Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) – Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with Spatial Audio, Adaptive Sound

Bose added one entirely new listening mode to this generation, and it is aimed at something headphones usually handle badly. QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke introduces Cinema Mode, which spatialises video content and lifts dialogue clarity so speech stops being buried under a soundtrack.

QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke: Cinema Mode, and the Dialogue Problem

Film and television are mixed for rooms with speakers spread around you, where dialogue occupies a dedicated centre channel. Fold that down to two drivers strapped to your head and speech competes directly with music and effects. Everybody has turned subtitles on for this reason.

Cinema Mode spatialises the video soundtrack and rebalances it so the dialogue sits forward, separate from the score. It is a different processing target from Immersive Audio, which is tuned for music, and the two are selected independently.

QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke: The New ActiveSense Algorithm

Aware Mode lets the outside world through, and ActiveSense is the system that steps in when the outside world suddenly gets loud — a passing train, a siren, an announcement. On the previous generation those interventions could be abrupt.

Bose rewrote the algorithm so the cancellation level changes smoothly rather than in a jump, which keeps your audio from being momentarily swamped while the system reacts. It is a small refinement that shows up constantly on a commute.

QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke: Four Modes, One Button

Quiet applies full cancellation. Aware opens the microphones. Immersive Audio pushes music out in front of you. Cinema Mode does the same job for video with dialogue prioritised. All four cycle from the earcup, and custom modes can be saved in the Bose app.

Everything is documented on the official Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) page.

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QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke: Who White Smoke Suits

White Smoke is a soft off-white rather than a bright white, which keeps it calm on camera under office lighting or a ring light. On this generation the polished mirror yokes read as jewellery against the pale finish rather than as an accent.

Pale protein leather does pick up marks from skin and hair products faster than dark finishes, so the cushions want a wipe every few weeks. They are removable and replaceable, which limits how much that matters over years of use. Black asks for none of this.

QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke: CustomTune Still Runs Underneath

Every time you put them on, a brief tone measures the acoustics of your ear and the headphones correct the audio for what your anatomy does to it. That runs regardless of which mode you are in, and it is why two people describe the same pair identically far more often than with conventional headphones.

Battery covers up to 30 hours, or up to 23 with spatial processing active, recharging in about three hours over USB-C.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
• Colour: White Smoke
• Type: Over-ear, closed-back, wireless
• Listening Modes: Quiet, Aware with ActiveSense, Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode
• Wired Audio: Lossless over USB-C at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz; 2.5mm analogue input also supported
• Battery Life: Up to 30 hours, or up to 23 hours with Immersive Audio on
• Charging: USB-C, about 3 hours for a full charge
• Bluetooth: Core 5.4, with Google Fast Pair and Spotify Tap
• Codecs: SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound
• Personalisation: CustomTune ear-shape measurement at start-up
• Power Management: Smarter on-head detection with faster start-up, automatic Bluetooth standby and deep sleep low-energy mode
• Materials: Plastic, aluminium and protein leather body, removable protein leather ear cushions, polished mirror metal yokes
• Weight: Approximately 244 g
• In the Box: Headphones, USB-C cable, audio cable, carrying case
• Announced: 5 September 2025, on sale 2 October 2025
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

FAQ – QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke

What does Cinema Mode actually do?

It spatialises video soundtracks and rebalances them so dialogue is clearer, which is a different job from Immersive Audio for music.

Is Cinema Mode on the 1st Gen?

No, QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke It is new to the 2nd Gen, along with lossless USB-C audio and the longer battery.

Will White Smoke discolour?

The cushions can pick up marks over time. They wipe clean and are removable, with replacements sold separately.

Does it work with Netflix and YouTube?

Cinema Mode processes any video audio reaching the headphones, so it is not tied to a particular app or service.

Can I switch modes without my phone?

Yes, all modes cycle from a control on the earcup. The app is only needed to build custom modes.

Does Totot deliver across the UAE?

Yes, QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen White Smoke We ship nationwide via Aramex for a fixed AED 10, with cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara available at checkout.