Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) / Sony WF-C710N

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN · second-generation over-ear Ultra

Sony WF-C710N: WF-C710N · Glass Blue (LZ); other colours share the same hardware

SpecificationBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)Sony WF-C710N
Release year20252025
LaunchAnnounced 10 September 2025; available from 2 October 2025 Bose—
Noise controlActive noise cancellation; Quiet and ambient-sound Aware modes Bose—
WirelessBluetooth 5.4; multipoint connection to two devices

Bose quotes a 30 ft (about 9 m) range. On Snapdragon Sound sources, Gaming Mode uses aptX Adaptive.

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Digital audioUSB-C; 24-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio support

The product page’s current FAQ says 16-bit, 44.1/48 kHz for USB audio; manufacturer sources disagree on bit depth.

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Analog audio2.5 mm headphone input; included 3.5 mm–2.5 mm cable; headphones must be powered on Bose—
BatteryUp to 30 hours with ANC on and immersive audio off; 23 hours with immersive audio; 45 hours with both off

Manufacturer test figures; volume, settings and use affect runtime.

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ChargingUSB-C; up to 3 hours for a full charge; 15 minutes for up to 3 hours with ANC on Bose—
ControlsPower/Bluetooth and multifunction buttons; touch volume strip; wear detection Bose—
Weight and sizeHeadphones about 264 g; 4.5 × 16.0 × 20.5 cm

Manufacturer figures are 0.583 lb and 1.772 × 6.299 × 8.071 in; metric values are converted.

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In the boxCarry case; 3.5–2.5 mm audio cable; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable

No charging adapter in the box.

Bose		Charging case, hybrid silicone ear tips, reference guide, USB cable Sony
ModesQuiet, Aware, Immersion, Cinema; EQ and shortcuts in the Bose app Bose—
Water resistanceNo IP rating; avoid situations where the headphones may get wet BoseIPX4

IPX4 protects against splashing water; the earbuds should not be submerged.

Sony
PC calls8.2.20 and later: two-way PC audio over USB-C; app compatibility varies Bose—
Software 10.12.128 September 2026: LE Audio beta on compatible Android/Windows devices and improved USB calls Bose—
Type—True wireless in-ear earbuds, active noise cancelling Sony
Driver—5 mm Sony
Frequency response—20–20,000 Hz (Bluetooth, 44.1 kHz sampling) Sony
Battery (music)—Up to 8.5 hours with noise cancelling on, up to 12 hours with it off

The figures are for one charge of the earbuds; total time with the case is not listed on Sony's page.

Sony
Battery (calls)—Up to 4.5 hours (noise cancelling on or off) Sony
Charging time—Earbuds about 1.5 hours; case about 3.5 hours over USB

Wireless charging is not listed for the case.

Sony
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3; 2.4 GHz, about 10 m effective range Sony
Codecs—SBC, AAC

There is no LDAC or aptX; AAC is a common codec that works well with iPhones and most Android phones.

Sony
Profiles—A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP Sony
Multipoint—Multipoint supported

The earbuds stay connected to two devices at once, so a phone call can be answered while listening on a computer.

Sony
Ambient sound—Ambient Sound and Quick Attention modes; DSEE

Quick Attention lowers the music and lets outside sound in while a finger is held on the earbud. DSEE aims to restore high frequencies lost in compressed music.

Sony
Weight—About 5.2 g per earbud (with medium tips); case about 38 g Sony
Colours—Pink, blue (translucent Glass Blue), white, black Sony