New midrange Bose headphones are here - with this many upgrades, do you need to buy premium?

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ZDNET's key takeaways

  • Bose returns with the midrange QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen).
  • They feature key upgrades to audio and ANC performance.
  • These headphones retain their $359 price tag.

Premium headphones are cool, but for some people, a solid pair of midrange headphones can be a better fit. Bose's QuietComfort Headphones are a great example, and nearly 10 months after releasing the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), the company returns with the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen).

Bose gifted its midrange headphones with several key upgrades previously exclusive to its premium headphones, including USB-C audio, adaptive noise-canceling technology, and spatial audio. The second-gen QuietComfort Headphones retain their $359 price tag -- for now.

Upgraded audio and ANC

Aside from their price, name, and 24-hour maximum battery life, the second-gen QuietComfort Headphones don't have much in common with previous generations.

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