Time was that would force a hard choice, because time was that the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth earbuds didn’t charge wirelessly. Drop the new QC Ultra Gen. 2 case on the Qi pad, however, and it blinks to life, no awkward adapters or extra plugs required. The QC Ultra Gen. 2 earbuds maintain their familiar shell with a lighter faceplate, and the stability bands are a secret handshake that signals confidence. If you’ve got QC Ultra Gen. 1 earbuds still humming, you don’t have to upgrade. But if you’re looking to make long days and longer miles feel more bearable, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen. 2 is that boring kind of better you don’t see but you definitely notice.