Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen Pre-Orders Now Open at $359 — Five Colors, Shipping August 13

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) pre-orders are now live as of August 8, 2026. The headphones ship August 13 and are available on Bose.com and through select resellers including Amazon and Best Buy.

Why These Stand Out at $359

The 2nd Gen QC headphones bring three features previously exclusive to the $429 Ultra line:

• TrueSpatial Immersive Audio: Three listening modes — Still (fixed soundstage), Motion (follows your movement), and Cinema (wide stage with centered dialogue)
• Improved Six-Microphone ANC: Adaptive feedforward controls now compensate for gaps in the earcup seal from glasses or hair — a common complaint with the original QC headphones
• Lossless USB-C Audio: Wired lossless playback via USB-C, a first for the non-Ultra line

Battery and Colors

24 hours with ANC (18 hours with immersive audio). Five colors: Eucalyptus Green, Black, White Smoke, Rosewood Mauve, and Dewdrop Mint.

How It Compares

At $359, the QC 2nd Gen undercuts the AirPods Max 2 at $558 on Amazon by $199 and Bose{"'"}s own QC Ultra Headphones at $429 by $70 — while matching the Ultra{"'"}s marquee TrueSpatial tech. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 at $189 remains the value pick for those who don{"'"}t need immersive audio. See our QC 2nd Gen vs Ultra comparison or browse all audio wearables.