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Bose’s upgraded QuietComfort headphones add head-tracking immersive audio
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Bose released a second-generation QuietComfort headphone that adds head-tracking immersive audio, upgraded ANC, Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint and USB-C lossless playback.
The new head-tracking audio pipeline introduces sensor-driven spatial processing that developers must support in any companion apps or firmware updates. Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint and USB-C lossless streams require updated driver stacks and may affect power budgeting, especially since immersive modes cut battery life from 24 h to about 18 h.
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A refreshed headband and button layout improve ergonomics and control intuitiveness.
TrueSpatial head-tracking audio, previously limited to the Ultra model, is now available on the entry-level QuietComfort.
Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint and USB-C lossless audio add new connectivity options but increase firmware complexity.
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