BOSE UPGRADES QUIETCOMFORT WITH BETTER ANC, USB-C

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THU, AUG 6, 2026

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Bose has released a second-generation QuietComfort headphone model featuring improved noise cancellation, two-way USB-C audio, and head-tracking immersive sound technology. The refreshed headphones retail for $359.

The updated QuietComfort headphones deliver several upgrades from the original 2023 model. The redesigned headband improves comfort and adjustment ease, while the enhanced active noise cancellation better adapts to shifting sound environments. Bose has also integrated TrueSpatial immersive audio technology with head-tracking capabilities, a feature previously exclusive to the higher-end QuietComfort Ultra model. The addition brings spatial audio to Bose's entry-level noise-canceling offering. Two-way USB-C audio support expands connectivity options for users. The combination of improvements positions the second-gen QuietComfort as a more competitive option in the noise-canceling headphone market, narrowing the feature gap between Bose's entry and premium tiers.

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