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Bose's top in-ear model in its second generation pairs Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Aware Mode and Immersive Audio, and its case now charges on a wireless pad. On 5 November Amazon Australia sold the black pair for A$448; Bose Australia asks A$449.95.
Bose quotes six hours in Quiet or Aware mode, four with Immersive Audio, and three extra charges from the case. IPX4 covers splashing water, not a dunk in the pool.
Our verdict
For A$448 this is the Bose in-ear that combines Adaptive ANC, Immersive Audio and a wirelessly charged case; buy it if six hours a charge plus three refills covers your longest day.
- A good fit for
- A regular flyer or train commuter who wants Bose adaptive cancelling in an in-ear, plays films through Immersive Audio and keeps the case in a carry-on.
- We would skip it if
- Skip them if six hours between charges won't do, if you want a wired option, or if you swim: IPX4 means splash resistance only.
Reasons to consider it
- Adaptive ANC built on an ActiveSense that Bose says improves on the first generation, alongside Aware Mode and CustomTune
- Immersive Audio gives stereo a spatial presentation, costing two of the six hours per charge
- IPX4, Bluetooth 5.3, nine eartip and band combinations, and a case holding three charges that tops up wirelessly
The compromises
- Six hours per charge: on a long-haul flight the buds need at least one trip back to the case
- Four hours per charge with Immersive Audio on
- No wired mode and no wall charger included; the spec sheet names A2DP and HFP but no codec
What we have not verified: Seal, cancelling outside a test and call clarity all hinge on the ear and the setting. The six-hour rating is from Bose testing in February 2025 at 75 dB in Quiet Mode with Immersive Audio off; louder listening cuts it.
The things in this guide
A closer look at the products, who they may suit, and what to check before buying.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
A$448, Adaptive ANC, Immersive Audio and a case that charges wirelessly.
Before you buy: Six hours per charge; IPX4 only.
Price checked 5 November 2026. Retailer prices can change.What A$448 buys
Amazon Australia ships the buds, the charging case, a 30 cm USB-A to USB-C cable and the Bose Fit Kit; Bose notes that a wall charger is not part of the package.
Three eartip sizes and three stability bands give nine fit combinations. On 5 November the black pair was out of stock at Bose Australia, which left Amazon as the in-stock option at almost the same price.
Six hours, or four with Immersive
Bose gives six hours in Quiet or Aware mode and four with Immersive Audio, rated at 75 dB. The case stores three full charges; twenty minutes in it restores up to two hours.
The case takes USB-C or a third-party wireless charging pad. For long-haul travel, plan on the case as part of the battery.
Cancelling and fit
With Adaptive ANC on, ActiveSense flattens sudden spikes in ambient noise; Aware Mode passes them through. Bose lists improved ActiveSense, AI-based call noise suppression and wireless case charging as the second-generation changes.
CustomTune adjusts the sound to the shape of the ear canal. Choosing the right tip and band matters, because the seal limits what the cancelling can do.
How we put this together
Built from the product pages and listings below, without test scores or results we have not measured. Specifications and prices change, so check the original page for the exact model, current price, delivery, and returns.
- Amazon Australia: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), Black (opens in a new tab)
- Bose Australia: QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) (opens in a new tab)
