Bose’s updated QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds iron out most of the first-gen's pain points, but they do look awfully familiar

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2.

Let’s get one thing out of the way first. If you own the first-generation version of the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and they’re working just fine, there is no reason at all to upgrade to the Gen 2. The upgrades aren’t worth the extra, and you won’t make any gains when it comes to sound. They’re slightly more comfortable and the ANC is a little better, but the gains aren’t enough to warrant a purchase.

Now that everyone who’s already got a pair is out of the way, I can confirm that the upgrades to the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in their Gen 2 form cement Bose at the top of our best noise-canceling earbuds list. Bose has packed some very tasty upgrades into the buds, including wireless charging and extra improvements to ANC and call quality.