Customer Reviews for Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, Bluetooth, Desert Gold (896637 0040)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, Bluetooth, Desert Gold (896637 0040) is New at Staples
Item # : IM1VJ4675
Model # : 896637-0040
- Noise‑canceling earbuds designed for immersive audio and all‑day listening.
- Wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 5.3, delivering a stable connection up to 29.5 feet.
Price is $299.00
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292 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 2, 2026
Bose @ it's best
BOSE QC ULTRA 2ND GEN is simply a mobility theatrical output, deep palm colour is awesome to have
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Mar 2, 2026
I find that it is very difficult to pair with my Android phone. So I have decided not to waste my time and throw them away. A true waste of money and time.
Calitos way
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Posted Mar 3, 2026
Great features
I bought this and they are great. I love the features that blocks the world and to bring back to normal. The only thing is to find the right fit for the ear tip.
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Crap oh product
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
I find that it is very difficult to pair with my Android phone. So I have decided not to waste my time and throw them away. A true waste of money and time.
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Response from Staples :
HI there, thank you for sharing your experience with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). We’re truly sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced when pairing with your Android phone. To assist you further, here’s a helpful guide:
https://bose.life/3NdF61Z
Gem - Customer Support
March 3, 2026
KARTHIK
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Bose @ it's best
BOSE QC ULTRA 2ND GEN is simply a mobility theatrical output, deep palm colour is awesome to have
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Gibby1340
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Don't really work outside
Iv had my earbuds for a couple of weeks now and I'm really disappointed. The ANC works great indoors but is terrible outside. If there is remotely any wind it drowns out my music and stops the ANC from working. I can hear everything outside if there is so much as a breeze. As soon as the wind hits them its like the ANC is overwhelmed and cuts out and i can hear everythi...
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Response from Staples :
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with your Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). While the ANC technology is designed to adapt to many environments, wind can sometimes present unique challenges, and we appreciate you highlighting how this impacts your listening experience. Your feedback is valuable and helps us better understand how customers use our products in real-world conditions.
We truly understand how disappointing it must feel to expect the best ANC performance and then encounter challenges outdoors, especially with wind interference and fit issues. We’re here to help improve your listening experience. If you’re having difficulty with how the earbuds fit, here’s a helpful guide you can use: https://bose.life/4aMMwm4
Regarding noise cancellation, this feature can be customized through the Bose app. Here’s another link for your reference: https://bose.life/4rGwNe1
Thank you again for reaching out and sharing your concerns.
Jelyn - Customer Support
March 2, 2026
Gemini89
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Posted Mar 2, 2026
Sound improvement
I bought this about 6 months ago and I can tell u is a big improvement in sound from the last gen very happy with this bose earbuds 2 gen.
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Rich the driver
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Posted Mar 1, 2026
Great update from the first gen.
I got these about three weeks ago and it was extremely happy with them. They comfort fit into the air is good and the sound quality is excellent, I can personally hear a difference between the first GEN and second GEN noise cancelling.
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Kyber Crystals
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Posted Feb 28, 2026
Great sound and ANC
Have owned these for a month now. Other than occasional Bluetooth issues these buds are really good. Sound is airy and light but with enough energy from that extra sub bass so that music gets its life. That sub bass doesn't interfere with the mids or highs. Though I wish if the highs were a bit softer like in their headphones (QC ultra gen 1).
ANC is very strong. It's...
ANC is very strong. It's...
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Syl
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Posted Feb 27, 2026
Nice color
The earbuds are great. Fit is good. I still think companies need to tweak the earbuds with attachments for a better fit. Nice sound, color.
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Baboune101
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Posted Feb 25, 2026
Wow I love it
The sound it's the best, better then I dream buy it
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Roddey
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
Great, WHEN they work
They are comfortable. WHEN they work, they sound fantastic. Repeated issues with bluetooth connections between different devices. Frequent issues with the earbuds syncing with each other. Bose
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Response from Staples :
Hello Roddey, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you find the fit comfortable and the sound fantastic, though we’re sorry to learn you’re experiencing issues with your Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). These earbuds are designed to deliver premium audio, world‑class noise cancellation, and an exceptional listening experience tailored to your ears.
The connection issue you’re facing may be related to multiple Bluetooth devices already paired with your earbuds while their Bluetooth remains turned on. To help resolve this, please follow the steps in this guide: https://bose.life/4aLYpr7 It provides instructions on how to reconnect your devices and should assist in addressing the problem.
If you continue to experience issues, we’re here to help. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support team through this link: https://bose.life/3MxjQE1
We hope this helps you get back on track and resolves the issue with your earbuds, so you can continue enjoying them to the fullest.
Sophie – Customer Support
February 23, 2026
Rose
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Posted Feb 22, 2026
Impressive sound, poor durability
I bought two pairs the quiet comfort the first generation my first pair have a problem with the right Air Bud basically the sound came out way lower than the right one so Bose send me a second pair to replace the one I got because they were still on the warranty. I received my second pair and the same problem occur with the same earbuds, the right one. this time both di...
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Response from Staples :
Hi Rose, thank you for sharing your experience with the QuietComfort first generation earbuds. We appreciate your feedback and will make sure it is shared with our product team. While the sound quality and noise cancellation technology are impressive, durability is equally important. We’re sorry to hear that you encountered the same issue with the right earbud on both pairs. To help you, we can provide guidance on how to resolve this issue. Here’s a helpful link you can use: https://bose.life/4kPkn0L
Jelyn - Customer Support
February 22, 2026
pb
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Posted Feb 21, 2026
Connectivity and charging issues.
Frequent connectivity and charging issues after a couple of months.
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Response from Staples :
Hi Pb, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that you’ve experienced connectivity and charging issues with your QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). That’s certainly not the experience we want for you.
To help get your earbuds back to optimal performance, please try the steps in these quick guides:
Connectivity Troubleshooting: https://bose.life/4tPq9DE
Charging Troubleshooting: https://bose.life/4cEYQpt
Daisy - Customer Support
February 21, 2026
Non1ckname
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Posted Feb 20, 2026
Worth it, if you have $$
Loved these for 2+ years, too bad the glue doesnt hold up.
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Daryl
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Posted Feb 19, 2026
Superb - delighted with these earbuds.
I bought this a month or so ago and usually struggle to keep ear buds in. Firstly they are very secure. Next the quality of noise cancelling is excellent. As someone with AuDHD I find this just brilliant. Finally sound quality and battery length are both perfect. I cannot recommend these enough.
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Steve1
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Posted Feb 18, 2026
Exceptional Listening Experience
The 2nd Gen is excellent. It was easy to install and connect. Also making the adjustments was also easy. The immersive sound is truly impressive. Best buy of the new year!
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HOjo
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Posted Feb 17, 2026
These have the best noise control on the market.
I have tested several earbuds, and these are the best.
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jw
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Posted Feb 16, 2026
Great comfort and noise cancelling but some hiss
Very comfortable and great noise cancelling, but sound quality could be improved - in particular there is some hiss in all modes.
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Response from Staples :
Hello, thank you for sharing your feedback on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). We’re glad to hear that the comfort and noise-canceling performance have been working well for you, those are key strengths of this model.
We’re sorry to hear that you’re experiencing a slight hiss across all modes. Furthermore, we understand how distracting that can be, especially when you're expecting a clean and immersive listening experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
To help resolve the hissing or audio clarity issues, we recommend following the troubleshooting steps in our official support guide:
https://bose.life/4cyL5sp
- Cedrick Customer Support
February 16, 2026
Angie
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Posted Feb 15, 2026
Great EarPods
Easy to set up. Great sound. Very comfortable to wear.
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RobG
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Posted Feb 14, 2026
Stopped working in weeks
These buds stopped working in a few weeks. The right bud no longer connects and now the full pack + buds will not connect via Bluetooth.
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Dorn555
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
The sound quality is wonderful, I like the feature that they can be paired with multiple devices. The only downside is the way the earbuds fit in the charger. Would recommend these earbuds and would buy again.
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