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Bose QuietComfort Ultra: Price Hikes and Enhanced Features

10/3/2025

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) costs $449, up from $429 due to tariffs.
Cinema mode adds simulated surround sound, though its usefulness is debated.
Battery life reaches 30 hours with ANC on, up from 24 hours in the original.
Enhanced wear detection disconnects the headphones when laid flat to save power; ANC remains top-tier with app customization.

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) costs $449, up from $429 due to tariffs.
Cinema mode adds simulated surround sound, though its usefulness is debated.
Battery life reaches 30 hours with ANC on, up from 24 hours in the original.
Enhanced wear detection disconnects the headphones when laid flat to save power; ANC remains top-tier with app customization.