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Bose has refreshed its QuietComfort headphones with two-way USB-C audio and better noise cancellation - Engadget

Bose just announced a refresh of its popular QuietComfort headphones, the first hardware update in three years. These new cans sport several improvements when compared to the previous generation. First of all, they include Bose's Immersive Audio feature, which was previously exclusive to the QuietComfort Ultra series. This is a spatial audio algorithm that uses built-in motion sensors to mimic a 3D soundstage. The new headphones can also use the company's Cinema Mode, which is designed to offer clearer dialogue when watching TV shows and movies. The QuietComfort headphones use USB-C audio to enable wired lossless audio playback, up to 24bit/48kHz. In other words, they can be used wirelessly and via a wired connection. Two-way USB-C audio also helps deliver a clearer voice signal when using videoconferencing apps. Finally, the headphones can still be used while charging via USB-C, which is actually very useful in certain situations. The noise cancellation algorithm has been upgraded, as it now "responds more naturally to sudden spikes of noise" when the headphones are operating in Aware Mode. The six-microphone ANC system now compensates for gaps in the ear cup seal, which is good n

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: A Real 2.0 Product - CNET

With the latest version of the Bose QC Headphones, the gap between them and the flagship Ultras has narrowed. Article updated on August 18, 2026, 1:37 am EDT Back in 2023, when Bose released its flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, it…

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: A Real 2.0 Product - CNET

With the latest version of the Bose QC Headphones, the gap between them and the flagship Ultras has narrowed. Article updated on August 18, 2026, 1:37 am EDT Back in 2023, when Bose released its flagship QuietComfort…

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What happens to Bose when headphones become AI?

Snyder on the company’s move into luxury audio, licensing the Bose brand, and what happens to great sound in the AI era. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Posts…

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Bose's new QuietComfort headphones get premium upgrades for a midrange price - ZDNET

The QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) will debut with several audio and noise-canceling features once exclusive to its premium counterparts. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Premium headphones are…

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Bose has refreshed its QuietComfort headphones with two-way USB-C audio and better noise cancellation - Engadget

Bose just announced a refresh of its popular QuietComfort headphones, the first hardware update in three years. These new cans sport several improvements when compared to the previous generation. First of all, they…

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T2 · Outlet reportCNETAug 18, 2026

With the latest version of the Bose QC Headphones, the gap between them and the flagship Ultras has narrowed. Article updated on August 18, 2026, 1:37 am EDT Back in 2023, when Bose released its flagship QuietC

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T2 · Outlet reportThe VergeAug 10, 2026

Snyder on the company’s move into luxury audio, licensing the Bose brand, and what happens to great sound in the AI era. If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Posts from this author wi

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T2 · Outlet reportZDNetAug 6, 2026

The QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) will debut with several audio and noise-canceling features once exclusive to its premium counterparts. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Premium headphones are cool, but for some…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetAug 6, 2026

Bose just announced a refresh of its popular QuietComfort headphones, the first hardware update in three years. These new cans sport several improvements when compared to the previous generation. First of all, they include Bose's Immersive…

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