelling 2 facts
- Active noise cancelling
When it matters
- Flights, trains and open-plan offices.
- A daily commute in traffic.
When it matters less
- Listening at home in a quiet room.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
How the headphones cancel outside noise with microphones. Hybrid uses microphones outside and inside the cup, adaptive also adjusts to the sound around you.
- Adaptive
- Transparency mode
109 of the 119 models we track have this.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
Lets outside sound through on purpose, so you hear traffic or a colleague without taking them off.
- yes
Wireless 5 facts
- Bluetooth version
Among the models we track
5.4 on this model
Lowest
5 Highest
6.1 Middle
5.3Higher than 98 of the 141 models we track.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
The Bluetooth version. A newer one connects more steadily and uses less power, if the phone has it too.
- 5.4
- Multipoint
115 of the 117 models we track have this.
When it matters
- Switching between a laptop for calls and a phone for music.
- Working from home with two devices on the desk.
When it matters less
- Using them with one phone only.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
Connected to two devices at once, such as a phone and a laptop, and switching by itself to the one that plays.
- yes
- Devices connected at once
Among the models we track
2 on this model
Lowest
2 Highest
3 Middle
2Lower than 5 of the 64 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How many devices they stay connected to at once.
- 2
- Google Fast Pair
54 of the 55 models we track have this.
Source: bose.com · checked on 1 Nov
Pairs in one tap with an Android phone.
- yes
- Wireless range
Among the models we track
9 m on this model
Lowest
9 m Highest
40 m Middle
10 mLower than 60 of the 68 models we track.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
How far from the phone the maker says the connection holds, without walls in between.
- 9 m
Battery 5 facts
- Battery life with noise cancelling
Among the models we track
24 h on this model
Lowest
4 h Highest
75 h Middle
8 hHigher than 65 of the 108 models we track.
When it matters
- Long flights or a full working day.
- Travelling where you cannot charge.
When it matters less
- An hour of listening a day, which any model manages for a week.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How long the headphones or the earbuds play on one charge with noise cancelling on, as the maker states it.
- 24 h
- Fast charge time
Among the models we track
15 min on this model
Lowest
3 min Highest
20 min Middle
10 minHigher than 104 of the 132 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How many minutes of charging give the playback below.
- 15 min
- Playback from a fast charge
Among the models we track
2.5 h on this model
Lowest
1 h Highest
15 h Middle
3 hLower than 68 of the 132 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How many hours of playback a short fast charge gives.
- 2.5 h
- Full charge time
Among the models we track
180 min on this model
Lowest
40 min Highest
210 min Middle
120 minHigher than 75 of the 95 models we track.
Source: Manual · checked on 1 Nov
How long a full charge takes.
- 180 min
- Charging port
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
The plug the headphones or their case charge through.
- USB-C
Warranty and support 2 facts
- Warranty
Among the models we track
2 years on this model
Lowest
1 year Highest
3 years Middle
2 yearsHigher than 4 of the 30 models we track.
When it matters
- A robot with a dock full of pumps and moving parts, where more can break.
- An expensive robot you plan to keep for years.
When it matters less
- For a cheap robot you would replace rather than repair, the extra years count for less.
Source: bose.co.uk · checked on 1 Nov
The warranty the maker gives in the Netherlands. Consumer law here stands apart from it and can last longer.
- 2 years
- Launched
Source: bose.com · checked on 1 Nov
The month the model came out, as far as the maker or a register shows.
- 2026-08-06
Sources: bose.co.uk · Manual · bose.com
Our score
Confidence: medium. Fewer than 300 owners’ ratings at the shops. The highest score today is 8.8.
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Owners’ ratings 40%7.0
29 ratings, 4.3 stars on average, at Coolblue.
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Features 60%8.9
60 of 67 points for the maker’s facts, the other 33 counted at the market’s average share of 89%.
- Price never countsA sale can’t lift a model. Today’s lowest price sits beside the score, checked every morning.
- Too few facts, no rankOnly headphones whose type and enough of whose facts are known are ranked. The rest get a provisional score.
- Reviewers beside, not insideReviewers’ picks are shown next to the score and do not count in it.
Frequently asked questions about the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)
How do buyers rate the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)?
Buyers rate the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) 4.3 out of 5, from 29 reviews at Coolblue (NL). We read the ratings on 1 November 2026.
How long does the battery of the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) last?
The maker states up to 24 hours of play on a charge. A 15-minute charge gives 2.5 hours of play.
Does the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) have noise cancelling?
Yes, adaptive noise cancelling, which adjusts its strength to the sound around you. It also has a transparency mode that lets the sound around you in when you want to hear it.
Can the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) connect to two devices at once?
Yes, it can stay connected to 2 devices at a time, such as a phone and a laptop.
