GEN 2 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds - What Changed?

BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA (gen 2) 👉 https://mikeobrienmedia.com/BoseQCUltra2 BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA (gen 1 $70 off) 👉 https://mikeobrienmedia.com/Bose-Gen1 We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you if you purchase through our links. This helps to fund the channel and continue to improve our content quality. Bose launched a "second generation" QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds but are they really different? I tested them to find out what's new and how good they really are. Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn) Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching! additional video notes: DESIGN - Black, White Smoke, Deep Plum Eartips have a new guard to prevent earwax buildup Improved adaptive noise cancellation Wireless charging case Enhanced call quality MICROPHONE TEST There is an update to the original ultra buds Wind mic test Speaking softly ANC TEST Not necessarily stronger Any better with sudden sounds? Cleaner? Removed noise floor? Old generation had some artifacts in the left bud when nothing was playing for me NEW? Aware mode with active sense vs simply aware mode Passing siren or if someone drops an anvil on the street next to you, it won’t hurt your ears Can now toggle tough controls off in the app SOUND QUALITY Same driver as before, and “same iconic performance” according to Bose Tuning has been tweaked slightly STILL THERE Multipoint connectivity 6/24h battery Show the app Price - $299, old ones are $70 less, at $229 Bose is likely going to discontinue the Gen 1 buds, so it may be a good idea to buy those now if you are interested. I’ll have a link in the descritpion to both Spotify tap was added to both via update. Tap was updated for both.