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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product heading establishes the QuietComfort family.

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

444965, 408L, 408R, 896637-0010, 896637-00304Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual regulatory section: charging case model 444965, earbud models 408L and 408R.14Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact second-generation Black product heading and manufacturer SKU 896637-0010. Regulatory case and earbud model numbers remain separately retained.15Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-deep-plum.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact second-generation Deep Plum product heading and manufacturer SKU 896637-0030. Regulatory case and earbud model numbers remain separately retained.

SP-Air5-Pro-Plus-BLACK1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Store variant SKU SP-Air5-Pro-Plus-BLACK. No barcode is listed. Amazon prints Model Number SoundPEATS Air5 Pro+.

GTIN / EAN

017817861120, 01781786115114Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Barcode (GTIN): 017817861120, exact Black SKU 896637-0010. No barcode inferred for other colours.15Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-deep-plum.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specifications Barcode (GTIN): 017817861151, exact Deep Plum SKU 896637-0030. No barcode inferred for other colours.

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

12 June 20258Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement: June 12, 2025.

25 November 20252Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Maker release dated 25 November 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Selectable color, USD price and Add to Cart establish available status.

Available1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds8Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Like its predecessor, the QC Ultra Earbuds feature Bose's proprietary CustomTune sound calibration technology.

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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.

$2998Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Opening availability paragraph: $299 original launch price.

$129.992Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Launching globally with a starting price of 129.99 USD in the US. Regional prices differ by taxes and duties.

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

US, GB, DE, AU1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed at £299.9514Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact AU retailer offers this SKU with an AUD price and Add to cart.15Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-deep-plum.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact AU retailer offers this SKU with an AUD price and Add to cart.

US2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Press release names Amazon listings for the US, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Singapore and Canada. Only the US price is stored.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White Smoke, Deep Plum, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Five colour swatches on the US page, Deep Plum selected

Black1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026The store sells one colour option, Black. A reviewer calls the finish a gold colourway on black.

Segment

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Music1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker product category is TWS earbuds with Hi-Res audio and ANC. It names no sport, gaming or office use.

Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Headphone Fit In-ear.

In-ear1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-reviewRead 30 September 2026Features section explicitly describes swiping/stroking the stem to change volume. Short external control stalk.

Stem1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Either the left or right earbud can be used alone

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RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Type	Count per earbud
Dynamic	1

Source10Reviewgalaxus.nl/en/page/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-what-bose-improves-and-what-it-doesnt-39335Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation hands-on review states a conventional dynamic driver per side. One audio transducer per bud. Diameter is omitted because this source gives 9.3 mm while the TechRadar exact review gives 10 mm and Bose publishes neither. No acoustic-role label inferred.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
MEMS	Not available	Not available	1
Dynamic	Woofer	10	1

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026xMEMS Cowell driver for the mids and highs plus a 10 mm dynamic driver for the lows. The MEMS driver size and acoustic role are not published, so no role is stored for it.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic10Reviewgalaxus.nl/en/page/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-what-bose-improves-and-what-it-doesnt-39335Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly states conventional dynamic driver. Manufacturer does not publish the transducer technology.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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PU + PEEK composite1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: 10 mm dynamic driver with a PU + PEEK composite diaphragm and dual copper wiring.

Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz5Reviewearbudsarena.com/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification list gives 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The Amazon US listing gives a 40 KHz frequency response. No maker document or measurement states the range, so this is a secondary figure.

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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96kHz1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Press release: hi-res playback up to 96 kHz / 24 bit through aptX Adaptive. aptX Lossless is 44.1 kHz / 16 bit.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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24bits1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Same aptX Adaptive claim as the sample rate.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026CustomTune FAQ describes an acoustic calibration tone at each power-on while worn. Reflected sound measures the unique ear and ear canal shape and adjusts playback. An ear-acoustic scan, not a hearing assessment.

Yes2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive EQ measures hearing and adjusts the sound automatically.

Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

34Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Battery test footnotes use a 3-band EQ set to zero

102Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026PeatsAudio app has a 10-band custom EQ.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Bass Boost, Bass Reducer, Treble Boost, Treble Reducer11Reviewsoundguys.com/what-do-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gens-eq-presets-sound-like-140870Read 7 October 2026Exact second-generation EQ comparison names these four Bose app sound presets as section headings. Default and Custom poll choices are not extra named presets. Listening modes are separate.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Bose Immersive Audio1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ listening modes include Immersion (full noise cancellation with Immersive Audio).

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Immersive Audio Motion and Still settings: Still keeps the virtual speakers in place when you move your head

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ listening modes include Quiet (full noise cancellation).

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026ANC FAQ: cancellation uses microphones both inside and outside the earbuds.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: feedforward + feedback hybrid ANC.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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41Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image labels a feedforward, a feedback and a talk microphone on each earbud. Feedforward plus feedback gives four across the pair.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026FAQ: ActiveSense adapts cancellation in Aware Mode. CustomTune calibrates audio and cancellation at power-on.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026AI Adaptive ANC detects the fit and the ambient noise level and adjusts cancellation in real time.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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55dB1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Up to 55 dB maximum reduction. Test conditions are not published.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ listening modes include Aware (full audio transparency).

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image lists a transparency mode for situational awareness.

Adjustable transparency

Yes10Reviewgalaxus.nl/en/page/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-what-bose-improves-and-what-it-doesnt-39335Read 7 October 2026Review explicitly describes adjusting ANC and transparency levels in the Bose app. Not an automatically selected activity profile.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Aware Mode/ActiveSense automatically adjusts cancellation to loud external noise while allowing surroundings.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026SpeechClarity FAQ explicitly filters surroundings and wind for phone and video calls. AI voice-pickup processing, not a dedicated user-selectable ANC wind mode.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image lists wind noise protection with the microphones.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Warm sound signature7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Sound signature: Warm

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

5dB7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Very Emphasized (5 dB), test bench 2.3

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

0dB7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Balanced (0 dB), test bench 2.3

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

Speech sounds clean and natural. Higher voices can lack airiness. Background-noise rejection is adequate but sustained loud sounds such as an arriving subway remain difficult.7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Public Microphone usage assessment, test bench 2.3 on Deep Plum second-generation unit. Qualitative recording and noise-handling results. Exact firmware and microphone test settings are not stated in the free summary. Numeric frequency extension and noise-handling results remain member-locked and are not imported.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.57
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Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 20265.57 h row: 5 h 34 min (334 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB, firmware 4.9.146Measurementsoundguys.com/how-good-is-the-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gens-battery-life-141004Read 30 September 20265 h 34 min with ANC enabled, sample track peaking at 75 dB7Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 20266.5 h row: 6.5 hours of continuous playback in the usage summary. ANC state not stated in the free text. Full measurements are members only and were not read

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

6.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

7.09g(0.3 oz)16Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-gen-2-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Gen 2 review Specifications: Measured Weight 7.09 g (0.25 oz). The public table tooltip explicitly defines wireless earbuds as the weight of a single earbud. Ear-tip size and weighing instrument are not specified. This reviewer mass is separate from conflicting maker nominal masses.

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

88Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Launch voice-pickup paragraph explicitly combines the eight earbud microphones with AI noise suppression, dynamic mixing and adaptive filters for clearer calls. Pair total, including shared ANC microphones used for voice. Excludes the separate vibration sensors and case hardware.

61Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery image says 6 microphones with AI noise cancellation. Whether the ANC microphones also serve calls is not stated.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

88Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-announces-the-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-genRead 7 October 2026Voice pickup section: eight microphones in the earbuds.

61Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Three physical microphones per earbud: feedforward, feedback and talk.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 2026Bone conduction pickup enabled by the August 2025 firmware update

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Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026AI-based background noise suppression (SpeechClarity)

AI1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker text: AI noise-cancelling microphones and a voice enhancement algorithm.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Tap an earbud to mute or unmute during a call

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Self voice during calls, adjustable in the app

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Connectivity

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Chip

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QCC30911Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row reads QCC3091. The press release names the Qualcomm QCC3091 SoC.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications list Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth audio profiles.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.41Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 2026SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive family

SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row reads SBC/AAC/LC3/LDAC/aptX/aptX Adaptive/aptX Lossless.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HFP1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: A2DP Bluetooth Audio Streaming and HFP Bluetooth.

HSP, HFP, A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

LE Audio

No12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Bluetooth footnote explicitly says the earbuds do not receive content over LE Audio. BLE is used for app communication and control. Does not inherit the later over-ear headphones LE Audio update.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page bullet says it supports LE Audio. A gallery image adds that manual activation is required.

Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth connections: actively connected up to two devices at a time, explicitly multi-point. (PDF page 44)

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Two devices at the same time. LDAC and dual device connection cannot be used together.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

24Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth connections: actively connected up to two devices at a time, explicitly multi-point. (PDF page 44)

21Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual says dual device connection cannot be used with LDAC at the same time and is enabled by default.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

64Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Up to six devices in the device list, two active at once

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Android devices: Connect using Fast Pair via Google Play Services. (PDF page 48)

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

9m2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth-Reichweite 9 m4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

10m1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ gives an effective Bluetooth range of around 10 meters.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026aptX Adaptive footnote explicitly names low latency mode, also called Gaming Mode. Maker launch release restricts automatic low-latency aptX Adaptive processing to Snapdragon Sound-certified source devices. It adapts to wireless conditions. No fixed latency or exposed app toggle is claimed.

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Claimed latency

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game mode	60

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page bullet and Amazon listing give a low-latency game mode of 60 ms. Codec and host are not stated.

Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Support page for the exact product: Bose app available on Google Play and the Apple Store, so Android and iOS are supported.

Android, iOS, Windows4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 for LDAC testing. Cult of Mac used an iPhone and iPad.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth

Source4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer used the earbuds with Android, iOS, Bluetooth dongles and a Windows laptop.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Feature	Needs
Fast Pair	Android device running Android 6.0 or higher
Snapdragon Sound	Snapdragon Sound-certified device, such as a compatible Android device
SimpleSync	Bose Smart Speaker or Bose Smart Soundbar

Source4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Fast Pair Android 6.0 or higher. (PDF page 48)

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Disabled by default. Turn it on in the PeatsAudio app. Dual device connection must be turned off.
LC3 and LE Audio	Disabled by default. Turn them on in the PeatsAudio app.
aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless	Source device with Snapdragon Sound support.
Dual device connection	On by default. It cannot be used together with LDAC.
Active noise cancelling and transparency mode	Not available during calls.

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table note says LC3 and LDAC are disabled by default and are enabled in the PeatsAudio app. FAQ says ANC and transparency cannot be switched on during calls.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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35mAh1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table reads 35*2 mAh for the earbuds, so 35 mAh each. Typical versus rated is not stated.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Mode	Spatial audio	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	No	6
ANC on	Yes	No	4
Call	Not available	No	4

Source17Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact manufacturer guide on printed page 41 gives up to 6 hours with Bose Immersive Audio Off and up to 4 hours with it On after a full charge. Both music rows use Quiet Mode with full active noise cancellation, Bluetooth A2DP streaming at 75 dB SPL playback loudness, and all three equalizer bands at zero. Manufacturer testing used production-representative units in January 2025 with IEC 60268-1 pink noise. The Bluetooth codec and Immersive Still/Motion setting are unspecified, so neither is inferred. These are manufacturer claims, not independent reviewer measurements. Both music rows are the earbuds alone from one charge. The case provides three additional full recharge cycles, but a total hour figure is not calculated. The call row has its own source below.18Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 8 October 2026The exact second-generation maker technical specification states Maximum Talk Time 4 hours. This supports only the unchanged call row. Its ANC, codec, volume, and spatial-processing test settings are not inferred from music-playback conditions.

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	SBC	No	6
ANC off	AAC	No	6
ANC off	LDAC	No	4
ANC off	aptX Adaptive	No	4.5
ANC on	SBC	No	3.5
ANC on	AAC	No	3.5
ANC on	LDAC	No	3
ANC on	aptX Adaptive	No	3.5
ANC off	AAC	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker gallery table, tested at 40% volume in the SOUNDPEATS lab. Normal mode is stored as ANC off. Case total 30 hours is measured with AAC, 40% volume and normal mode per the press release. The spec table also says 30 hours total.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

Not available

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

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30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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Talk time (claimed)

4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

120min1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Earbuds up to 2 hours

60min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Charging Time reads 1H (Earbuds) and 2H (Case).

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Maker FAQ says the case charging current does not exceed 1 A and advises against fast chargers. The manual gives a charger power range of 2 to 5 W.1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

20min1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 20264Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 202620-minute charge gives up to 2 hours

10min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

2h4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging Time notes: 20 minute charge powers earbuds up to 2 h. Full ANC, Quiet Mode, Immersive Audio off, 75 dB SPL footnote. (PDF page 41)

2h1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page text and press release: 2 hours of playback from a 10 minute charge. Codec, ANC and volume are not stated.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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520mAh1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table reads 520 mAh for the case.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications: Charging Interface USB C PORT.

USB-C1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

180min4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging case up to 3 hours

120min1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Charging Time reads 2H for the case. The cable path is not stated.

Wireless charging

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual page 38: Charge wirelessly using a compatible third-party wireless charger.

No4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the case has no wireless charging, only USB-C.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen-review-140812Read 30 September 2026Any Qi-compatible charging pad

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch, Swipe4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Touch Control: tap and swipe. (PDF page 24)

Touch1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Control Type reads Touch.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Touch Control: swipe up or down for volume. (PDF page 24)

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Control panel icons: left single tap volume down, right single tap volume up.

Gestures

Tap, Double-tap, Triple-tap, Touch and hold, Swipe up, Swipe down4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Touch Control: tap and swipe, swipe up or down for volume. (PDF page 24)

Left single tap: volume down, Right single tap: volume up, Double tap on either earbud: play or pause, answer or end a call, Right press and hold 1.5 seconds: next track3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Read from the control panel icons. Left single tap volume down, right single tap volume up, double tap play or pause and call answer or end, right 1.5 second press next track. Other icons are not stored because their meaning is not written out.

Remappable controls

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Change or disable shortcut, assign different shortcuts to each bud in the Bose app. (PDF page 28)

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maker press release says the app has touch control assignment.

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant13Maker product pagebose.co.uk/stories/how-to-control-bose-wireless-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Maker names Siri and Google Assistant as phone voice assistants. The exact QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) row instructs assigning press-and-hold to launch that connected phone assistant. Requires a supported source device and Bose app shortcut configuration. No independent always-listening earbud assistant is claimed.

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Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026In-ear Detection automatic play/pause on removing or reinserting. (PDF page 29)

No4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says there is no in-ear detection sensor, so playback does not pause when an earbud is removed. Cult of Mac says the same.

Sensors

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Yes2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026Adaptive EQ measures the hearing through the built-in microphones. No medical clearance is claimed.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026ActiveSense applies noise cancellation to very loud sudden sounds in Aware Mode

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

S, M, L1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026What's in the box, exact 2nd Gen: three eartip pairs S/M/L.

S, M, L1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026In the box: ear tips S/M/L, 3 pairs.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Silicone eartips

Silicone4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026In the box: S, M, L silicone eartips.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Stability bands1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Stability bands in sizes 1, 2, 3

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Ear tip fit test

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earbud Seal Test in the Bose app

Yes4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists a fit-test tool in the PeatsAudio app that helps get a good seal.

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications: Water Resistant IPX4.

IPX51Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Waterproof Rating reads IPX5. The scope is not stated, so no case rating is stored.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Support page for the exact product names the Bose app.

PeatsAudio1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ and press release name the PeatsAudio app for iOS and Android.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Support page for the exact product: Bose app available on Google Play and the Apple Store.

Android, iOS2Press releasesoundpeats.com/blogs/news/soundpeats-air5-pro-debuts-with-xmems-hybrid-drivers-and-55db-ai-adaptive-ancRead 15 October 2026PeatsAudio App for iOS and Android.

User firmware updates

Yes4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bose app setup enables future updates and new features. (PDF page 13)

Yes1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Maker FAQ says firmware updates are done in the app.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

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5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table row Single Earbud Weight reads 5g.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width12.4Height30Depth24.9mm(0.5 × 1.2 × 1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Einzelner Earbud 3.0 cm H x 1.24 cm W x 2.49 cm D

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

60g(2.1 oz)12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Physical Specifications gives Case: 0.06 kg, approximately 60 g, separately from One earbud. Maker product page independently lists Case 0.132 lb, consistent with about 60 g after rounding. Empty charging case, not case plus earbuds.

41g(1.4 oz)4Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/soundpeats-air5-pro-plus-reviewRead 15 October 2026Key specifications list a 41 g charging case next to 5 g earbuds. The maker gives 51.11 g for the case with earbuds, which agrees within 0.2 g. The reviewer figure is used for the empty case.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width59.7Height66Depth26.9mm(2.4 × 2.6 × 1.1 in)2Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Etui 6.6 cm H x 5.97 cm W x 2.69 cm D

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Gallery images show the Hi-Res Audio Wireless badge. Product page says Hi-Res Audio certified.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

A94408L, A94408R4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026FCC ID: A94408L / A94408R, IC: 3232A-408L / 3232A-408R

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Other certifications

Snapdragon Sound3Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Wireless Connectivity lists Snapdragon Sound4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Features Snapdragon Sound technology

Snapdragon Sound, CE, UKCA, RCM, KC1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Page lists Snapdragon Sound compatibility. The manual shows FCC, KC, CE, UKCA and RCM marks. No marking number is stored.

In the box

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In the box

2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), 3 pairs of eartips (S, M, L), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), Wireless charging case, 12" USB-C® (A to C) cable, Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026What's in the box, exact 2nd Gen: 2 buds, three eartip pairs S/M/L, three stability bands 1/2/3, wireless case, 12 inch USB-A to C cable, safety sheet.

SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ Wireless Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (S/M/L) x 3 pairs, Type-C charging cable, User manual, SOUNDPEATS stickers x 11Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table In the Box list.

Cables included

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C (A to C)	0.3048	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 202612 inch cable, converted exactly to 0.3048 m

BSoundPEATS Air5 Pro+

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Spec table says Type-C Charging Cable. HiFiOasis and Parkablogs name it USB-A to USB-C. The length is not stated.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product heading identifies the maker product URL.

soundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specifications12Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-gen-2-specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact model support Specifications page. Readable public indexed text. Direct HTTP yields a support-shell page.

soundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-lossless1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026Public product page with a Core Specs, Battery and Package table and a gallery of maker images. Selected reference is the Black US store listing.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdf4Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/36b7ddda21b6edfd/original/898447_OG_QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Owner guide cover identifies QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS (2ND GEN). (PDF page 1)

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0508/7461/3942/files/user_manual_98a4bb7d-0bfa-42d0-a270-0b0409f7177c.pdfRead 15 October 2026Multilingual foldout user guide. It is a single image page without a text layer, so it was read as images. English panels cover pairing, controls and charging.

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/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 7 October 2026US: one-year Bose limited warranty

1year1Maker product pagesoundpeats.com/products/air5-pro-plus-tws-earbuds-xmems-10mm-drivers-hi-res-audio-ldac-aptx-losslessRead 15 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.