Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Wireless vs QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

There are small tweaks to features between the newer Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and the previous Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Wireless. However, overall noise cancelling strengths are similar, so whichever you choose, it ought to be for other reasons than ANC. The 2nd Gen has a longer battery life, adds USB-C audio, and has less excited treble response. They're slightly more padded, but both are quite comfortable. Their app features, like three-band EQ and presets, mean they share more in common with the original QC Ultra Headphones, than not. The QC Ultra Headphones keep up well with their successor and adhere closer to our target frequency response in the treble (though it depends on your tastes). Both have virtual soundstages, similar control schemes, and aptX Adaptive suite for low-latency or high-quality Bluetooth connection.