The second Ultra generation
Bose announced its second-generation Ultra headphones on September 10, 2025.
Bose: QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) announcementChecked Nov 5, 2026
QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
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A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Only one Ultra generation gap is established; no third-generation date was found in this review.
Reviewed Nov 5, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Models covered
This timeline covers Ultra over-ear headphones. The standard QuietComfort headphones and Ultra earbuds are separate lines.
When is the next model expected?
The 2026 standard QuietComfort update belongs to a separate line. One Ultra interval does not establish the next announcement date.
What we checked
Bose’s 2023 and 2025 Ultra announcements, its 2026 standard QuietComfort announcement, and targeted third-generation Ultra searches.
- QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) announcement Checked Nov 5, 2026
- The separate 2026 standard QuietComfort update Checked Nov 5, 2026
What would change this advice?
We reassess when the maker announces a replacement, credible reporting clarifies its timing, or this source review expires.
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Sep 10, 2025
- Time since announcement
- 13 monthsAs of Nov 5, 2026
- QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
- QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)Current model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.