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Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen adds Ultra features at $359, making the $449 Ultra harder to justify
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Bose's second-generation QuietComfort headphones keep the $359 price but import several features previously exclusive to the premium QuietComfort Ultra line.
The midrange QC headphones now include ActiveSense adaptive noise cancellation and other audio technologies borrowed from the $449 Ultra, narrowing the functional gap between the two tiers to essentially a $90 upcharge for diminishing returns. For buyers, the value proposition of the Ultra model has shifted significantly.
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The QC Headphones 2nd Gen debut ActiveSense adaptive noise cancellation, previously reserved for Bose's premium headphones and earbuds.
Several upgrades are borrowed from the $449 QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen, while the midrange model stays at $359.
Battery life remains unchanged at 24 hours, and the 3.5mm jack is still absent.
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