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Bose QuietComfort Gen 2: solid performance, but no innovation
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Bose's second-generation QuietComfort Headphones are good but don't stand out, with solid noise canceling and sound but lacking wireless high-res support and competitive call quality.
For engineers evaluating audio hardware, the review shows Bose's new QuietComfort Gen 2 are solid but not leading in noise canceling or call quality. The lack of AptX Lossless or LDAC support means they won't appeal to audiophiles seeking wireless high-res. The step-down positioning from the Ultra Gen 2 suggests Bose is focusing on value rather than innovation.
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The Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 are good but don't stand out, with solid noise canceling and sound.
They lack wireless high-res codec support like AptX Lossless or LDAC.
Call quality still lags behind competitors, with sibilance and compression in loud environments.
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