Bose QuietComfort headphones (2026 refresh)

QuietComfort Gains the Ultra’s Spatial Trick

Bose brings Immersive Audio down from the QuietComfort Ultra line, using motion sensors and processing to create a three-dimensional soundstage. Cinema Mode applies that spatial system to movies and television with an emphasis on clearer dialogue.

USB-C Now Carries Audio Both Ways

The headphones support wired lossless playback up to 24-bit/48kHz over USB-C while retaining wireless listening. Two-way USB audio improves microphone clarity for video calls, and playback continues while the headphones charge—a wonderfully practical improvement for long workdays.

Noise Control Adapts Better to Real Ears

Aware Mode responds more naturally to sudden noise spikes, while the six-microphone cancellation system compensates for gaps in the earcup seal. That should be especially useful for glasses wearers, whose frames can prevent a perfect acoustic seal.

Comfort Gets a Physical Refresh Too

An improved headband, plusher cushions, and oval earcups update the three-year-old design. At $359, the new QuietComfort remains below the Ultra tier while absorbing several of its most desirable listening features.