Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
The first Bose product with Auracast, in beta. Bose says more devices will follow.
Works with limitsReceivesfrom A$699 / US$449.99
Auracast status
Joins or sends a broadcast, but with a limit worth knowing about before you buy. Beta firmware 10.12.12 from 29 September 2026 adds Auracast on Android and Windows only. The QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen do not have it yet.
Details
- Role
- Receives
- Works with
- Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Other Android
- Codecs
- LC3
- Released
- 2025-09
- Status checked
- 20 October 2026
Mentioned in
Bose finally does Auracast: QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen get it in beta firmware28 September 2026Sources for this status
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