Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) - Driftwood Sand

Product Description:

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) in Driftwood Sand are premium wireless over-ear headphones designed for immersive listening, advanced noise cancellation, long-haul comfort, high-quality wired and wireless audio, and everyday travel. They combine Bose’s flagship active noise cancellation, Bose Immersive Audio, new Cinema Mode, USB-C lossless audio, Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint connectivity, built-in microphones, improved on-head detection, and up to 30 hours of battery life in a refined second-generation design.

The 2nd-generation QuietComfort Ultra platform introduces a revised noise-cancellation algorithm designed to provide smoother and more precise control over environmental sound. In Aware Mode, updated ActiveSense processing helps reduce sudden spikes in surrounding noise while preserving awareness. Noise cancellation can also be manually adjusted or turned off through the Bose app.

Bose Immersive Audio spatializes conventional stereo content so music and entertainment feel less confined inside the headphones. The 2nd Gen model also adds Cinema Mode, which spatializes and balances dialogue, background sound, and effects to create a more cinematic presentation for movies and video content.

A major upgrade is lossless USB-C digital audio. Compatible USB-C source devices can send 16-bit audio at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz directly to the headphones, providing a high-quality wired listening option with lower latency for music, video, and gaming. The headphones can also continue playing while charging over USB-C.

Battery life reaches up to 30 hours with active noise cancellation, approximately 23 hours with Immersive Audio enabled, and up to 45 hours with noise cancellation turned off. This makes the headphones especially well suited to long flights, workdays, commuting, and extended listening sessions.

Improved on-head detection makes everyday operation more seamless. Putting the headphones on can automatically wake them and reconnect to paired devices, while laying them flat or folding them into the carrying case places them into a low-power standby state.

Bluetooth connectivity uses Bluetooth 5.4, with support for multipoint connections so two compatible devices can remain connected simultaneously. This is useful for users who regularly switch between a computer and smartphone during the day.

The around-ear cushions, adjustable headband, lightweight construction, and folding design make the QuietComfort Ultra particularly suitable for long listening sessions and travel. The headphones weigh approximately 0.58 lb / 264 g.

The Driftwood Sand finish combines a warm neutral body with metallic bronze-toned accents, giving the 2nd-generation Ultra a more premium and distinctive appearance than traditional Black or White finishes. Bose identifies this color variation as model 890101-0500. 

Product Features:

• Bose Flagship Active Noise Cancellation – Advanced adjustable ANC for travel, work, and everyday listening
• Improved ActiveSense – Smoother handling of sudden environmental noise in Aware Mode
• Bose Immersive Audio – Spatialized presentation for music and entertainment
• Cinema Mode – Optimizes spatial sound and dialogue for movies and video
• USB-C Lossless Audio – Digital wired playback from compatible USB-C devices
• 16-bit / 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB Audio – High-quality compatible wired playback
• Low-Latency USB-C Audio – Useful for compatible gaming and video sources
• Up to 30 Hours Battery Life – With active noise cancellation
• Up to 23 Hours With Immersive Audio
• Up to 45 Hours With ANC Off
• Charge While Listening – USB-C charging during playback
• Bluetooth 5.4 – Updated wireless connectivity
• Bluetooth Multipoint – Stay connected to 2 compatible devices
• Built-In Microphones – Supports phone calls and voice applications
• Improved On-Head Detection – Automatically wakes and reconnects when worn
• Automatic Low-Power Standby – Conserves battery when folded or laid flat
• Adjustable Noise Cancellation – Customize ANC level through the Bose app
• Aware Mode – Hear more of your surroundings when needed
• ANC-Off Mode – Noise cancellation can be completely disabled
• Physical + Touch Controls – Convenient playback and volume operation
• 3.5 mm Wired Audio Support – Traditional analog wired listening
• Bose App Support – EQ, modes, settings, and firmware updates
• Foldable Design – Easier storage and travel
• Premium Carrying Case Included
• Driftwood Sand Finish – Warm neutral limited-edition colorway
• Model 890101-0500 – Driftwood Sand manufacturer model 

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