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ABose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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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.

EAH-AZ100, EAH-AZ100-K, EAH-AZ100-S, EAH-AZ100-N, EAH-AZ100-A1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec table model suffixes -N, -A, -K and -S for the EAH-AZ100.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Owner's manual model EAH-AZ100.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026Colour options listed as EAH-AZ100-K and EAH-AZ100-S.

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.

7 January 20254Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Spec table lists the product release date as 7 January 2025. The maker announced the product at CES 2025 on the same date.

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.

Available4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026The product page links a current Amazon US listing.6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026Current Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg and Walmart prices are listed.

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.

Technics EAH-AZ806Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the EAH-AZ80 the model the EAH-AZ100 replaces.9Reviewwhathifi.com/news/technics-celebrates-60th-anniversary-with-az100-flagship-wireless-earbudsRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the EAH-AZ80 the previous flagship earbuds that the EAH-AZ100 updates.

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.

$299.994Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Spec table lists an original price and MSRP of $299.99.

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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€2995Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/technics-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026Launch prices listed as 259 GBP, 299 USD and 299 EUR.

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.

US, EU5Reviewt3.com/tech/headphones/technics-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026US from the USD price and EU from the euro price.

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

Black, Silver, Champagne Gold, Blue1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec table colour columns translated from Chinese: champagne gold (-N), blue (-A), black (-K) and silver (-S).

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Music1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Technics premium music earphones. The catalog presents them for music listening.

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-ear4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Nozzles couple to bespoke silicone ear tips that seal in the ear canal.

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.

Stemless4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Reviewer describes rectangular nozzles and a circular back housing with no stalk.

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

Either bud1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	10	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 202610 mm driver in the spec table. Aluminium diaphragm with magnetic fluid driver.

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.

Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 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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Free-edge aluminium diaphragm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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 kHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 202620 Hz to 40 kHz, with LDAC at 96 kHz and 990 kbps.

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026The frequency response row states LDAC 96 kHz / 990 kbps.

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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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.

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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

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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).

Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Listed as all-adaptive digital hybrid noise cancelling.

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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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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Adaptive ANC adjusts to ambient noise 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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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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026The app can adjust how much outside sound is let in.

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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No7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026The AZ100 has no speech-detecting feature.

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.

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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.

The mono MEMS microphone is good enough for calls. The reviewer says it does not do well in the presence of noise, so results are workable for the office.4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Mono MEMS microphone. Demo recordings in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions. The reviewer says the microphone does not do well in the presence of noise.

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

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Yes	SBC	10.67

Source4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 202610 hours 40 minutes with real music peaking at 75 dBSPL, SBC and ANC on. Stored as 10.67 hours.

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

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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.

67Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026Three microphones in each earbud for noise cancelling and call quality.

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.

67Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026Three microphones in each earbud, six in total.

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Voice Focus AI noise reduction for calls.

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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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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 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.

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 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, LDAC, LC31Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, TMAP, PBP1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP, TMAP and PBP.

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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)

31Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Up to 3 devices connected at once. LDAC playback works with 2 devices only.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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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

101Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Multi-pairing for up to 10 devices.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

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)

Google Fast Pair8Press articlestereonet.com/news/technics-launches-new-eah-az100-tws-with-proprietary-driversRead 13 October 2026Supports Google Fast Pair.

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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.

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Claimed latency

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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.

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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.

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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)

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

Feature	Needs
Multipoint with LDAC	LDAC playback is available with 2 devices only.
Wireless high-resolution playback	Use a playback device with the high-resolution wireless logo and set the Bluetooth sound quality setting to sound quality priority mode, LDAC 990 kbps.

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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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85mAh2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphones 3.7 V lithium polymer 85 mAh.

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.

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	AAC	No	10
ANC off	AAC	No	12
ANC on	AAC	Yes	28
ANC off	AAC	Yes	29
ANC on	SBC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	Yes	24
ANC on	LDAC	No	7
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
ANC on	LDAC	Yes	18
ANC off	LDAC	Yes	19
ANC on	LC3	No	5
ANC on	LC3	Yes	15

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Maker figures for AAC and LDAC, with NC on and NC off. Earphones about 10 hours (NC on) and 12 hours (NC off) with AAC. With the charging case about 28 hours and 29 hours. LDAC about 7 and 8 hours, 18 and 19 hours with the case. The SBC and LC3 figures come from the owner's manual, measured with noise cancelling on.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Specifications page, Operating time measured with Noise cancelling set to ON. Earphones about 10.0 hours AAC, 8.0 hours SBC, 7.0 hours LDAC and 5.0 hours LC3. With the charging cradle about 28 hours AAC, 24 hours SBC, 18 hours LDAC and 15 hours LC3.

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

12h=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

10h=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.

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12h=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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29h=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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28h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

120min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphones about 2.0 hours at 25 degrees C.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging time at 25 degrees C is the time to charge the batteries from empty to full. Earphones about 2.0 hours.

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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At 25 degrees C, the earphones with the charging cradle take about 3 hours by USB and about 4 hours on a Qi charger. The cradle alone takes about 2.5 hours by USB and about 3.5 hours on a Qi charger.1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphones with the cradle by USB about 3.0 hours. The Taiwan catalog adds the Qi charging times.

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

15min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 202615 minutes of charging, AAC, earphones.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 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)

1.5h1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 90 minutes of playback with NC on, stored as 1.5 hours.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026A 15 minute charge provides up to 90 minutes of playback.

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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550mAh2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle 3.7 V lithium polymer 550 mAh.

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 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

150min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle by USB about 2.5 hours at 25 degrees C.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle by USB about 2.5 hours.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

Qi1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Qi standard wireless chargers are supported. Not every Qi charger is guaranteed to work. Chargers that are not Qi certified or have magnetic attachments are not supported.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

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)

Touch4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026

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)

Touch4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026

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)

Single tap: play or pause (either bud), Left double tap: volume down, Right double tap: next track, Left triple tap: volume up, Right triple tap: previous track, Left long press: voice assistant, Right long press: ANC mode toggle4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Default touch map. Customisable in the app.

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)

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Touch controls and the equalizer are customised in the Technics Audio Connect app.

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)

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Wear sensor pauses playback when an earphone is removed.4Measurementsoundguys.com/technics-eah-az100-review-135211Read 13 October 2026Light sensors near the nozzle report whether the earbuds are worn.

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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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.

XS, S, M, ML, L1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Spec table: XS, S, M, ML and L, with M pre-installed.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026Earpieces in XS, S, M, ML and L.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

No7Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/technics-eah-az100Read 13 October 2026No ear tip fit test in the app.

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.

IPX41Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026IPX4 equivalent, earphones only.3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 October 2026

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.

Technics Audio Connect1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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, iOS6Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/technics-eah-az100-reviewRead 13 October 2026The Technics Audio control app is free 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)

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Finding network

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Last location in the app1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026The app shows the last connected location of the earphones on a map.

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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5.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 5.9 g for one earphone. Left and right are the same.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Earphone about 5.9 g, one side only.

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

Width21Height26Depth25mm(0.8 × 1 × 1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 21 x 26 x 25 mm, listed as width x height x depth, with the M ear tip fitted.

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.

42g(1.5 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging case about 42 g.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging cradle about 42 g.

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

Width69Height36Depth27mm(2.7 × 1.4 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026About 69 x 36 x 27 mm, listed as width x height x depth.

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 spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo footnote.2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026Complies with the High Resolution Audio standard of the Japan Audio Association. Wireless high-resolution quality needs LDAC 990 kbps.

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

ACJ-EAH-AZ100R, ACJ-EAH-AZ100L2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026FCC ID ACJ-EAH-AZ100R and ACJ-EAH-AZ100L.

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

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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.

USB charging cable, Ear tips XS, S, M, ML, L (M pre-installed)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026Accessories row: USB cable and ear tips.

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

BTechnics EAH-AZ100

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C to USB Type-C	0.2	1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026USB charging cable about 0.2 m, USB Type-C to USB Type-C.

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.

help.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-unique3Maker product pagehelp.na.panasonic.com/answers/what-features-make-eah-az100-uniqueRead 13 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.

pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)pstw.panasonic.com.tw/catalog/files/1_consumer/Technics/202511_Panasonic_Technics.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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)

eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdf2Owner's manualeww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/avcacc/technics/eah_az100/eah_az100_pnqw6265xa_si_en_cf_sp_ge_etc_s.pdfRead 13 October 2026

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

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