Bose’s standard QuietComfort headphones appear to be on the verge of their first major refresh in nearly three years, and a large collection of official-looking images has now revealed the redesign in full. HotEUDeals, in collaboration with @onLeaks, has shared 54 high-resolution press renders and six Bose marketing slides for the QuietComfort (2nd Gen).
The report shows the headphones from several angles in six color options. Black and White Smoke return from the previous model, while Rosewood Mauve, DewDrop Mint, Eucalyptus Green, and Hazelnut Taupe are new additions. Their features, pricing, and expected launch plans were first detailed by Dealabs a couple of weeks ago. The new promotional slides support several parts of that earlier report, including the redesigned materials and TrueSpatial audio.
Bose has cleaned up the design
The QuietComfort (2nd Gen) retains the familiar shape of the current model, but the images published by HotEUDeals point to a cleaner finish. The earcups have smoother oval outlines and a flatter exterior panel. Bose has also used more synthetic leather across the wider padded headband and ear cushions. Unlike the current version, the upcoming models will have contrasting fabric sits behind the earpads, pairing blue mesh with the black version and lime green with several of the lighter finishes.
Physical controls remain in place. The right earcup appears to house separate buttons for playback and power or Bluetooth pairing, while the earcups can still rotate flat for storage.
The standard model is getting closer to the Ultra
The Dealabs leak from a couple of weeks ago claimed the headphones would support lossless audio over USB-C, TrueSpatial audio, and new Immersion and Cinema listening modes. The newly leaked marketing slides now confirm TrueSpatial Tech, which Bose says delivers fuller and wider sound.
The slides also confirm something called “QuietControl noise cancellation.” Bose previously used the QuietControl name for its QuietControl 30 earphones in 2016, which allowed users to adjust ANC across 12 levels. This could be a new version of the technology, although the marketing material does not explain how it works.
Other features expected on these headphones include lossless USB-C playback, Immersion and Cinema listening modes. Cinema mode is reportedly designed to make dialogue easier to hear. The headphones are said to offer 24 hours of battery life with ANC active, but using spatial audio will reduce it to 18 hours.
As for pricing and availability, these headphones will reportedly launch on August 12 for $359 in the US, which is just $10 more than the 2023 model. We can expect to hear from the brand in the coming days.
