Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones II

Both are over-ear Bose headphones with Immersive Audio and CustomTune, so the real split is generation and battery. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones II is the newer model: Bluetooth 5.4, up to 30 hours (23 with Immersive Audio), foldable, and a 4.6 rating from 747 owners. The original QuietComfort Ultra is still a strong pick with the same core sound and ANC, but its 24-hour battery and Bluetooth 5.3 trail the II. Buy the II unless the original's fit or finish suits you better.

• Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra if you want the original over-ear with Immersive Audio and adaptive ANC and you don't need the longest battery life.
• Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones II if you want the newer model with 30-hour battery, Bluetooth 5.4, folding arms and the higher owner rating.