Bose
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Ranked #1 of 7 in Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Best noise cancellation
From $449Approximate — prices change and we do not track them in real time
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Key specifications
- Type
- Over-ear, wireless with active noise cancelling
- Battery life
- 30 h (24 h with Immersive Audio on)
- Wireless
- Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint
- ANC control
- 10 adjustable levels, plus automatic adjustment to noise spikes
Our verdict
If blocking out the outside world is the priority — flights, open offices, noisy commutes — reviewers rank this as the most effective ANC on the market right now, full stop.
How it scores
Each criterion is scored 0-100 from published specs and lab-tested figures in the sources below, then weighted by the fixed formula this category uses. The weights are the same for every product here.
Noise Cancellation30% of score
97
Sound Quality25% of score
85
Battery Life20% of score
78
Comfort Build15% of score
91
Price Value10% of score
72
Strengths and limitations
Pros
- The strongest ANC of any model reviewers tested, across a wide range of frequencies
- 10 customizable ANC levels + automatic adjustment to noise spikes
- Very comfortable for long sessions; Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint
Cons
- $449, same price as the Sony XM6
- Sound quality is very good but rated a step behind Sony's for pure detail
- 30h battery (24h with Immersive Audio on) is average for the class
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Sources: RTINGS.com (2026) · Rolling Stone (April 23, 2026)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29