Brief Summary
This video reviews the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Second Gen earbuds, comparing them to the first generation. The second generation includes long-awaited features like wireless charging and improved microphone call quality, as well as enhanced active noise cancellation. While the upgrades are welcome, the reviewer suggests these features should have been included in the original model, considering it a premium flagship product.
- Wireless charging is added to the case.
- Microphone call quality is improved.
- Active noise cancellation is enhanced.
Intro
The video introduces the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Second Gen earbuds and compares them to the first generation model, highlighting their similarities in appearance but focusing on the internal upgrades. The reviewer expresses that the second generation addresses shortcomings of the first, bringing features that should have been present initially.
What Changed
The case of the second generation now supports wireless charging, a feature that was missing in the first generation. The microphone call quality has been improved in the second generation. The active sense, Bose's automatic noise cancellation adjustment, is more responsive in the second generation, quickly increasing noise cancellation when sudden loud noises occur. The active noise cancellation is slightly better (5-10%) in the Gen 2, especially with low-frequency noises like air conditioning. Both generations have the signature Bose sound, customizable fit with stability bands and ear tips, and identical touch controls.
Call Tests
The video includes call quality tests comparing the first and second generation Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra earbuds, as well as the AirPods Pro second generation. The tests are conducted in quiet and noisy environments (with a vacuum cleaner and on a busy street) to demonstrate the microphone's ability to cancel out background noise and maintain voice clarity. The second generation Bose earbuds show noticeable improvements in voice clarity and noise cancellation compared to the first generation. The AirPods Pro effectively eliminate vacuum cleaner noise, but the reviewer's voice clarity is slightly reduced. The second generation Bose QC Ultra performs better in noisy street environments compared to the first generation.
Final Thoughts
The reviewer concludes that the second generation Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra brings good updates but these should have been present in the first generation, given Bose's status as a premium brand. The upgrades are considered incremental improvements to an already excellent product, similar to Apple's "S cycle" iPhones. The reviewer praises the original Quiet Comfort Ultra for its noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, and fit, noting that the second generation enhances these aspects.
