try tested and true to Bose roots design
Paschfire in r/bose
SourceBose QuietComfort Ultra vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Reddit head-to-head
88 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 29 lean toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra, 29 toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), and 30 don't pick a side.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra · 29 Neutral · 30 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) · 29
Why Redditors pick the Bose QuietComfort Ultra
more comfy, does better ANC
wijnandsj in r/classicalmusic
Sourceended up with the QC Ultra (gen 1) for the better ANC
cslaymore in r/bose
SourceWhy Redditors pick the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
The new QC and QC Ultra are probably much better than the older 45's
78914hj1k487 in r/apple
SourceThe Bose pads are very soft and they sit over my ears.
Polycosm- in r/bose
SourceI still find myself reaching for the QCs every single time
TicketMan1234 in r/bose
SourceFeature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
506 Reddit mentions
$342.99
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
187 Reddit mentions
$369.99
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?
88 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 29 lean toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra, 29 toward Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), and 30 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit is fairly split — the better pick depends on your priorities.
How do Bose QuietComfort Ultra and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Bose QuietComfort Ultra has 75% positive sentiment over 506 Reddit mentions, while Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) has 74% positive sentiment over 187 mentions.
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