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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) product identity. Ultra, original 2023 QuietComfort and soft-case SC packages are excluded.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

443644, 895491-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Bose 2026 guide AM901307-0010 Rev01, regulatory pages 4-8 name model 443644. Commercial 895491-0100 comes from the exact retailer below.6Retailer pagenfm.com/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-in-black-70869201/70869201.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black item 70869201 lists Model 895491-0100. The commercial identifier and regulatory 443644 are separate naming systems. No soft-case SC bundle or Ultra identifier.

A11300047, A113000482Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026LDLC Black listing: Modele A11300048. The White listing (PB00757005) shows A11300047. These look like Nothing part numbers. The maker does not publish a hardware model such as B1xx.

GTIN / EAN

0178178596846Retailer pagenfm.com/bose-quietcomfort-2nd-gen-headphones-in-black-70869201/70869201.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black item 70869201 lists UPC 017817859684. No soft-case SC bundle or Ultra identifier.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 August 20263Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Dated maker launch announcement August 6 2026. Preorder August 8, shipping August 13.

29 September 20266Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Article dated 29.09.2026. The Nothing launch was reported the same day. A Nothing press release was not found.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black reference can be purchased at the time of access.

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Product page shows Add to bag. One colour button also reads Sold Out in the page text.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026The release refines the first-generation 2023 QuietComfort Headphones. No Ultra predecessor inferred.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3593Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026US launch paragraph states 359 USD. Excludes tax and later discounts.

$3991Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026$399 on the Nothing US store.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026$399 / 349 GBP.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will cost $399.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Launches at $399 in the US and 349 GBP in the UK.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€3496Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026349 Euro UVP in Germany. CHF 329 in Switzerland. German list prices include VAT.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The reviewer calls them 349 euro headphones.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US product page and US retailer SKU prove US sale. Page language alone is not used.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Black selected on exact maker page. Reference is US Black 895491-0100. Other colourways are not variants in this reference file.

White, Black1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Colour options White and Black.6Press articlekopfhoerer.deRead 14 October 2026Schwarz, Weiss (Black, White).

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker Headphones category, everyday music listening product. USB videoconferencing support does not establish a dedicated office edition.

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Maker markets studio-level precision and tuning with Metropolis Studios for music listening, with a Flat EQ mode for reviewing, producing and mixing. Stored as music, the closest option for a general headphone.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly Around Ear Circumaural.

Over-ear2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Circumaural (over-ear) per the LDLC listing.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Filed under over-ear headphones.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Listed under over-ear headphones.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Over-ear headphones category.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US Black 895491-0100 Specs, Open/Closed-Back: Closed-Back. No fold geometry substitution.

Closed2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Configuration du casque Ferme, Couplage auriculaire Circumaural.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Headphone style Closed back.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Acoustic design Closed-back.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications Headband: On Head Adjustable.

Headband1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headband with ear cups.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat and inward2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance pages 37-38: rotate both cups flat, retract into the headband, fold the left cup inward toward the headband and place in the case.

None2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Fiche technique: Pliable Non.5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Foldable No.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance page 37: rotate earcups inward until flat. B&H lists swivel No, which conflicts and is excluded.

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Specs, Driver Type: Dynamic. Diameter omitted due to a credible 30 mm and 40 mm source conflict.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Triple driver architecture: 40 mm dynamic bass driver, precision dynamic driver and a solid-state xMEMS treble driver. Stored as hybrid because the drivers are of different types.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

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40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bass Dynamic Driver, 40 mm. Precision dynamic driver is 13 x 8 mm. xMEMS driver is 3.2 x 6.0 x 1.15 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

110Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Specs Number of Drivers: 1 per Earpiece. Microphones not counted as audio transducers.

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Three drivers per earcup: bass, precision and treble. Tom's Guide says three drivers in each earcup.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Triple-driver setup in each earcup.

Diaphragm material

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Bass driver: PET dome with electroplated metal-ceramic and PEEK + PU surround. Precision driver: PEN. Treble xMEMS driver: silicon1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Dome PET + Electroplated Metal-Ceramic. Surround PEEK + PU. Diaphragm PEN (Polyethylene Naphthalate) and Silicone. Order of drivers follows the page copy: PET dome bass, PEN diaphragm precision, silicon xMEMS treble.

Magnet

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Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz. Power state and test standard are not stated. Applies to the whole triple driver system.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

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Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

48kHz5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: lossless USB input up to 24-bit/48 kHz. No Bluetooth codec maximum imported.

192kHz1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Hi-Res AUX audio is up to 24-bit/96 kHz.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The USB-C port carries a digital signal to the onboard DAC. The DAC supports up to 24-bit/192kHz files.

Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: USB input 24-bit/48 kHz.

24bits1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Personal Sound in Nothing X creates an EQ for how you hear. Gizmodo and SoundGuys describe a hearing test in the app.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Nothing X has a personal sound test.

Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

33Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Controls Connectivity Convenience section explicitly adjustable three-band EQ in Bose app.

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EQ presets

Bass Boost, Treble Boost7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Sound section separately measures named Bass Boost and Treble Boost presets. No unnamed presets inferred.

Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica, Bass1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Metropolis Studios tuned five EQ profiles: Neo-Jazz, Rock, UK Rap + Grime, Electronica and Bass. They are in the EQ Library on Nothing X. The page also lists Standard and Flat EQ as the tunings.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Immersive Listening section names Bose TrueSpatial and Bose Immersive Audio Still, Motion and Cinema listening modes. Works with any audio source, not licensed Dolby Atmos decoding.

Dynamic Spatial Audio1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Spatial Audio with head tracking. Environments: Standard, Studio B, Live House, Club, Concert Hall.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Still keeps virtual audio fixed in the room as the head moves. Motion follows head movement. Maker spatial head-movement behavior.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spatial audio with head tracking is listed in the sound features.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications says active adjustable noise cancellation. ANC can be disabled in the app.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation with 10 mics.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Acoustic Noise Cancelling FAQ explicitly identifies microphones inside and outside the earcups. Hybrid architecture, not inferred solely from adaptive controls.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 5 mic hybrid ANC (single side). The page says three feed-forward and two feedback mics on each side.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

63Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Noise section explicitly describes six-microphone system compensating for earcup seal gaps and maintaining active cancellation. Six is the complete system across headphones, not per cup. Separate call-microphone role count remains unproved.

101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Total 10 mics: five per side.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Noise section identifies adaptive feedforward controls compensating gaps from glasses, hair and hats. ActiveSense increases cancellation for sudden sounds in Aware mode.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Automatically switches between modes based on real-time analysis of the background and the fit of the ear cups.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

109Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review ANC section states 10 levels of adjustment. Off, Aware and custom mode counts are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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46dB1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Up to 46 dB at 2000 Hz. Footnote: theoretical maximum from the Nothing laboratory. Actual noise cancellation varies with the environment.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Adaptive, rated up to 46 dB, 10 microphones.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Aware Mode FAQ explicitly identifies transparency using microphone arrays to reproduce environmental sound.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Transparency mode lets the world in, keeping voices natural.

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Custom Modes explicitly let users set individual balance between noise cancelling and acoustic transparency.

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Listening Modes Custom row, page 23: supports a wind block noise-control setting. This is selectable processing, not an inferred foam microphone windscreen.

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The measured response has slightly emphasized bass and mids. The treble has peaks and dips. Disabling ANC makes the response more uneven.7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Reviewer curves relative to the SoundGuys preference target, default profile and ANC on and off. Firmware and connection or codec are not published. Numerical dB and THD values are not read from graphs.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech was clear in quiet and reverberant rooms. Office noise weakened clarity. Street and wind tests suppressed more of the voice along with background noise.7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant microphone demos. Firmware, phone, codec and USB or Bluetooth route are unreported. No numeric microphone frequency limits inferred.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Call section describes headphone microphones used for calls. The owner guide Device Voice Control section also identifies earcup microphones. No in-line microphone in the supplied analog cable.

Built-in1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in microphones. No boom microphone in the box or spec list.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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41Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20264 mic algorithm for calls. Clear Voice Technology uses two mics on each side.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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101Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Total 10 mics. Creative Bloq says the ten microphones are used for ANC and calls.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Ten microphones for ANC and calls. The review spec list says 10 microphones also used for calls.

Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

16kHz5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Wired listening FAQ: voice output signal up to 24-bit/16 kHz through USB-C. This is transmitted USB microphone audio, not acoustic microphone bandwidth.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Clear Voice Technology trained on thirty million scenarios. Environmental Noise Cancellation for calls and voice notes.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Noise Cancellation While On a Call, page 20: Self voice is activated so the user hears their voice naturally.

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Adjustable sidetone

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 20 directs Self voice adjustment through Bose app Settings. Maker FAQ says self voice is unavailable with ANC disabled.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth menu pairing page 26, Aux Audio page 31 and USB Type-C Audio page 32 document these source audio routes. The analog source uses an active USB-C to 3.5 mm cable.

Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio cable and USB-C lossless audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS14Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Exact review Wired Gaming verdict identifies the included 1/8-inch TRS-to-USB-C cable as audio-only. This is the analog source plug. The headset has USB-C, requires power and disables voice pickup on this route per owner guide page 31.

3.5 mm TRS4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026The 3.5mm TRS cable is for analog sources.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Aux Audio page 31: both supplied cables attach to USB-C on the right cup. No 3.5 mm headset socket or original 2.5 mm jack.

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Controls diagram and Wired Connections identify USB-C port on right cup.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C port for charging and USB audio.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026USB Type-C Audio page 32 supports playback from a connected USB-C source.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Lossless USB-C audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Aux Audio page 31 requires the headphones to be powered on. Battery-depleted operation requires a powered USB connection, not passive analog playback.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-genRead 8 October 2026Wireless Gaming verdict says no low-latency wireless dongle is included. Generic optional Bluetooth transmitters such as AirFly do not establish a dedicated 2.4 GHz headset receiver.

None1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth only. No dongle in the box.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

9m1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Range FAQ: up to 30 ft (9 m). The maker metric claim of 9 m is stored, not a conversion of the rounded 30 ft. Walls, doors and radio interference reduce range.

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connection range 10 m.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications explicitly Bluetooth 5.4. Bluetooth Low Energy listing does not establish LE Audio support.

6.11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth version 6.1.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Exact 2nd Gen review Connectivity section: SBC and AAC only, no LDAC or aptX. No sibling Ultra codec inherited.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AAC, SBC, LDAC (music playback), LC3 (broadcast audio only). LC3 is only used for Auracast broadcast audio.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs list AAC, SBC, LC3 and LDAC.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026SBC, AAC and LDAC for music, LC3 when using the Broadcast Audio feature.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

No8Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact base QCH2 review says no LE Audio and no Auracast. Source tested for 3 weeks. Original Ultra or Ultra 2 later beta firmware excluded.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

No7Reviewsoundguys.com/i-tested-the-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-and-theyre-a-legit-upgrade-161251Read 8 October 2026Connectivity: no Auracast at launch. Later Ultra LE Audio and Auracast firmware is excluded from this base model.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Share with Auracast. Broadcast audio feature in the spec table.

Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly maintains connection to two devices simultaneously.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Dual connection: Yes. Connect two devices at the same time. SoundGuys says it is not true multipoint but connects to two devices and swaps audio streams.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Multipoint connectivity Yes.4Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-163291Read 14 October 2026Does not support true Multipoint but can connect to two devices at a time and swap audio streams. The maker calls it dual connection. Tom's Guide and Irish Examiner say two devices connect at once.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Supports connecting to two devices at once.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly two simultaneous Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory is separate.

21Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Connect two devices at the same time.

Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth Connections, page 30: Google Fast Pair enables one-tap pairing on Android devices. Bluetooth and Location must be enabled. No Swift Pair inferred.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. MFi for instant setup on Apple.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Turn on low-latency mode in Nothing X. Spec table also lists Low lag mode via Bluetooth.

Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

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BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode on a Nothing phone	120
Analog	Flat EQ on	15

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: latency can be reduced to as low as 120 ms when paired with Nothing phones with Game Mode on. Spec table: less than 15 ms latency via AUX with Flat EQ on. Published as less than 15 ms, stored as 15. The 120 ms is a minimum claim on Nothing phones only.

Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Android, iOS12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App setup page 12 directs to the App Store and Google Play. Bluetooth Fast Pair is explicitly Android. Phone Call and Voice Control sections document microphone operation on a paired mobile source. No specific desktop or console USB compatibility is inferred from generic computer charging instructions.

iOS, Android, Windows1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Android 8.0 and above, iOS 13 and above. Microsoft Swift Pair is listed, which is a Windows feature.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source12Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Phone Call and Voice Control sections document microphone operation on a paired mobile source over Bluetooth. Bose App setup page 12 directs to the App Store and Google Play. No specific desktop or console USB compatibility is inferred from generic computer charging instructions.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Platform	Connection
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth is documented for Android and iOS. Microsoft Swift Pair is a Windows pairing feature. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

530mAh10Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1993087-REG/bose_895491_0100_quietcomfort_headphones_2nd_gen.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU Battery section: 530 mAh LiPo battery. Typical or rated basis unstated. Manufacturer manual omits capacity. The exact 2nd Gen John Lewis item independently indexed 530 mAh. Inaccurate retailer cable and wired-support rows are excluded.

1,060mAh1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Rechargeable lithium-ion, capacity 1060 mAh.11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Built-in 1060 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Safety section says battery removal is only by a qualified professional. Page 39 directs Bose battery service and compatible Bose-certified batteries. No routine user exchange or disposal procedure is represented as swappable operation.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

ANC	Spatial audio	Hours (h)
Yes	No	24
Yes	Yes	18

Source4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34: 24 h full ANC with Immersive Audio off and 18 h full ANC with Immersive Audio on. Connection and codec are unstated in this claim, so the rows leave them unknown. Maker product footnote gives 75 dB SPL volume. These are not ANC-off figures or the Ultra 30 h.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	68
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	53
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	28

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 2: up to 68 hours with ANC off, 50 percent volume, AAC and default settings at 25 C. Spec table: AAC 68 hours ANC off and 30 hours ANC on. LDAC 53 hours ANC off and 28 hours ANC on.10Reviewcreativebloq.com/tech/headphones-earbuds/nothing-headphone-1-pro-review-better-headphones-but-should-you-upgradeRead 14 October 2026Up to 30 hours with ANC on, 28 hours with LDAC and ANC, 68 hours with ANC off.

Battery life (claimed, max)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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68h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 33: charges through the right-earcup USB-C.

USB-C1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

180min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34 says allow up to 3 hours. Faster powered off. Slower during use.

120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Type-C wired charging to full takes 2 hours (120 minutes). Measured with a Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

15min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 34: a 15 minute charge of a depleted battery gives up to 2.5 hours with ANC on and Immersive Audio off.

5min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Fast charging: a 5 minute charge.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

2.5h2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 34 footnote: 75 dB SPL playback, 3-band EQ at zero, Quiet full ANC and Immersive Audio off. Up to 2.5 h. The Immersive Audio on alternative of 2 h is not this field. Maker test conducted April 2025 on production-representative 2nd Gen units.

4h1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20265 min charge for 4 hours of playback with ANC off. With ANC on a 5 minute charge gives 2 hours. Conditions: AAC, 50 percent volume, Nothing 45W adapter at 25 C. Stored as the ANC off figure.

Use while charging

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery page 33: Bluetooth or USB audio during charging. Page 32 supports battery-depleted operation using external USB power. Analog playback while charging is not asserted.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Headphone Controls pages 13-19 describe the Bluetooth/Power switch, Action, multifunction and volume buttons. No touch controls inferred.

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roller (volume wheel) for volume, play and pause. Paddle for track skip and calls, stored as buttons. Customisable button. Flat EQ switch. On/off switch.

Volume control

Buttons2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Media Playback and Volume page 16 uses plus and minus buttons.

Wheel1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Roll to adjust volume.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Shortcuts page 19 allows enabling, disabling or changing the Action-button shortcut through the app. Other fixed buttons are not described as remappable.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Footnote 5: custom controls are set with the phone or Nothing X. Nothing Headphone (1) Pro allows customisable controls.

Wear detection

No9Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review Specs and Design sections state no wear detection. No RGB or additional microphone sensors inferred from missing wear detection.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Auto-wear detection automatically pauses your music when you are done listening.3Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Key specs: Wear detection Yes.

Voice assistant

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ChatGPT, Smart assistant1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The button speaks to ChatGPT. The controls table lists Smart assistant.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded3Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-updates-the-iconic-quietcomfort-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Refined Design section explicitly plush soft synthetic-leather headband cushioning.

Padded1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026The headband has 10 percent wider and 12 percent thicker padding than Headphone (1).

Headband material

Plastic with protein-leather cushioning1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product comparison identifies streamlined plastic headband. Protein-leather material and plush headband cushioning are described in exact product specs and launch release. No prior-model steel reinforcement imported.

Metal with padding5Reviewsoundguys.com/product/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Material Headband Metal with padding.

Frame material

Plastic yoke1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product comparison, exact second-generation column explicitly plastic yoke. This describes the structural yoke, not a claim that every internal part is plastic.

Aluminium with titanium alloy arms1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Aluminium carved from a single block. New titanium alloy arms.7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The aluminium frame adds a sense of durability.

Ear cup material

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Aluminium with 9H Panda Glass window1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Machined aluminium with a glass window. Upgraded 9H Panda Glass.

Ear pad material

Protein leather1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications Ear Cushion Material explicitly Protein Leather.

Two-layer PU leather and nylon7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Two-layer PU leather and nylon cushions.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specifications says Removable Cushion. Owner guide pages 40-41 releases and reinstalls all retaining tabs and identifies replacement accessories.

Yes7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026The clip-in pads are easy to replace.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 40-41: release tabs around the earcup rim and snap every tab back into place. Stored as clip, not magnetic or twist-lock.

Clip7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clip-in pads. SoundGuys says you can pull the pads off and press them back into place.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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IP521Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026IP52 for dust and water resistance. Footnote 10 says it does not cover rain, splashes, immersion or excessive sweat.

User-replaceable parts

Ear cushions, USB-C cables2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 40-41 show removable cushions and page 39 lists replacement accessories. Both USB cables are separate replaceable accessories. Battery service is excluded.

Ear cushions7Reviewirishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41921737.htmlRead 14 October 2026Ear pads described as easy to replace.

Software

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Companion app

Bose2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App page 12 identifies the app for setup and product control.

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X.

App platforms

Android, iOS2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bose App setup diagram gives App Store and Google Play. Google Fast Pair is explicitly Android. The Tom's Guide review independently names iOS and Android app support.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Nothing X is available on Google Play and the iOS App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Care and Maintenance page 39: updates automatically when the Bose app finds firmware. Alternative user update via btu.Bose.com on a computer.

Yes11Reviewandroidguys.com/reviews/audio-reviews/nothing-headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Firmware updates can be managed within the Nothing X app. The review names firmware V1.0.1.49.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

230g(8.1 oz)5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Technical Specs, Entire Product System: 0.507 lb. Converted using 453.59237 g/lb and rounded to 0.1 g. Published rounded claim, cable condition unstated. SoundGuys 230 g agrees. TechRadar 241 g conflicts. No reviewer measurement is asserted.

327g(11.5 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Weight 327 g.2Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00757004.htmlRead 14 October 2026Poids des ecouteurs 327 g.9Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Headphones weigh 327 g. The case weighs 384 g.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Width174.4Height190.2Depth78mm(6.9 × 7.5 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Height 190.2 mm, width 174.4 mm, depth 78.0 mm.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Certified Hi-Res Audio for wireless and wired listening. LDAC and hi-res certified (wired and wireless).

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

A944436442Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Regulatory section gives FCC ID A94443644 for model 443644.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen), Carry case, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, Safety Sheet5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Product What is in the box inventory. Technical Specs says Audio Cable Included No, which the inventory and FAQ contradict, so it is excluded.

Headphone (1) Pro, Hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable, Quick start guide1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Headphone (1) Pro, hardshell case with strap loops, 3.5 mm audio cable, USB-C cable and quick start guide.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026USB-C cable and 3.5mm cable. The case has two tether attach points but no cord is included.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ABose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.9906	1
USB-C to 3.5 mm	Not available	1

Source5Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker inventory lists a C-to-C 39 in cable plus a USB-C-to-3.5 mm cable. Analog length left unknown. The B&H 20 in charging cable claim conflicts and is excluded.

BNothing Headphone (1) Pro

Type	Count
3.5 mm audio cable	1
USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 20263.5 mm audio cable and USB-C cable. Lengths are not published.8Reviewslashgear.com/2271316/nothing-headphone-1-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Ships with a USB-C cable for charging and a 3.5mm cable for wired listening. There is no room for cables in the case.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Store the Headphones pages 37-38 depict a protective zipper carrying case. The SoundGuys review calls it a sturdy protective case. The US Black reference includes the hard case, not the SC soft-case package.

Hard1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Hardshell case with protective TPU lining. Case weighs 383.5 g.

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker product page with Black colour selection.

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maker Technical Specifications and product FAQ. No separate technical datasheet was found.

us.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/1bc02035222c5422/original/901307_OG_QCHII-Headphonearn_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official Bose-hosted 45-page English Owner Guide linked from the current product page. Not the QuietComfort 2 2003 guide or the Ultra guide.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-2nd-gen/QC2G-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 8 October 2026US product page Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty section. Starts immediately and covers mechanical breakdown and battery failure. Optional BoseCare years excluded.

1year1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/headphone-1-proRead 14 October 2026Store text: Warranty included, 12 months of protection on phones, audio and wearables. This is a store-wide statement and the US region.

Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.