Bose QuietComfort Ultra: Noise Cancelling for when your workstation is also the Rendernode!

Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) are the current leaders in active noise cancelling. In our test, they silenced GPUs, offices, and even kindergarten tantrums, all while sounding excellent.
A pair of sleek, wireless Bose earbuds featuring a glossy black finish, with the brand name 'BOSE' prominently displayed on each earbud.

Why We Care Since we’re still working on the perfect battle station for VFX artists, let’s address a practical issue: our rigs are loud. Between GPUs at full throttle, office HVAC, and the occasional colleague that sounds like it’s digesting lunch a bit too aggressively, silence has value. Recently we were asked: What’s the best b noise-cancelling headphone when your are working on a show at (Redacted, but known to the editorial team, and that is a NOSIY studio!)

So we tested. Yes, dear readers, we do what you tell us to do. Don't make it weird! Some units we borrowed, others we tried in stores, and we came to a conclusion: if you want decent sound plus world-class noise cancellation, the winner right now is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). Daily Use & Features Bose QuietComfort Ultra buds aren’t flashy, but they’re practical. The case now supports Qi wireless charging, handy if you already keep a pad on your desk. Battery life: 6 hours with ANC, 4 if you use Imme...


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