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Bose QuietComfort headphone rollout

Overview

Following the late July 2026 introduction of the Moonlight Grey QuietComfort headphones in Poland, Bose officially announced the second-generation QuietComfort headphones on 5 August. This new model serves as an entry-level option featuring TrueSpatial immersive audio technology with three modes: Still, Motion, and Cinema.

Technical specifications include an improved adaptive feed-forward ANC system, a six-microphone array to assist users wearing glasses or hats, and enhanced ActiveSense response for sudden noise spikes. The headphones support lossless USB-C playback up to 24-bit/48 kHz. Design updates feature oval ear cups, a sliding headband, and synthetic-leather padding. Battery life is rated at 24 hours, reducing to 18 hours with immersive audio enabled, with a 15-minute quick-charge providing 2.5 hours of use. Six colors are available, including standard Black and White Smoke, and limited editions in Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint, Rosewood Mauve, and Hazelnut Taupe.

Pre-orders opened on 8 August. While some reports cited a price of €349.95 (≈ $359), other pricing indicated a release price of $549.95. The headphones were released on 13 August, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the premium QuietComfort Ultra model. Unlike the Ultra, which utilizes ‘CustomTune’ acoustic calibration and Snapdragon Sound for high-bitrate streaming, the standard second-generation model relies on traditional AAC and SBC codecs.

Entities

Bose · GXT 498 Forta Wireless · USB‑C lossless audio · QuietComfort headphones · Bose Corporation

Timeline

2 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Bose releases second-generation QuietComfort headphones
Bose's second-generation QuietComfort headphones offer strong noise cancellation at a lower price point than the Ultra model, which features advanced CustomTune calibration and immersive audio.
8 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Bose launches redesigned QuietComfort headphones
Bose has launched redesigned QuietComfort headphones with new TrueSpatial immersive audio technology and improved noise cancellation, while its Ultra earbuds are seeing promotional discounts.
12 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 26 sources
Bose launches QuietComfort 2nd‑Gen headphones with TrueSpatial and USB‑C
Bose’s new QuietComfort 2nd‑Gen headphones add TrueSpatial immersive audio, USB‑C lossless playback, improved ANC for glasses, 24 h battery and six colour options, priced at €349.95 with pre‑orders from 8 Aug.
21 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
Affordable wireless headphones from Trust and Bose hit Polish market
Trust launches the GXT 498 Forta Wireless gaming headset with multi‑mode connectivity, while Bose cuts the QuietComfort ANC headphones to 799 zł for a limited colour in Poland.

Sources

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