Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen vs Soundcore Q31i
The Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen leads on weight. The Soundcore Q31i leads on battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth. They are level on listens wired. At list price the Soundcore Q31i is $359 cheaper.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
$449
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model QCUH2-HEADPHONEARN
Leads on 1 of 4 specs
Soundcore Q31i Adaptive Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones
$89.99
Maker's list price, checked Oct 2, 2026
Model Q31i (D1404)
Leads on 2 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen if
Weight matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Soundcore Q31i if
Battery, noise cancelling on and bluetooth matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen | Soundcore Q31i | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $449 | $89.99 | Soundcore Q31i |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 50 hr | Soundcore Q31i |
| Weight | 264.4 g | 265 g | Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen |
| Holds two devices at once | Not listed | Yes | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | Soundcore Q31i |
| Driver | Not listed | 40 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
As a Bose QC Ultra 2nd Gen alternative
50 hours of noise cancelling against 30 at practically the same weight, 265 g against 264, with Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and a cable mode, for $359 less. Bose ships a case; Soundcore does not say whether it does.
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