QC Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Zone Wireless 2 Comparison
Compare QC Ultra (2nd Gen) vs Zone Wireless 2 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
QC Ultra (2nd Gen)
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are Bose's top over-ear model. They have adjustable noise cancelling with an Aware mode that uses ActiveSense to adapt to sudden noise, plus Bose Immersive Audio.
- Best For
- Long-haul travel
- Style
- Over-ear (around-ear)
- Weight
- 264 g
- ANC
- Adjustable ANC with ActiveSense (Aware mode)
- Mics
- —
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 30 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm cable
- Certified
- —
Zone Wireless 2
The Logitech Zone Wireless 2 is an over-ear wireless headset with ANC, 40 mm drivers and five MEMS microphones shared between ANC and calls, with Advanced Call Clarity for noise removal.
- Best For
- Multi-platform offices
- Style
- Over-ear headband
- Weight
- 230 g
- ANC
- Active noise cancelling (ANC)
- Mics
- 5
- Boom Mic
- —
- Talk Time
- 18 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable
- Certified
- Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent)
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Certification & Controls
Why QC Ultra (2nd Gen) Beats Zone Wireless 2 (and Vice Versa)
Why QC Ultra (2nd Gen) beats Zone Wireless 2
- Better battery & charging: 7.7 vs 6.4 out of 10
- Talk Time: 30 h vs 18 h
- Bluetooth Version: 5.4 vs 5.2
Why Zone Wireless 2 beats QC Ultra (2nd Gen)
- Better voice & mic clarity: 8.5 vs 4.0 out of 10
- Better connectivity & range: 9.0 vs 7.1 out of 10
- Better comfort & ergonomics: 9.7 vs 8.6 out of 10
- Weight: 230 g vs 264 g
- Charging Time: 2 h vs 3 h
- Connection: Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver versi… vs Bluetooth, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm cable
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Long-haul travel | Multi-platform offices |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear (around-ear) | Over-ear headband |
| Variants | — | Teams or UC; with receiver or native Bluetooth; Graphite, Off-white, Rose |
Design & Build
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 264 g | 230 g Better |
| Materials | Plastic, aluminum, protein leather | — |
| Ear Cushions | Protein leather, removable | — |
| Colors | — | Graphite, Off-white, Rose |
| Dust/Water Rating | None | — |
| Headband | Adjustable | — |
| Dimensions | 205 x 160 x 45 mm | 184 x 179 x 70 mm |
Audio
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm |
| Frequency Response | — | 20 Hz - 20 kHz (music); 100 Hz - 8 kHz (talk) |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 116 dB ±3 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Spatial Audio | Bose Immersive Audio | — |
| Wired Listening | Yes (3.5 mm audio cable included; USB-C audio) | Yes (audio over the USB-C cable) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
| Hearing Protection | — | EN 50332, ADA hearing aid compatible, G616 |
Noise Cancelling
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Adjustable ANC with ActiveSense (Aware mode) | Active noise cancelling (ANC) |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Aware Mode with ActiveSense) | — |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes | — |
Microphone
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | — | 5 |
| Microphone Setup | — | 5 omni-directional MEMS (ANC and calls), 100 Hz - 8 kHz |
| Call Noise Reduction | — | Yes (Advanced Call Clarity) |
| Boom Mic | No | — |
| Mic Frequency Response | — | 100 Hz - 8 kHz |
Battery & Charging
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 30 h Better | 18 h |
| Charging Time | 3 h | 2 h Better |
| Fast Charging | Yes (15 min = up to 3 h, ANC on) | Yes (5 min = up to 1 h talk) |
| Music Time | — | 22 h |
| Charging Port | USB-C (USB audio supported) | USB-C |
| Talk Time (ANC On) | — | 15 h |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | — | 40 h |
Connectivity
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth, USB-C audio, 3.5 mm cable | Bluetooth, USB-C receiver with USB-A adapter (receiver version), audio over USB-C cable Better |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 Better | 5.2 |
| USB Dongle | — | USB-C receiver + USB-A adapter (receiver version) |
| Wireless Range | 9 m | 50 m Better |
| Certifications | — | Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Zoom Contact Center, Google Meet, Google Voice, Fast Pair (version dependent) |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE | — |
| USB Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 m |
Controls & App
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Power/Bluetooth button, multi-function button, capacitive volume/shortcut strip | — |
| Management Software | Bose app | Logi Tune |
| Wear Detection | Yes (on/off-head detection) | — |
| Voice Assistant | Phone assistant (Siri, Google) via multi-function button | — |
In the Box
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | — | 2-year limited |
| Carry Case | Yes | — |
Identifiers
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model Number | — | 981-001310 (Graphite, UC, with receiver) |
Compatibility
| QC Ultra (2nd Gen) | Zone Wireless 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | — | Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Zone Wireless 2, with the highest spec-based rating (4.5/5).
- Choose QC Ultra (2nd Gen) for long-haul travel.
- Choose Zone Wireless 2 for multi-platform offices.
Pros and Cons
QC Ultra (2nd Gen)
PROS
- Adjustable ANC with ActiveSense Aware mode
- Bluetooth 5.4 and USB-C audio
- Up to 30 h with ANC, 45 h off
- On-head detection
CONS
- Immersive Audio cuts battery to 23 h
- No LDAC or aptX listed
Zone Wireless 2
PROS
- Certified for Teams, Zoom, Meet and Voice
- ANC with 5 MEMS mics
- Up to 50 m range
- Quick charge: 5 min = 1 h talk
CONS
- 15 h talk time with ANC on
- 230 g
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Quick Verdict
- QC Ultra (2nd Gen) 6.6Leads in Battery & Charging
- Zone Wireless 2 8.8Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Comfort & Ergonomics, Connectivity & Range