The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a bit of a throwback, in both design and name. They share a moniker with Bose’s first flagship true wireless earbuds, first released in 2020 and since discontinued.

Our electronics writer loves noise-canceling headphones, and he spent weeks testing Bose’s latest to see what’s actually new and how they compare to the best.

Earlier this summer, Bose announced next-gen versions of its best-in-class noise-canceling wireless earbuds. The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — which, as of last week, are now available — are ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. In addition to the earbuds, Bose is releasing two new ...

The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are so good that they scare me sometimes. When I have their superb active noise-cancellation cranked all the way up, I often can’t hear a single ...