Bose 896637-0010 QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), Noise-Canceling with Immersive Audio

Some listening calls for quiet and focus, other moments are better with awareness of the sounds around you. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) let you adjust noise control for either kind of day, with immersive audio for music and SpeechClarity technology for calls.

CustomTune adapts audio and noise cancellation to the shape of your ears. ActiveSense helps smooth sudden changes in surrounding sound, including when Aware Mode is on.

The included fit kit offers three sizes of eartips and three sizes of stability bands, giving you nine combinations to try for a secure, comfortable fit.

At a glance

These in-ear wireless earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3 and feature active noise cancellation, Aware Mode, and Immersive Audio. Bose Immersive Audio spatializes what you hear, placing sound beyond the earbuds for a more open listening presentation. Use the Bose app to customize the earbuds and adjust noise control, including turning noise cancellation off.

For calls, SpeechClarity uses noise-rejecting microphones to help focus on your voice amid background noise and wind. You can take a call using both earbuds or just one. The included wireless charging case supports wireless charging and USB-C charging, and holds up to three full charges. Listening time is up to six hours in Quiet or Aware Mode, or up to four hours with Immersive Audio, actual battery life varies with settings and use.

Buyers often praise the sound and noise cancellation. Feedback is more divided on fit, battery life, reliability, and Bluetooth connectivity, so the range of eartip and stability-band combinations is a useful part of the design to explore.

Everyday use

Choose Quiet Mode when you want to reduce distractions, or Aware Mode when you want to hear more of your surroundings. You can also adjust the noise-cancellation level without switching modes. For a commute, a work call, or a music break, those controls make it easier to tailor the listening experience to the moment.

The earbuds are rated IPX4 for water resistance and are listed for business, entertainment, and fitness use. Their in-ear design keeps the audio close, while the interchangeable tips and stability bands let you find a fit that suits your ears. A solid pick if you want adjustable noise control and personalized audio in one wireless pair.

Best use cases

For music, CustomTune adapts sound and noise cancellation to your ears, while Immersive Audio offers a spatialized listening option. For calls, SpeechClarity is designed to help your voice stand out, and the option to use one earbud can be practical when you want to keep one ear free. On a workout or day out, Aware Mode and the IPX4 water-resistance rating add useful flexibility. Compared with earbuds focused on simple playback, this pair is designed for listeners who want both noise control and ways to stay aware.

What to clarify

How can I change the noise-control setting? Use the Bose app to customize the earbuds and adjust noise cancellation. Quiet and Aware modes are available, and the cancellation level can also be changed without switching modes.

Can I listen with Immersive Audio throughout a full charge? Battery life is listed as up to four hours with Immersive Audio, compared with up to six hours in Quiet or Aware Mode. Usage and settings affect actual battery life.

How do the earbuds and case charge? The case supports wireless charging or USB-C charging and holds up to three full charges for the earbuds.

Is it worth it?

These earbuds bring together adjustable noise cancellation, spatialized listening, call-focused microphone features, and a fit kit with multiple tip and stability-band combinations. They suit listeners who want to move between focused music, awareness of their surroundings, calls, and fitness use without changing to a different pair.