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General

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Series

QuietComfort1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product title QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), family QuietComfort. Exact second generation product page.

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

443987, 890101-0100, 890101-0200, 890101-0300, 890101-0400, 890101-0500, 890101-0110, 890101-01202Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model number: 443987

B175, 69744342267221Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026Original manufacturer FCC manual identifies B175. Current US maker variant payload labels Dark Grey SKU 6974434226722. The numeric SKU is not stored as a GTIN without a barcode label.26Maker spec sheet (PDF)s3.zoommer.ge/site/certificate/nothing-cmf-headphone-pro.pdfRead 8 October 2026The signed original maker EU Declaration of Conformity identifies physical model B175 and battery M653035. Regulatory model identity is independent of the US color SKU. The signature date is not a retail release date.

GTIN / EAN

0017817859585, 0017817859592, 001781785956110Retailer pageaxro.com/en/boseRead 30 September 2026Public product and variant cards: OEM 890101-0100 EAN 0017817859585, 0300 EAN 0017817859592, 0200 EAN 0017817859561. No login or price content used.

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

10 September 20257Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphonesRead 30 September 2026Official launch announcement dated September 10, 2025.

29 September 202518Reviewsoundguys.com/the-cmf-headphone-pro-packs-high-end-specs-for-a-low-price-tag-145307Read 8 October 2026The September 29, 2025 launch report documents the announcement and separates UK/EU same-day availability from October 7 US availability. The partner press release corroborates the regional sales dates.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Add to Cart on 2026-09-28

Available1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact Dark Grey US variant payload states availableForSale true.

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 Headphones7Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphonesRead 30 September 2026Bose Unveils the Next Generation of the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones. The 2nd Gen deliver a new level of performance over their predecessor.

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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.

$4497Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphonesRead 30 September 2026US launch release: retailing for $449.

$9916Press releasestorage.mfn.se/194a0e7c-3d3b-4dc0-bde1-0e70c39715f9/audiodo-and-cmf-by-nothing-expand-partnership-with-new-headphone-pro.pdfRead 8 October 2026The September 30, 2025 Audiodo maker-partner release expressly lists USD 99 and US sales beginning October 7, 2025. Current retail prices and EU regional pricing are not substituted.

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.

€4498Press releasebose.fr/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Opening paragraph: available September 10 for 449 EUR.

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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.

US1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026US manufacturer storefront is an explicit US sale listing.

US1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The current US maker store offers the exact Dark Grey reference.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Midnight Violet, Desert Gold, Driftwood Sand, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Colours sold on bose.com (US) on 2026-09-28. What Hi-Fi lists White as White Smoke. Cherry Chocolate and Olive Green are later additions

Dark Grey1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The reference is the original Dark Grey headset with its fitted Dark Grey cushions. Other headset finishes and separately sold cushion colors are excluded.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Sold under Headphones > Noise Cancelling Headphones, for music and video listening. Not a gaming headset

Music1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker positions the product for music listening and audio playback.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications, Headphone Fit: Around Ear Circumaural.

Over-ear1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly describes its first over-ear headphones.

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

Closed6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-genRead 30 September 2026Enclosure: Closed-Back

Closed11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact Acoustic Design field states Closed-back. Tom's Guide specifications corroborate this.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headband, Band Style/Fit: On Head Adjustable

Headband1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker comfort section describes the adjustable headband. The original guide documents adjustment by sliding the arms.

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

Flat and inward2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Rotate both earcups inward to lay flat, slide up and fold the left earcup toward the headband

Flat12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact review states that the headphones rotate flat for storage but do not fold inward.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Store the Headphones chapter: rotate both earcups so they lie flat. Fold each earcup toward the headband into the case.

Yes12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact design discussion explicitly describes flat rotation of the ear cups.

RGB lighting

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

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic17Reviewtechradar.com/news/best-bose-headphonesRead 8 October 2026The best Bose headphones overall section, item 2 explicitly titled QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), Specifications: Driver type Dynamic driver. Adjacent original-generation and earbud sections are not inherited.

Dynamic11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product specifications explicitly state Dynamic driver. Voice-coil material alone is not used as transducer-type proof.

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

35mm14Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2nd-gen-headphonesRead 30 September 2026Compare table: Driver Size 35 mm for Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra 2nd Gen. Maker does not publish it.

40mm1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Drivers table and Packed with Power section state 40 mm. The 16.5 mm copper voice coil is not a driver diameter.

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

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Diaphragm material

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PEN+PU dome with nickel plating1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Diaphragm table states PEN+PU dome material and nickel plating. Magnet material is not stated.

Magnet

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

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Min20 HzMax20 kHz11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product specifications state 20 to 20,000 Hz acoustic frequency response. Tom's Guide independently labels the same frequency response. No mode, tolerance, or test level is stated. The maker's ambiguous RF label is not used as transmission bandwidth proof.

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

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

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16Ω11Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product specifications state 16 ohms. The Tom's Guide specification table agrees. Frequency and powered/passive measurement state are unspecified. Unverified comparison sites give conflicting figures and are excluded.

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

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

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

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Max input power

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

48kHz1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB audio at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

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

16bits1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ What is USB audio: USB-C receives 16-bit, 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz from compatible source files.

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DAC

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

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Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact maker Personal Sound feature uses Audiodo to create a hearing profile through a three-minute test in Nothing X. The resulting profile is stored directly on the headphones and remains applied across connected devices. This is hearing-test personalization, separate from the manual three-band equalizer and Energy Slider.

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

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

32Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Battery test note: 3-band EQ set to zero

312Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer reports a three-band custom EQ in Nothing X. Firmware 1.0.1.40. No advanced Headphone (1) parametric EQ is transferred.

EQ presets

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Pop, Rock, Electronic, Enhance Vocals, Classical20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact equalizer support article names five default profiles: POP, ROCK, ELECTRONIC, ENHANCE VOCALS, and CLASSICAL. Custom mode is not counted as a named preset. Marketing prose calls six preset EQs but does not name a sixth.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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

Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode, 5.1 Spatial Audio1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Features, Multiple Listening Modes: Bose Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode. This spatializes music and video and is not host codec support.16Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-using-le-audioRead 8 October 20265.1 Spatial Audio section: optional beta LE Audio must be enabled, with a compatible Android host and true 5.1-channel content. Headphones process source 5.1 audio rather than upmixing stereo. Existing Bose Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode are separate processing modes.

Static Spatial Audio: Cinema mode, Static Spatial Audio: Concert mode1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly names Static Spatial Audio with Cinema and Concert modes. These are supported headphone processing modes. No Dolby license or dynamic head tracking is inferred.

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

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Head tracking

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Immersive audio Still setting keeps the 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/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Mode descriptions: Quiet engages full noise cancellation.

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact support article explicitly confirms Active Noise Cancellation.

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

Hybrid13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/2002073-REG/bose_890101_0120_quietcomfort_ultra_wireless_noise.htmlRead 30 September 2026Key Features: Hybrid Noise-Canceling Technology. Maker count/type not explicitly stated.

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Noise Cancellation Type table states Hybrid ANC.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Active Sense automatically adjusts noise cancellation to the environment in Aware mode

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explains automatic movement between strong, moderate, and light cancellation based on surroundings. Adaptive is not counted as an extra manual strength level.

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

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315Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact ANC discussion names Low, Mid, High, and Adaptive within ANC On. Only the three fixed strength levels are counted. Adaptive, Transparency, and Off are excluded.

ANC attenuation (claimed)

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40dB5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact ANC support article states up to 40 dB. Frequency, weighting, and test method for this maximum are unspecified. The technical table also lists 2000 Hz as Frequency range, which does not establish a measurement frequency. The separate 99% marketing limit is not converted to dB.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Mode descriptions: Aware lets outside sound in. Active Sense automatically adjusts cancellation. It is not a manually adjustable ambient gain.

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker expressly documents Transparency Mode to hear surroundings.

Adjustable transparency

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

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Wind noise reduction

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Custom modes offer noise cancellation or wind block

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Noise Cancellation Features table states Wind Noise Conduction Mesh. This is a physical mesh feature, not an inferred selectable wind-processing mode.

Measured

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

Warm. Emphasized bass and underemphasized treble. Minimal peaks and dips except some treble fluctuations. Low harmonic distortion.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-genRead 30 September 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy: fuller bass, mostly flat mids, warmer treble, minimal peaks and dips except treble fluctuations, low distortion. The visible Sound Profile descriptors of 3 dB and -4 dB are separately sourced.

Changing the bass slider from minimum to maximum increases low-frequency output. The reviewer reports upper-frequency roll-off above about 8 kHz.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026SoundGuys compares minimum and maximum bass-slider responses against its preference curve. Firmware 1.0.1.40. Host and codec are unspecified. The reported approximately 8 dB slider difference is not converted into a target-relative averaged bass metric.

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

3dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-genRead 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Emphasized (3 dB)

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

-4dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-genRead 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Underemphasized (-4 dB)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decent. Mostly flat response in the voice range gives fairly natural speech. Noise handling is satisfactory but does not fully remove background noise.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/bose/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-genRead 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict, Microphone: mostly flat voice-range response and natural speech. Noise rejection prioritizes voice but does not eradicate environmental noise.

Recorded calls remain intelligible, but speech sounds unnatural and includes some pops and crackles.12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer reports intelligible speech and noise rejection with some pops and crackles. Recordings cover ideal, office, street, wind, and reverberant conditions. Firmware 1.0.1.40. Host, codec, and call processing settings are unspecified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	27.2

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-review-boring-refresh-or-notable-upgrade-144545Read 30 September 2026Battery section: standardized ANC-on rundown 27 h 12 min. RTINGS 37 h row removed because ANC state is not public.

BCMF Headphone Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	43.15
Yes	49.5

Source12Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026First row: SoundGuys standardized test measured 43 hours 9 minutes with ANC on. Firmware 1.0.1.40, one-week supplied review unit. Connection, host, codec, playback level, and ANC strength are unspecified. Second row has a separate TechRadar source below.14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026TechRadar depleted a full battery and measured 49.5 hours with ANC enabled during its four-week review. Its source devices include MacBook Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and FiiO M15S, but the exact battery-test connection, codec, volume, ANC strength, and firmware are unspecified. The separate row is not pooled with SoundGuys.

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

27.2h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

49.5h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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Microphone

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

Built-in1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications, Microphones: Built-in Microphone.

Built-in6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The controls and call documentation describe the on-headphone microphone, including its configurable on/off function. No detachable boom is supplied.25Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/cmf/headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact public Office Work verdict explicitly describes an integrated microphone. No boom or in-line microphone is substituted.

Microphone element

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

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

42Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Four microphones for phone calls, two per earcup. Bose page: 1 inside and 4 outside each earcup in total

31Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The feature table states a three-microphone ENC architecture for calls. Its separate five-microphone total is not substituted for this voice count or an unproven ANC count.

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

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528Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact maker Noise Cancellation technical table explicitly states 5 MICS TOTAL. This is the complete physical headset total. The separate three-microphone ENC call architecture remains a voice-role count, and no ANC count is derived from those overlapping roles.

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

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

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

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

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

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The support controls list explicitly includes Mic on/off as an optional configurable button function on all platforms. This requires selecting the function in the app.

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

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Sidetone

Yes15Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 22, Noise cancellation while on a call: Self voice is activated during calls to let the wearer hear their own voice.

No13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact Don't buy section explicitly says the product lacks sidetone for hearing your own voice during calls.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes15Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 22: adjust Self voice in the Bose app Settings menu. Noise-cancellation adjustment is a separate control.

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

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Connectivity

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

Bluetooth, Analog, USB1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ USB audio and the package analog cable, Technical Specifications Wireless Connectivity Bluetooth. Three audio paths: Bluetooth, analog, USB-C.

Analog, Bluetooth5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Audio formats and wired connection articles document Bluetooth and analog AUX playback. USB-C is charging only.

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

3.5 mm TRS5Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-review-boring-refresh-or-notable-upgrade-144545Read 30 September 20263.5mm to 2.5mm TRS cable

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

2.5 mm2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 20262.5 mm AUX audio port on the left earcup

3.5 mm10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original guide expressly labels the left ear cup 3.5 mm Audio In.

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

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1.2m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker package inventory contains only the supplied 1.2 m analog cable. The reviewer's approximate 2.7-foot cable description does not override the manufacturer claim.

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

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications, Charging Interfaces: USB C PORT. The FAQ says USB audio uses the same connector.

USB-C10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original English Quick Start Guide identifies USB-C Charge In on the right ear cup.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ What is USB audio: USB-C receives audio from compatible source files.

No5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact wired connection article expressly says 3.5 mm aux-in is supported and USB-C Audio is not.

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

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026The headphones must be powered on to use the audio cable

No13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact review explicitly states that wired 3.5 mm listening requires the headphones powered on and does not work passively.

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

None2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth only, no receiver in the box

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

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

9m1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Range 30 ft. The owner's guide gives 30 ft (9 m)

10m1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Connection range table states 10 m. Indoor or line-of-sight test conditions are not specified. The Tom's Guide generic Bluetooth 800-foot statement is excluded.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications, Bluetooth Version: 5.4.

5.45Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Bluetooth version article states Bluetooth 5.4.

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

SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, LC32Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026aptX Adaptive with Snapdragon Sound devices. SBC and AAC from What Hi-Fi3Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-genRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive. SoundGuys adds aptX Lossless and aptX Low Latency within the aptX Adaptive family7Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-unveils-the-next-generation-of-the-quietcomfort-ultra-headphonesRead 30 September 2026SBC, AAC, apt X Adaptive. Lossless and low latency are adaptive modes requiring Snapdragon Sound-certified source devices.16Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-using-le-audioRead 8 October 2026Existing SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive remain Classic Audio codecs. LC3 is explicitly used by the optional beta LE Audio mode on supported Android 13 or newer devices. Bose app setting and headphone restart required.

SBC, AAC, LDAC5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Audio formats article expressly lists SBC, AAC, and LDAC. iOS lacks LDAC support according to the separate LDAC instructions.6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The exact LDAC instructions state 96 kHz, 24-bit, and 990 kbps for Bluetooth streaming with a compatible Android phone and high-quality audio enabled. Higher-bitrate LDAC recommends disabling Dual Connection. These limits apply to LDAC Bluetooth playback. The headset does not support USB-C cable audio.

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

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-using-le-audioRead 8 October 2026Exact-model Using LE Audio support article, checked October 8, 2026: currently a beta feature. Opt in using Bose app Settings > Bluetooth Connections > Use LE Audio When Available. Selected Android 13 or newer hosts with Bluetooth 5.2 or newer required. This is conditional current support, not a launch or default-mode claim.

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

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.bose.com/article/quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-using-le-audioRead 8 October 2026Same beta LE Audio article explicitly describes receiving shared or public Auracast broadcasts through these headphones. Requires compatible Android host and LE Audio enabled. Voice Assistant and Spotify Tap shortcuts are unavailable in LE Audio mode.

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

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Connections / Connect another device: can actively connect to two devices at a time, multipoint enabling setting described.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The exact Dual Connection instructions document two simultaneous Bluetooth source connections with audio switching. This is disabled by default and requires enabling in Nothing X.

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

22Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Connections / Connect another device: can actively connect to two devices at a time, multipoint enabling setting described.

26Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The instructions repeatedly specify two connected devices. A third device can preempt one connection. This is not three simultaneous devices or pairing memory.

Paired devices remembered

62Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Up to six devices in the device list, two connected at a time

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

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Fast pairing

Google Fast Pair2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Connections / Android using Fast Pair: a compatible Android device receives a pairing prompt.

Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair23Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910344910225-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-Google-Fast-PairRead 8 October 2026The exact product support article explicitly confirms the named quick-pairing feature. Google Fast Pair needs a compatible Android source. Microsoft Swift Pair is the Windows route. Neither adds USB audio.24Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910328918545-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-Mircosoft-Swift-PairRead 8 October 2026The exact product support article explicitly confirms the named quick-pairing feature. Google Fast Pair needs a compatible Android source. Microsoft Swift Pair is the Windows route. Neither adds USB audio.

Base station

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Latency

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gaming Mode with Snapdragon Sound sources

Yes7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910343614737-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-low-latency-modeRead 8 October 2026The exact support article confirms low-latency mode.

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

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BCMF Headphone Pro

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Game Mode on Nothing Phone	120

Source7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910343614737-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-low-latency-modeRead 8 October 2026The maker states less than 120 ms when connected to a Nothing Phone in Game Mode. The stored value is the upper bound of that claim, not a measured result. Codec and firmware are unspecified. Generic analog zero-latency reviewer prose is not stored as an end-to-end result.

Compatibility

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

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Android, iOS, Windows, macOS20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Exact maker compatibility support names Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later. Swift Pair support and exact SoundGuys setup instructions establish Windows Bluetooth. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer listened through the supplied analog cable on a MacBook Air M2. No console route is inferred from a physical jack.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact maker compatibility support names Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later. Swift Pair support and exact SoundGuys setup instructions establish Windows Bluetooth. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer listened through the supplied analog cable on a MacBook Air M2. No console route is inferred from a physical jack.

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

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BCMF Headphone Pro

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Analog	No

Source20Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026Android/iOS Bluetooth playback and voice calls are explicitly documented by maker compatibility and controls articles. Windows Bluetooth is documented by exact Swift Pair and reviewer pairing instructions. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer used analog playback on a MacBook Air M2 and explains that the supplied cable does not carry headphone microphone calls. Unknown Windows microphone behavior is omitted.21Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Android/iOS Bluetooth playback and voice calls are explicitly documented by maker compatibility and controls articles. Windows Bluetooth is documented by exact Swift Pair and reviewer pairing instructions. The exact Tom's Guide reviewer used analog playback on a MacBook Air M2 and explains that the supplied cable does not carry headphone microphone calls. Unknown Windows microphone behavior is omitted.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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

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720mAh4Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910303499409-What-is-the-battery-capacity-of-CMF-Headphone-ProRead 8 October 2026The exact support article states 720 mAh. The maker technical table agrees. Rated versus typical capacity is not specified. This is the headset battery, not a nonexistent case battery.

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

No2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Safety/regulatory pages: battery removed only by a qualified professional.

No10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original English safety section expressly instructs users not to replace the battery themselves. Normal battery hot swapping is unsupported.

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

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Connection	ANC	Spatial audio	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	No	30
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes	23
Bluetooth	No	No	45

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Up to 30 hours (23 with Immersive Audio). 45 h with noise cancellation and immersive audio off is from the owner's guide2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 36: 30 h with ANC on and Immersive Audio off, 23 h with ANC and Immersive Audio on, 45 h with both off. Rows are stored with their Immersive Audio setting.

BCMF Headphone Pro

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	No	AAC	100
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	50
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	70
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	38

Source2Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910279111569-What-s-the-battery-life-of-CMF-Headphone-ProRead 8 October 2026The exact support article separately names AAC and LDAC playback with ANC off/on. The current maker technical table matches all four rows at 50% volume. Nothing laboratory temperature is 25°C. The support footnote says AAC even beneath LDAC rows, so the explicitly labelled codec rows govern. Talk and standby durations are excluded. The copied product disclaimer erroneously states 50 hours with ANC off and is not used.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications, Charging Interfaces: USB C PORT. The FAQ says USB audio uses the same connector.

USB-C10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original guide charging diagram identifies USB-C Charge In. Current exact support limits charging input to 5 W.

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

180min2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Allow up to 3 hours

120min1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Charging table states Type-C wired charging to full in 120 minutes. The feature text says under two hours. The numeric table estimate is retained without using the copied case-related disclaimer.

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

15min1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product Comparison, Quick Charge: 15 min = 3 hrs. Immersive Audio conditions are separately qualified in the manual.

5min3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910318874897-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026The exact current support article states a five-minute charge. The maker technical table agrees.

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

3h1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Comparison table: 15 min = 3 hrs. The owner's guide test note gives 2.5 hours2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 36: main text promises up to 3 h from 15 min. Test footnote mentions older 2.5 h, inconsistent. Current product comparison also explicitly states 3 h.

8h3Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910318874897-Does-CMF-Headphone-Pro-support-fast-chargingRead 8 October 2026Five minutes gives eight hours with ANC off or four hours with ANC on. The stored maximum is eight hours with ANC off, AAC, 50% volume, and 25°C laboratory temperature. Marketing prose and older announcements quote four or five hours without consistent ANC conditions and are excluded.

Use while charging

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ Can I charge while wearing: yes, from a USB-C powered source. It may charge slower during use. Features list listening while charging.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026FAQ controls: Bluetooth and power button, multifunction button and capacitive volume and shortcut strip on the right cup.

Buttons, Volume wheel, Slider6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The original guide and current support describe Power/BT and shortcut buttons plus a pressable Roller that controls volume. A separate physical Energy Slider adjusts bass or treble after selecting its tuning mode in Nothing X.

Volume control

Touch1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capacitive volume strip on the right earcup

Wheel6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The exact volume article states rolling the knob up/down adjusts playback volume.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Touch and hold the volume strip for a user-configurable shortcut

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910365859601-How-toRead 8 October 2026The support controls list provides optional button functions and bass/treble tuning for the Slider through Nothing X. Essential Space requires Nothing OS.

Wear detection

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026On-head/off-head detection

No15Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact specification table and design discussion explicitly state no wear detection.

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Device voice assistants, such as Siri, Google, and Bixby

ChatGPT27Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/39520905948689-Why-can-t-I-use-ChatGPT-on-CMF-Headphone-ProRead 8 October 2026The exact CMF Headphone Pro support article documents a configurable button shortcut to ChatGPT Voice. Requires a compatible Nothing or CMF phone, current phone system and Nothing X app, an installed signed-in ChatGPT app, and prior use of ChatGPT Voice. This is phone-app integration, not an independent on-headphone assistant. Unnamed generic phone assistants are not converted into specific Siri or Google Assistant claims.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded14Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2nd-gen-headphonesRead 30 September 2026Comfort section: similar padding on headband cushions top of head.

Padded13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact design discussion describes cushioning across the headband and ear pads.

Headband material

Pleather1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Pleather Headband, Metallic Polished Yokes

PU synthetic leather and memory foam13Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact design section describes polyurethane synthetic leather and memory foam across the headband and ear pads. Steel reinforcement is independently identified by maker support.

Frame material

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ABS plastic shell, PA+GF sliding arms, stainless steel headband strips8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910349693841-What-material-is-the-outer-casing-of-CMF-Headphone-Pro-made-ofRead 8 October 2026The exact material article identifies ABS shell, PA+GF sliding arms, and stainless steel headband strips. The SoundGuys all-plastic description does not override these published internal reinforcement materials.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Protein leather1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Technical Specifications, Ear Cushion Material: Protein Leather.

PU leather with high-resilience memory foam9Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/38910322756881-What-material-are-the-ear-cushions-of-CMF-Headphone-Pro-made-ofRead 8 October 2026The exact cushion material article specifies polyurethane synthetic leather covering and high-resilience memory foam fill.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ear Cushion Style/Fit: Removable Cushion. Replacement parts via Bose customer service

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker states that cushions twist on and off for cleaning and replacement. Optional colored cushions are sold separately.

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

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Twist lock1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker describes twisting cushions on and off. Exact SoundGuys review confirms the rotating attachment. This is a twist-lock attachment rather than a clip or magnetic mount.

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

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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IPX220Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38910294951441-Product-FeatureRead 8 October 2026The exact Water/dust resistance support article states IPX2 under IEC 60529. There is no certified dust protection. The TechRadar no-IP-rating claim is contradicted by the maker and is not used.

User-replaceable parts

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Ear cushions1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker explicitly permits swapping and cleaning the ear cushions. The original manual prohibits user battery replacement.

Software

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Companion app

Bose app1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bose app named in Technical Specifications and Support download links for Google Play and Apple Store.

Nothing X1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The Nothing X app section names Nothing X.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bose app named in Technical Specifications and Support download links for Google Play and Apple Store.

Android, iOS1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker app section expressly says Android and iOS. Individual features have phone, OS, and app requirements.

User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Updates through the Bose app or btu.Bose.com

Yes1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker app section documents firmware update management.

Dimensions and weight

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

264.4g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Unpackaged headphone 0.583 lb, converted

283g(10 oz)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The labelled Headphones weight table states 283 g. This is the maker claim. Cushion weight is a separate 45 g entry with unspecified quantity scope and is not added to headset mass.

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

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The maker expressly claims wired and wireless Hi-Res certifications. Wireless high-resolution playback requires a compatible LDAC source.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

A944439872Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026FCC ID: A94443987 | IC: 3232A-443987

2AZEQ-B17510Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original regulatory document identifies exact FCC ID 2AZEQ-B175. Radio transmit power is not treated as audio amplifier power.

Other certifications

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EU RED 2014/53/EU, EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/86326Maker spec sheet (PDF)s3.zoommer.ge/site/certificate/nothing-cmf-headphone-pro.pdfRead 8 October 2026English declaration page 2 lists RED 2014/53/EU and RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863. These are maker declarations for B175, not inferred Bluetooth SIG or extra market-availability claims.

In the box

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In the box

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), Carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, USB-C (C to C) cable (39"), Safety sheet1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026What’s in the Box: headphones, carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, USB-C C to C 39 inch cable, safety sheet.

CMF Headphone Pro, Carry pouch, User guide, Safety and warranty information, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable (1.2 m)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact In the box table lists the headset, pouch, guide, safety/warranty information, and one 1.2 m analog cable. No USB charging cable or wall charger is listed. Exact TechRadar review independently confirms both omissions.

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

ABose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.99	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable	Not available	1

Source1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026USB-C (C to C) cable 39 inches, converted

BCMF Headphone Pro

Type	Length (m)	Count
3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable	1.2	1

Source1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact package table lists one 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable, 1.2 m long. No charging cable is supplied. Contact arrangement is not inferred from nominal plug size.

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

Hard4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen-which-flagship-wireless-over-ears-are-bestRead 30 September 2026Compact hard-shell carry case

Soft22Reviewsoundguys.com/cmf-headphone-pro-review-a-solid-b-side-146595Read 8 October 2026The maker box table supplies a Carry Pouch. Exact SoundGuys and TechRadar reviews explicitly describe a cloth/fabric travel bag. This is a soft pouch, not a hard case.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product title QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), family QuietComfort. Exact second generation product page.

us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact US Dark Grey selector and public variant payload identify this reference. No Headphone (1) or Headphone (a) values are transferred.

Spec sheet

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us.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-pro1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/cmf-headphone-proRead 8 October 2026The public page payload contains labelled technical specification tables. No separate exact maker datasheet was found. These tables were read from the normally downloaded page HTML.

Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/25e14a61f0feef02/original/897194_OG_QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Owner’s Guide cover QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), document 897194. Public complete PDF opened.

fccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdf10Owner's manualfccid.io/2AZEQ-B175/User-Manual/Users-Manual-8638814.pdfRead 8 October 2026The original 44-page manufacturer FCC exhibit combines safety/warranty information with the multilingual Quick Start Guide. Cover explicitly identifies model B175. This is not a generated third-party manual.

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

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Warranty

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

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-headphones-2nd-gen/QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN.htmlRead 30 September 2026US: Bose 1-Year Limited Warranty

1year19Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/pages/terms-of-salesRead 8 October 2026Current US Terms of Sale section 6.8 gives headphones twelve months of limited warranty. This covers the original US maker-store purchase. Statutory rights and other regions are separate.

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