The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand is the warm, sandy version of Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. Bose announced this generation on 10 September 2025 with Black and White Smoke as standard colours and Driftwood Sand and Midnight Violet as two limited-edition options. Driftwood Sand is a light beige-taupe neutral, softer than white and warmer than grey. The feature to try first on the Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand is Bose Immersive Audio, which moves music and films out of your head and in front of you.
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Immersive Audio: Still and Motion
Ordinary headphone sound seems to sit in the middle of your head. Immersive Audio on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand processes the signal so it sounds as if it comes from speakers in front of you. Still keeps the sound anchored in place, which suits a desk, a sofa or a plane seat; Motion lets it follow your head as you walk. Immersion mode combines full noise cancelling with spatial audio in one tap. Bose rates battery life at about 23 hours with Immersive Audio on, against up to 30 hours with it off, so it is worth turning off for very long days.
Cinema Mode for Films and Podcasts
New on this generation, Cinema mode widens the soundstage, places it in front of you and makes dialogue clearer. Bose says it helps with films and series, and also with podcasts and audiobooks, where voices matter more than effects. For watching on a laptop, the included USB-C to USB-C cable also carries lossless digital audio at 16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz, and avoids Bluetooth delay. With the analogue 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm cable the Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand also works with in-flight screens.
Why Driftwood Sand, and Who It Suits
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand suits people who dress in earth tones, beige, cream and brown, or who want a premium neutral that is neither black nor white. It sits well with wooden desks, light leather bags and gold or rose-gold phones and watches. Being a limited-edition shade, it is also a good choice if you want headphones fewer people will be wearing. The trade-off is care: a light finish shows hair-product, make-up and sunscreen marks on the cushions and headband sooner than Black or Midnight Violet. Wipe them gently with a dry soft cloth, and keep the headphones in the carry case when travelling.
Noise Cancelling That Fits Your Ears
CustomTune measures the sound in your ears every time you put the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand on and adjusts the noise cancelling and audio to fit. Quiet mode gives the most isolation, and Aware mode, with an ActiveSense algorithm Bose updated to react more smoothly to sudden loud noises, lets the world in. In the Bose app you can set the cancelling level by hand, switch it fully off, adjust the EQ and save custom modes; firmware updates install automatically through the app.
Connection and Battery
Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint keeps two devices connected, and the codecs are SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices; iPhones use AAC. Google Fast Pair and Spotify Tap are supported. Bose quotes the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand at up to 30 hours, about 23 with Immersive Audio and up to 45 with noise cancelling off; a full charge takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes gives about 3 hours. The headphones start when worn and enter a low-power standby when stored in the case.
Who This Is Not For
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand is not for anyone who wants a finish that hides marks: the light colour shows stains on cushions sooner than dark colours. There is no IP rating, so it is not for rain or hard workouts. At about 264 g it is not the lightest headphone. Limited-edition stock can be harder to replace later, wired lossless audio tops out at 16-bit and 48 kHz, iPhones do not get aptX Adaptive, and no power adapter is included.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver UAE-wide in up to 3 business days, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Headphones range, or see the official Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) page.
Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand Specifications
- Model: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
- Colour: Driftwood Sand (limited edition, per Bose)
- Type: Wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling, folding
- Listening modes: Quiet, Aware (with ActiveSense), Immersion, Cinema, plus custom modes
- Immersive Audio: Still or Motion
- Battery: Up to 30 hours; about 23 hours with Immersive Audio; up to 45 hours with noise cancelling off (per Bose)
- Charging: About 3 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes gives about 3 hours of playback (USB-C)
- Wired audio: Lossless USB-C digital audio up to 16-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz; 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm analogue cable
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, range up to 9 m (30 ft), multipoint with 2 devices
- Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices
- Other features: CustomTune, Google Fast Pair, Spotify Tap, auto start-up, low-power standby
- App: Bose app
- Water resistance: No IP rating
- Weight: About 264 g (0.583 lb, per Bose)
- In the box: Headphones, carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, USB-C to USB-C cable (about 1 m); no power adapter
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand FAQ
Is Driftwood Sand a limited edition?
Yes. Bose announced Driftwood Sand as one of two limited-edition colours for the 2nd Gen Ultra Headphones.
What colour is Driftwood Sand?
A light beige-taupe neutral, warmer than grey and softer than white.
Does the Driftwood Sand finish show marks?
Yes, more than Black. Make-up and hair products can mark the light cushions; a dry soft cloth keeps them clean.
How much battery does Immersive Audio use on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand?
23 hours is the Bose figure with it on, against up to 30 hours with it off.
Does the Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand work with in-flight screens?
Yes, with the included 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable.
What is the battery life of the 2nd Gen Ultra Headphones?
30 hours at most per Bose; up to 45 hours with noise cancelling off.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen Driftwood Sand, brand-new in its sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
No more than 3 business days to any emirate, free from AED 300; the live fee for your order appears at checkout.
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