detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: I originally heard about them through a content creater who Is autistic. Shared with my partner the exact ones I wanted and she got them for me. As an autistic person I primarily use the noise cancelling feature when having bad sound sensitivity. They work way better then my already high expectations of them. Love the sound quality when listening to music or watching a video. Havent used the phone call feature on it so can't say anything about that. I like ease of use when switching between modes and checking the battery charge. Which the battery charge how long it lasts is amazing wish more products came even close to this. Will continue to use as an ade to help manage sound sensitivity and highly recommend for this alone. Even know it does other things as well. It's an amazing product. So glad it has the two modes quiet mode and aware for when you need to hear more with your surroundings. And how in aware mode it's still quiet enough so sound isn't overwhelming but still able to hear people talking that are close enough to you.
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing for sound sensitivity management
detailedReviews 2: content: These headphones are absolutely amazing! This is the first headphones, on this price range, that I have ever bought. Before I wasn't sure how I could justify spending this much on headphone, but I just took a leap to purchase it; the purchase was well worth it, and it was on sale.
The sound quality is phenomenal... I am not an audiophile so I am not well-versed enough to talk about the sound frequencies ranges this headphone performs well at nor have I tested enough.
From a layman, I like my sound balanced, and I was able to find a balanced sound that I liked using the Bose app, Googling what EQ setups people used, and experimenting a bit. The app was very minimal and easy to use.
The noise-cancelling IS soo good... I only used a noise-cancelling headphone once before purchasing this headphone, but it just felt really weird, and it made me feeling a bit nauseous/sick over time so I avoided purchasing noise-cancelling headphones. The noise-cancelling do not make me feel nauseous/sick and they block out so much ambient noise. I have a bunch of little nephews and nieces and when they come visit, it's really noisy. I was able to block most of their noise out when I needed to do homework.
Also, if I'm not feeling like using the noise-cancelling, I'll turn on aware mode which is a awesome feature to have especially when I'm the only one home and doing work.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend these headphones. Especially if they're on a sale.
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starRating: 5
title: Phenomenal sound, great noise cancelling
detailedReviews 3: content: I have thought about how to review these. This model that I received has USB-C connector. When I bought my first set, while my phones, tablets, all used USB-C, but the headphones I got used MICRO-USB, which I hate, my eyes have trouble seeing which way the cable plugs in.
What I am trying to explain, I know there will be a USB-D, a USB-E ect So before buying any electronic device see if you are getting the current cable. I hope USB-C will last, but I have a box of so many cables I am hoping this is my last new cable, but I know it will not be.
As to the headsets, they are great, my ears are a little old so I can only say they work well for me. I liked my first ones so much I bought a second set as I needed another pair, and I hate the MICRO-USB, I hote I have to carry an APPLE cable, a MICRO-USB, and a USB-C, and as I carry spares for myself, my son, and my wife I am very happy the EU made APPLE to go to USB-C, and hope one day to replace my APPLE devices with USB-C as these are easy to plug in to devices.
My first Bose headset should have had USB-C, I understand Bose may have made thousands of MICRO-USB and had to empty stock, but I paid FULL price and almost returned it, but I liked the fit, and how well it worked. Vut in hindsight I wish I had returned it. With my vision I really am disappointed Bose did not deeply discount the old stock they had. My same headset with USB-C connector was on sale for over $100 off. Basically I feel Bose made a very bad decision on how to empty their stock. If I had know they were emptying old stock I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT THEM.
Look for USB-D coming soon to cell phones, tablets, computers, and other devices, another cable standard to sell us another set of cables to store in our house just in case I need them :-(
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starRating: 1
title: Great headphones, USB-C connector is key
detailedReviews 4: content: So I bought Bose QC quite spontaneously. Before I had a listen only to some Sony and Sennheiser headphones in simmilar price range but found them to be too tiring for a long sessions as well as too "boomy". I quite didin't like their sound. The only option left was Bose QC which I didin't have an oppprtunity to listen to before, but still I chose them blindly due to the brand. As an audio proffesional I thought to myself - what could possibly go wrong with choosing 200€ Bose headphones? For me the built quality is very good, the headphones feel premium. The sound is also supreme, it is let's say "commercial" but still mid-highs and highs are not tiring but very clear and detailed as well as bass is mostly clear and you can feel what's going on in the low-low freq.
Things that are kind-of downsides for me are:
First is when I have the ANC on and press slightly on one earcup it does feel like change of pressure in my eardrum, not big of a deal but a little discomfort is there.
Second thing is there could be like an "easy" and "pro" mode in the Bose app, I am missing ways to tweak the sound even further to my liking. Main thing is that sometimes the upper-bass frequencies are too much in front which gives impression of a "boomy" sound. Not always, depends on the track.
Third thing is that it would be nice to have ability to completely turn off the ANC system.
Overall I am happy with the purchase and quality of Bose QC headphones.
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starRating: 4
title: Supreme sound, minor pressure discomfort
detailedReviews 5: content: Our family of 5 loves headphones!! We own the Beats version and other versions of Bose headsets, as well as multiple versions of the Apple AirPods and the Bose earbuds, and all 5 of us agree on our final reviews. The Beats are stylish looking but are NOT comfortable on the ears for continued wear. Our ears are sore and need a break on the airplane with the Beats. We were bummed we didn’t buy these Bose ones first! These Bose Quiet Comforts are the best!! We can wear them for hours without any discomfort! Quiet Comfort are hands down the best in this headphone noise-cancelling category for comfort. Sound quality and noise cancelling is great too. Our Beats just stay in the drawer or get lent to guests or friends. All of us have switched over to the Bose Quiet Comfort for the comfort. You can wear these for hours! Not the Beats! Beats hurt. The extra Bose comfort makes a huge difference on an airplane, or if you wear them to tune out a noisy environment around you so you can work, watch movies, or sleep for hours. The Bose hold charge super well all day, which is perfect for those long days with multiple stop plane rides! Just charge at night and you’re good all day! We’ve bought the Bose earbuds for working out too, but we always seem to gravitate to the Apple AirPods for the seamless pairing with our phones. Our AirPods for all 5 of us, old and young and in between, are our go to headphones for on the daily out and about stuff. Mostly because of their compact size and long charge and easy pairing with our iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. You just can’t beat them for that purpose! We use our Apple AirPods for walks and runs and the gym, but they do ache after a while and aren’t as good at noise cancelling as the Bose Quiet Comfort. But let’s be honest, on a run or walk or at the gym or in the car with family, it’s actually a good thing not to cancel all the noise so you can still hear what’s going on around you and be aware of your surroundings. To me, these Bose headphones are a YES!! if you are thinking noise canceling for travel or sleep or long hours of wear for homework. They can’t be beat in that department! If you already have Apple AirPods, they are still a YES!! too, because the AirPods and these Bose Quiet Comfort headphones are the perfect pair and complement each other really well. If you are on the fence because you already have AirPods, take heart knowing these Bose headphones really shine in all the ways you feel like you’re currently missing! (Oh, and lastly, these Bose headphones sell replacement parts!! We have had our for years and finally needed to replace the ear cushion piece. It was cheap and easy!! And now we will get more years of use from the same initial pair we bought years ago! They are still perfect!!)
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starRating: 5
title: Best comfort and noise cancelling
detailedReviews 6: content: Let me start by saying this product is thoughtfully and beautifully crafted. I am a huge fan of the color blue, so the new Blue Dusk color was calling to me. This is my first pair of Bose over ear headphones, but I did purchase the QC Ultra Earbuds last year. I really love those earbuds. I use them almost daily at home or work. My plan is to primarily use the earbuds at work and while working on several outdoor tasks. I will be using these headphones for most indoor home tasks. The sound quality is excellent! And, they are also extremely comfortable (even while wearing glasses). I have used them for several hours while working at home. I was on the fence between purchasing these or the QC Ultra Headphones, but the holiday promotions were much too good to resist the phenomenal value that these headphones offer. The ANC of this product is not quite as good as the ANC on my QC Ultra earbuds, but that is not an issue for me. That seems to be one of the bigger upgrades for the QC Ultra headphones as well. One other very important feature for me was also regarding the ANC. Prior to purchasing any Bose products, I purchased a much lower cost pair of headphones with ANC. I could not wear those for more than 20 minutes without terribly uncomfortable pressure in my ears. I was afraid that might result from any over ear headphones. However, I have not experienced this issue at all with either of my Bose earbuds or headphones. I am very satisfied customer!
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent sound, comfortable with glasses
detailedReviews 7: content: I replaced some Beats Studio headphones that I accidentally left behind on a recent trip with the Bose QuietComfort noise canceling headphones. I knew this would be a bit of an upgrade, but I was blown away with how much better these Bose headphones sound. But even more of a delight is how effectively they achieve amazing noise canceling. When they came, I tried them right away while watching a football game - I listened to some piano jazz from my iPad, while still looking at the game. After a while, I became aware that I could not hear any of the game - at first I thought I had my TV on mute - then realized that the headphones were completely blocking all exterior sound. Really effective. (Bose also has an easily reached button to switch from canceling to aware mode, in case you need to hear exterior sounds, for safety or other reasons.) My only minor nit is that there is a slight level of white noise noticeable only when there is nothing playing on the headphones while in quiet mode. But even that was much lower than the white noice I got from the Beats headphones with nothing playing. For me, these Bose headphones were a great purchase!
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing noise cancelling, slight white noise
detailedReviews 8: content: These headphones are amazing in practically every way. The sound is heads and shoulders above what I've experienced with other headphones, they are super comfortable and the buttons are extremely intuitive. They fold neatly and easily into the included hardshell travel case. Bose pushes you to download the app, but you don't have to. The noise canceling is very, very good but by no means a bubble blocking out the world completely. But it's close! I am a person with sound sensitivity so I add foam earplugs and play pink noise through the headphones when I need to. Those things together literally block out the world completely. I slept through multiple babies shrieking on a flight recently - at least according to the person sitting next to me. Amazing! I got the White Smoke color which is looks ivory with the tiniest bit of grey. But these come in a beautiful range of colors. I wish the included carry case matched the headphones, but it only comes in black. Overall, these headphones are 100% worth the investment. If you can find a good deal, I say jump on it!
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starRating: 5
title: Worth the investment, great noise cancelling
detailedReviews 9: content: I've owned various Bose products in the past and have always been impressed with them! These wireless headphones are no exception.
The sound is fantastic. Whether it's a podcast, film, audio book, or music, everything is detailed and clear. There is depth and although there is a good deal of high end, it is not harsh to my ears. There is enough bass for me with the default EQ setting. (If you aren't happy with the EQ, you can adjust it in the app.) I listen to everything from classical, blues, and jazz, to classic rock and progressive metal. It all sounds good through these headphones.
Setup was quick and easy;no issues there at all. I mainly use these with my iPhone and iPad. Bluetooth seems solid even if I leave my phone or tablet at the other end of the house which is nice. I am very impressed with the battery life! I can easily go a day or two without charging and that's with pretty heavy use throughout the day and evening depending on what I'm up to.
The earcups and headband are comfortable, they are lite, and the carry case is a nice touch. IT's small enough that it will be easy to travel with. I like that they updated their headphones with USB C.
The noise cancelation is pretty good, however, they don't equal the Apple Airpods Max in that department. (That's not a deal braker for me but I thought I'd mention it all the same.)
All in all, these are great and I would buy them again.
Bose make excellent products!
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic sound, solid Bluetooth connection
detailedReviews 10: content: I bought these headphones to replace my old Wired QuietComfort headphones that I have had for over 20 years. My old headphones finally had the plastic break where the earpiece attaches to the headband on one side. I am sure that this was just from age. I have several earbuds from other manufacturers and almost did not buy the Bose wireless Quiet Comfort Headphones because I already had some really good earbuds. Then I thought the QuietComfort Headphones would be nice because of the excellent comfort and noise cancelling feature of my old ones. As soon as I put them on, I was blown away by not only the comfort, but the sound quality! WOW! I heard things in my music that I had not heard before. The sound quality and comfort are excellent. It is just hard to beat that Bose sound! I am a bass guitar player and the Bose headphones bring out the bass in music, but it is not overpowering bass. It is just right and the details of the music are spectacular! It was a smart purchase. I am glad I decided to buy the new ones to replace the old ones that I loved so much. I highly recommend the Bose QuietComfort Headphones!
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starRating: 5
title: Incredible comfort and sound quality
detailedReviews 11: content: One of the best headphones I've ever had the pleasure of buying! I bought these for myself as a birthday present because Ive ALWAYS wanted a pair of Bose headphones. It was even better that the headphones were on the holiday sale when I got them. The sound quality is really good and so is the noise cancellation, and I really like that in the app they have the EQ settings that you can change your audio to your liking. These are my very first pair and they live up the their reviews no doubt! I would say the only thing that I have an issue with the noise cancellation. When your in the car with the windows down, while having NC on, the audio tends to glitch from the wind. I dont know if thats just my pair, but it makes it hard to act like the main character in a music video when in the car lol. I also found that when you have multiple devices connected to your headphones the audio randomly cuts in and out as well. This issue can be solved by only having one device connected, but it does get tedious having to connect and disconnect every time I want to use them on a different device.
Overall these are my favorite headphones ever, and Im happy with my purchase!!
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starRating: 4
title: Favorite headphones ever, minor glitches
detailedReviews 12: content: I originally got the beats studio pro on sale (I would never pay $350 for them) and everyone’s question was “did you try the bose QC” Followed by “I’ve had my QC for years”
I had to try them and was blown away, the sound is noticeably better. It’s really got that wow factor when you listen to these.
They are super comfy which also means they aren’t as tight so maybe not great for running. However i do mostly use these at the gym for lifting and the ANC make them perfect for a crowded gym. Also if they get sweaty and gross over time you can buy replacement ear pads which no one else offers for some reason.
They pair and work with my iPhone with no issues. I have noticed with Mac OS they cut out for some reason…not sure why. Non issue for me though.
built quality feels good. They might feel a little plasticy especially when compared to fancy headphones like airpods max but they sound 100x better and half the price. I like the fact that these have buttons and they honestly look pretty esthetic, they got kind of an old school vibe going for them which is more than i can say for the boring looking Sony XM4s…
I got these one sale for $200 but even at $350 they would be worth every penny.
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starRating: 5
title: Noticeably better sound than Beats
detailedReviews 13: content: Bose has continually been at the forefront of active noise cancellation and with this latest iteration of the QuietComfort headphones they have not been dethroned. To go along with this superior noise cancellation the slightly updated sound signature and additional features within the app definitely sets these headphones apart.
Right out of the box the QuietComfort headphones appear similar to other Bose headphones as they feel well made and are extremely light. They are nearly identical in all physical features though this may be one of those if it isn`t broke don`t fix it scenarios as they are extremely comfortable. The USB-C charging port is great and the action button on one ear cup and minimal buttons on the other for volume/playback is the perfect mix without overwhelming the listener with buttons.
Onto the actual performance though, these QuietComfort headphones have a nearly perfect balance and can be tweaked in the app to your preference though one thing to mention is that from the prior version the base does seem to be more pronounced. As I had previously mentioned, the noise cancelation is what really sets these apart and Bose has even improved in that facet with these. Within the app they now allow you to tweak the sensitivity of the noise cancellation as opposed to either on or off. Additionally, there is also a new "wind block" feature you can toggle which actually makes a difference when listening in windy environments. The other additional feature is with the action button you can now hear the current battery level or launch Spotify, which I do find myself using rather often. When discussing the actual use of the headphones I do have to mention battery life as these are advertised at 24 hours and they actually live up to that in my extended use.
Overall, between the noise cancellation, sound quality, and app improvements you really can`t go wrong with these headphones. The design may be getting slightly stale, but the comfort and light weight are tough to improve upon in that respect. Thus, all of the positives of these headphones overwhelm the only knock one could have when it comes to design so for that very reason I would definitely recommend these to anyone in the market for a pair of over-ear headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Superior noise cancellation and comfort
detailedReviews 14: content: I usually use AirPods Pro 2nd gen earbuds for listening to music. However, I’m planning a trip that includes a 10 hour plane flight so I bought these to get me from airport to airport. The advertised 24 hour battery life should be more than sufficient. They feel comfortable enough that it shouldn’t be a problem wearing them for extended periods of time. When you buy Bose you expect great sound and these don’t disappoint. I can hear a full range of sounds and they have so much bass response that I decided to use the EQ to boost the mid and high in comparison. ANC works great, and on quet mode seems to shut out most sounds. I haven’t worn them outside yet, but inside sounds like my humidifier totally disappear. However, I don’t feel that “Aware” mode boosts outside sounds nearly enough and leaves them somewhat muffled, especially compared to Adaptive mode on my AirPods Pro. I can hear other sounds, they just aren’t as loud and clear as I would like, and it is difficult to have a conversation with my headphones on.
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starRating: 5
title: Comfortable, good ANC, Aware mode weak
detailedReviews 15: content: These QuiteComfort headphones are the third pair of Bose noise cancellation headphones I have owned over the years. I travel internationally a lot and wanted to get something really small and light, so a couple of years ago I tried the in-ear ones. Unfortunately, although they were superb in both noise cancellation and sound, my ears do not take ear buds, and they kept falling out. That's an issue with all ear buds for me. So I gave those to my wife and now have these over-the-ear QuietComfort headphones. Wonderful! They do an excellent job of shutting out external noise (jet engines), give you the option of the 'aware' mode (Sir, are you ready for your gin and tonic?), are very comfortable, and produce excellent sound. I don't generally use them with my phone so I can't say how they do in that regard. The case is certainly much larger than that for the ear buds, and I do only carry-on. But I make it work because, well, they are Bose! That says it all!
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent noise cancelling for travel
detailedReviews 16: content: I got these when they were on sale at Target to try some noise cancelling headphones. I usually listen to music while I study or walk places, and these are so perfect for that. They are super comfy because they are adjustable and have soft cushions. I really love being able to change the mode they are in to better suit my listening needs. I can hear well on aware even with music playing and on quiet the noise cancellation helps eliminate almost all background noises. When playing music I can't hear the outside well while using quiet mode, but that is genuinely what I bought them for. If they were never in sale I probably would have never had the chance to try them, but they are so worth the money! If somehow I lost them and I wanted another pair, I definitely would play full price for them. I love the color options too! I personally got the white ones because it matches more with what I usually wear, but I really considered the other colors.
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect for studying and walking
detailedReviews 17: content: I bought these headphones in 2018 and they are still holding up like they're brand new! They are amazing to wear for long periods. Super comfortable with adjustable bands and fold into small form factor to tuck into their travel case when you want to travel with them.
They sound incredible - with deep, loud bass and overall great sound! I personally listen to all genres of music - EDM, Rap & Hip Hop, Country, Alternative, Indie Rock - you name it. These headphones deliver on all music types.
I had no idea that you could change out the padding on these!! My padding wore out on the original pair, and I was able to order replacement pads off of Amazon for like $20 to replace. Super easy to self install a new pair of pads onto these. Gave brand new life to these headphones!
I am super impressed at the quality of these, and that they have held up as good as they have. It goes to show that Bose truly makes quality products. You get what you pay for - and this is a product is a prime example of that.
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starRating: 5
title: Incredible sound, durable after years
detailedReviews 18: content: For as long as I've been traveling, my ANC headset manufacturer of choice has always been Bose. I've tried other active noise cancelling headphones in the past and they've never quite performed as well. Very few headsets have also been as comfortable; especially for prolonged flights. After using these new Bose QuietComfort headphones, I'm happy to report that Bose is still the king in these departments. As a long time fan of the QuietComfort series of headphones, I love that Bose hasn't deviated from their tried and true formula and has given us much of what we've come to expect while throwing in some minor upgrades. While these new QuietComfort headphones have become my number one choice for travel and commute, I still think that Bose has room for improvement.
Starting with the build quality, these new QuietComforts are mainly constructed with a premium plastic material but also house some aluminum components like the adjustable earcup sliders on the sides of the frame. The adjustable sliders have a sturdy ratcheting mechanism that allows the earcups to stay in place even when engaged in physical activity. I wouldn't take these running, but they did a good job staying in place during some heavy resistance training sessions. I love the choice of these lightweight materials by Bose as it makes these the perfect companions for long travel sessions. The memory foam lining on the underside of the frames along with the earcup cushions provide unrivaled comfort. I've had the pleasure of trying several comfortable headsets in the last couple of years but this new model of QuietComforts are in their own league. The leather cushions on the earcups are soft and malleable but have enough firmness to quickly return to their shape. They are also very breathable. I never found my ears getting sweaty or clammy during long listening sessions.
In terms of audio performance, these QuietComfort headphones provide a premium HiFi experience that you can enjoy for hours on end with virtually no head fatigue. These QuietComforts have a very open and somewhat airy soundstage, which is impressive considering these are closed back headphones. The mids and highs come across very clear and there is a decent amount of separation between them. Instruments are easily discernable and vocals also sound full and organic. While I've noticed that Bose did slightly improve upon the low frequency on these new QuietComforts from it's predecessors, I would have liked to have seen just a tad more bass whilst still retaining the rest of it's default soundstage. While you can download the "Bose Music" app and select the "Bass Boost" preset to increase the amount of bass, I noticed that this preset tended to muddle the mids and highs quite a bit. As someone who will be using these headphones a lot while watching movies and playing video games on my travels, the added bass while still retaining those beautiful mids and highs would have been much appreciated. Despite this minor gripe, movies and music of all genres still sounded great. The active noise cancelling remains extremely impressive as always. The Bose Music app now allows you to tune the level of ANC depending on your environment in case you have important things going on around you. Up until now, this is something that you haven't been able to do on prior QuietComfort series headphones.
When it came to the bluetooth performance, the QuietComforts performed well by providing a constant connection with minimal distortion within a range of about 30-35 feet. The QuietComfort headphones also support multi-point connection for up to two devices. Switching between bluetooth sources was seamless for me and I never ran into any issues. For the most seamless transitions, I recommend pausing the current source that you're using, and then pressing play on the source that you're switching to. This worked flawlessly for me every time. The one thing I would have liked for Bose to improve upon in this category is the bluetooth version. These QuietComforts are still using Bluetooth 5.1. I've noticed that other flagship competitor headphones are already utilizing bluetooth version 5.3. Bluetooth 5.3 takes advantage of neat features like reducing the device's power consumption by discarding repeated data packets or optimizing data transfers which reduces the chances of data being lost. Lastly, I would have liked to have seen higher bitrate codec support like aptX HD or LDAC. However, they seem to only support the standard AAC and SBC codecs.
Overall, these are great sounding headphones with some of the best ANC on the market. They're also the most comfortable headphones that I've used to date. These would make an excellent travel companion on long flights, subway/train commutes, loud airports, or virtually any environment where you want to tune out the world around you. I still think that Bose has some minor improvements to make in regards to including the latest bluetooth technology and codecs. I also would like to see the default soundstage tuned with a little more bass in the low end in future QuietComfort versions. Despite these minor gripes, these QuietComfort headphones are a solid offering for those looking for the best ANC experience along with comfort.
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starRating: 4
title: Best ANC and comfort for travel
detailedReviews 19: content: I bought these headphones to replace a 7 year old pair of Bose QC35 headphones when the power switch malfunctioned. I was willing to spend extra for the added features, premium comfort, and quality that these headphones claimed to provide. However, I was not impressed with the sound quality. The ear pads fit too tightly creating an uncomfortable amount of air pressure in my ears, which made them unwearable for extended periods. I assume the tighter sealing earpads were intended to improve noise cancelation, but the noise cancelation wasn't as good as my old QC35s. The controls were unintuitive, more difficult to operate, and I found no use for the abundance of customizable button configurations. The least useful feature on these headphones was the spatial audio, which produce a useless gimmick in the form of simulating physical speakers in the room. Combined with the price, these headphones are a very poor choice. I returned mine the next day in favor of a pair of Bose QC45 headphones for $230. You're much better off with the QC45 model than the new Quiet Comfort model which according to other reviews produces the same tight ear pad seal making them unbearable to wear. I am very happy with the QC45 headphones that I bought instead though.
Update: After using the QC45 headphones for a while I realized that the sound quality wasn't nearly as good as my old original QC35 headphones. In fact the sound quality was so terrible that I felt it was worth it to try a pair of the new QC headphones (the treble was hollow and would frequently exceed their capacity and the bass was virtually non-existent, even after adjusting the EQ in the Bose app on my iPhone). However, I'm happy to say that the new QC headphones are just as comfortable as the QC35 and QC45 headphones and the sound quality is just as good as my QC35s, if not maybe a little better. That combined with the added features included with the new QC headphones, they are very well worth the extra $20 dollars that I paid at the time of purchase and definitely the headphones to buy.
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starRating: 5
title: Comfortable with great sound quality
detailedReviews 20: content: These headphones are effective in bass and treble. Vocals are high in clarity. Pairing with my iPhone was straight forward and accompanying app is easy to use. The modifications that can be made to sound is done through equaliser facility. This makes discernible difference depending on how you wish your music to sound. The price is fair and competitive with sale price. The headphones themselves being Bose compare more than favourably with other brands. The headphones has vocal alerts detailing strength of battery and when successful pairing has been completed. Also there is a gentle humming alert to signal the switching off of headphones. As an extra guarantee you can set time elapse before switching off of headphones. This you can do via the app. The pause and volume controls on the headphones are user-friendly and is simple to reach without being too fiddly.
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starRating: 5
title: Effective bass, clear vocals, easy app
detailedReviews 21: content: This is an upgrade for me from the Bose QC35 series. To put it bluntly, what can I say about the new QuietComfort headphones that Bose hasn’t already consistently proven? I am by no means an audiophile, but I can confirm that the audio quality is excellent. From music on my phone to 5.1 surround sound on Netflix, I’ve enjoyed every moment of listening to this headset. It has a remarkable amount of bass response even without the EQ being turned up.
Fit and finish are equally on brand – the overall weight is just right, and I don’t find it exerting too much pressure between my ears (eyeglasses are still personally out for me as it messes with the seal for noise cancelling). Compared to the QC35 I will say I was truly pleased to see USB-C charging versus micro-USB. I can finally unify all my cables to the single modern standard.
Noise cancelling is as expected; you can expect the drone of an airplane engine and other similar “stable” sounds to be easily filtered. Sudden sounds like doors closing are always going to be problems for noise cancelling technology, these headphones are no exception, but they do succeed in quieting it down to a reasonable level. Voices seemingly would fit into the same category as sudden sounds, and yet the QuietComfort headphones easily exceed the previous generation in silencing those noises. Sometimes my wife thinks I am ignoring her while I am wearing them, when in truth I really did not even hear her and would have been hard pressed to even know she was talking to me unless I was looking at her lips moving.
I keep wanting to leave apps and firmware out of my reviews – they can be (and hopefully are) updated long after the review and it is not fair to have readers depending on functionality or shying away from products that have since improved their offerings. But here I go anyway.
Cheerfully gone is the direct integration with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa accessed by holding the button on the left ear cup – it has now been relegated to a long press of the button in the middle of the right ear cup grouping of buttons. The QC35 series shoved this in your face consistently and it always felt supremely weird for me to be talking to my headphones asking for it to change tracks or whatnot. That functionality has now been replaced with either a battery annunciation or a connection to Spotify. The Spotify link is interesting – with the app opened and music paused, a long press here will resume the music (just as the middle button on the right side does). Long pressing it again will have Spotify randomly bounce to one of your saved playlists. It’s neat, but I think I’ll use it just as much as I used the assistant functionality in the previous generation of headphones.
Out of the box I will note that I have heard a few stutters over Bluetooth. Nothing terrible and I’m sure the use of a wired connection (included) would solve it entirely. I had thought that it was related to the multipoint connection functionality offered but disabling it didn’t seem to have an effect.
Other small complaints – to use these headphones, you need to migrate from the Bose Connect app to the Bose Music app. It is somewhat frustrating to have to install a second app by the same brand to fully realize a new set of headphones that is incompatible with the older generation, meaning you now need two apps if you have an older pair of headphones (like workout earbuds).
Also, Bose has added a new string note when it turns on and off. The first time it is really cool and makes you feel like you got the value paid for these. After the second time it turns somewhat annoying. The previous generation was silent and would just start talking to you about connections when it turned on, this one seems to want to flaunt that it turned on prior to doing the connection announcement.
Bose has done their best to pack a ton of functionality into this headset. Given this review picks up well into the early adopter phase in its lifecycle I have no doubt that Bose will fix these few small teething issues. Seeing the improvements from the QC35 and knowing the firmware upgrades that come with the brand, I have no issue giving this headset five stars. The only complaints I have are so minor that I can learn to live with it.
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starRating: 5
title: Remarkable bass, comfortable, minor stutters
detailedReviews 22: content: I got one pair for me, one for my mom. While I decided to stick with my older pair of Skullcandy headphones, my mom fell in love with hers. She had similar headphones several years ago, but she felt like they were too uncomfortable and never used them. With these, she says they're very comfortable and don't bother her while she's wearing her glasses. She is really enjoying the noise-cancelling feature (especially on plane rides). So far, she has no complaints and only has good things to say. She also really likes the carrying case and the fact that it's a compact size that slips easily into her purse or carry-on. (I did take off one star for myself because I wasn't a fan of them and ended up returning them. I have an old pair of Skullcandy headphones from 2017 that still work and I didn't think these headphones were good enough to warrant an upgrade.)
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starRating: 4
title: Very comfortable, great noise cancelling
detailedReviews 23: content: I've had multiple brands of headphones over the years (Beats, Marshall). In terms of sound quality, Bose are the best. The only negative aspect is: when you have these around your neck while not in use, if you do not either switch off power or switch from aware mode to quiet mode... you get a lot of high pitch feedback. Not the end of the world, minor point.
Support issue: I wanted to add the insurance coverage after receiving the headphones. I had also purchased the QuietComfort earbuds and wanted to add coverage for both products. I was told you can only add coverage during the initial purchase at checkout. The solution was to return the products and repurchase including insurance. This is inconvenient, so I did not bother. A better solution would be to give the owner up to 60 days to add coverage, like Apple does. 30 days, 14 days, 7 days.... any grace period is better than nothing.
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starRating: 5
title: Best sound quality, minor feedback issue
detailedReviews 24: content: This is my first Bose headphones, but I’ve used plenty of headsets that boasted many features including multi device and noise cancelling. But I have to say that Bose has mastered the science of the noise cancelling headset, creating the QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones. This is one of the best headsets I have ever used, even for just blocking out background noise to find a little peace and quiet.
Pros
- Easy setup and use.
- Amazing noise cancellation.
- Perfect for on the go.
Cons
- Fit takes time to get used to.
- EQ settings are rather basic.
Out of the box, which includes a travel case, USB C, and audio cable with inline Mic, the initial setup is extremely simple. Literally, Bose has made it so you can use the QuiteComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear headphones without needing the app out of the box. But the app does enable added features that make the experience better when used together with the headset. I was able to pair the QuiteComfort right out of the box without any issue.
Within minutes I was on a call through my phone without any issues. All you must do is put the Bose QuiteComfort on, push and hold the power button past the on position until you hear the “pairing mode” cue, then select the Bose Headset from the list of available devices on your specific device. And Done. No downloads or annoying app setup is required. One of the best setup experiences I have ever had with a headset. I was able to easily pair the QuiteComfort with my work laptop, tablet, and even desktop computer without any additional downloads or issues. The multi-device connection allows for 2 devices to be connected at the same time, which is super convenient if you want to take a call while being connected into another device.
The buttons to control the headset are well placed on the headset but the multi-function button on the Right earcup will take a bit getting used to as there are multiple commands on one button: 1 press is Play or Pause or Answer or End a phone call, 2 presses is Skip Forward, 3 presses is Skip Backward, and a Press and Hold will decline a call. While the left button can be customized to open a selected app or perform a set task with a single press or act as a Mute button if pressed 2 times while on a call. Overall, the buttons feel responsive and easy to find while wearing the headset.
The build quality is great, high-quality plastic is used but it feels solid and doesn’t give or flex during use. Both ear cups can rotate and extend down to be adjusted to fit better on the head. A USB-C plug is available on the bottom of the Right earcup for power and a 3.5mm audio jack is available on the bottom of the Left earcup for use with an audio cable.
The sound is crisp and clean, no matter which device I connected to the sound came in clear. The call quality was amazing! I had multiple comments on how clear my voice was heard even with background noise going on, I lucked out and got these the same week my neighbor had their main sewer line replaced. I was able to confirm that both the mic and audio noise cancelling work quite well, even being just across the street the background noise never broke through the call to be louder than the voice or audio. That’s not to say they couldn’t hear the background noise, but my voice was still very clear and understandable. If you need a headset to use in a loud environment, that will keep your audio and voice clear, the Bose QuietComfort is a great choice.
The Noise cancellation had more settings than most, allowing for a sliding selection of sensitivity for the filtering of background noise. There are different modes that can be cycled through using the Left action button, by default there are 2 modes: Quiet and Aware. The “Aware” mode is helpful if you want to reduce the overall noise and look like you are listening to music but be fully aware of your surroundings. This brings me to my only initial complaint about the headset, which was that initially the headphones gave me a bit of a squeezed or suctioned feeling when I put them on. This is due to the passive noise cancelling of the earphone cushions, which create a tight seal with the head to keep out extra noise. This was something I had to get used to before I could enjoy the headphones to their fullest. If you have any sensitivity to your ears or inner ears, these headphones may take time for you to adjust.
The added EQ settings really do make a difference but are limited to just a few “adjustments” but should cover most user’s needs, though if you’re used to a ton of pre-settings, there are only 4: Bass Boost, Bas Reducer, Treble Boost, and Treble Reducer. It’s basic, but for my uses it works as I’ll adjust most of my audio on the source side.
Overall, I’d suggest the Bose QuietComfort headphones to anyone looking for a premium audio experience that needs noise canceling and multi-device connectivity. The Bose QuietComfort will reduce or cancel out a moderately noisy background like the office or public transportation while providing great sound and audio performance. The noise cancelling on the mic is quite amazing, keeping the voice quality clear even in extremely noisy environments. Though these are premium headphones, they are a perfect example of the saying, “You get what you pay for”. The Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones are a great product for anyone on the go who wants a great experience from their headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing noise cancellation, easy setup
detailedReviews 25: content: Bose has always been known to make high-quality products that sound great, so I was extremely excited to try out the new QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones. While I have been impressed with the build quality, nice sound, and high tech features, there are just a few things that keep these from being a “perfect” set of headphones.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones ship in a sleek box, and included along with the headphones are a hard-sided carrying case, a USB-C charging cable, a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable with an inline microphone, as well as warranty information. Inside the package is a QR code that will send you to the Bose Music app that is used to control the settings on the headphones. Downloading was simple, and my headphones were paired in a matter of seconds after I had finished charging them up.
The Bose Music app really comes in handy when using the QuietComfort headphones, as it allows for customization options that aren't accessible by any other means. I appreciated that you can easily switch from “Aware” mode, which pumps in the ambient sound around you, and “Quiet” mode, which is noise cancelling. You can also create a custom mode that blends the two, with a slider used to dial in how much noise cancelling you want (or none at all). Unfortunately, there is no option to just use the headphones in Bluetooth mode with neither Aware or Quiet turned off; one or the other (or a combo) must always be activated. I found that the sound while in Aware mode was actually not that intrusive when it came to amplifying the sounds happening in the outside world around me. Basically, it did not sound overly harsh or synthetic that I was being fed in the ambient noise by the headphones mic system.
Noise cancelling is also very good on these headphones, probably the best I’ve ever heard. While the QuietComfort headphones use fancy technology to achieve these results, it helps that the headset cancels out a fair amount of noise just by putting them over your ears. With the noise cancelling off, I noticed that I already had a hard time hearing the people around me; once the noise cancelling is turned on, it’s very much as if you’re in your own private world. I haven’t had a chance to use these on an airplane, but I’d imagine they would be excellent at negating some of the annoying noises found on most flights.
Now here’s where we get to my first problem with the Bose QuietComfort headphones. The seal around your ears that is responsible for that awesome reduction in ambient noise, is also something that I’ve found I can only tolerate for small amounts of time. The sense of pressure on my ears is so noticeable, that it reminds me of in-ear earbuds and why I have a very hard time wearing those types of headphones. I thought that maybe it was only when the Quiet mode was on, but this sensation was persistent throughout my testing, and occurred even when the headphones were turned off and being used with a cable.
The first day I had these, I wore them for about a total of 5 hours, and tried to ignore the feeling in my ears. Over the course of that night and the next day, I had a headache and my ears felt like I had been listening to music at full blast. I recognize that this is something that affects everyone differently, and that some people likely won’t notice this at all. However, I thought I should mention it, in case someone (like me) is very sensitive to headphones that create a strong seal on their ears.
The upside is that aside from that sensation (for me), these are some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. The headband is soft and padded, and the super squishy earpads are large and completely go around your ears. The inside of the cups is also deep enough that I never noticed my ears touching the drivers or the sides of the cup. Each side is adjustable using sliders that extend plenty far enough for my big head, with room to spare.
On to the sound. (For testing, I used an iPhone 13, a MacBook Pro, and an Xbox controller with a 3.5 mm headphone jack).
The sound profile of these headphones is very different when in Bluetooth, versus playing with the included cable. On a Bluetooth connection, the sound slightly emphasizes the bass, and the mids and treble sound defined, and thankfully the highs are also not too harsh. What is strange, is that if you push the volume past about 70 percent, the bass starts to artificially roll off as you approach 100 percent. I imagine that this is done to lessen the chances of blowing out the speakers (?), but what's interesting is that when played with the audio cable (no Bluetooth), you can push the volume to the max and easily tell that these headphones can handle it, no problem. While I don't listen to things at full blast all the time, I like knowing that I can raise the volume, and every facet of the sound will follow along. The artificial bass cutoff with Bluetooth turned on is so noticeable, and I honestly have no idea why they implemented it. Additionally, the QuietComfort headphones get LOUD in Bluetooth mode, but once again, with the dimmed-down bass at the top of the volume range, I saw no reason to push it to 100 percent.
Audio quality with the included cable is like a totally different headphone. When playing music with the cable, the QuietComforts sound incredibly neutral, with bass that borders on anemic at times. Thankfully, the actual tone of the sound range is great, with tons of detail in the mids and highs, with genres like rock, country, and classical sounding pretty amazing with the power off. I do wish that the bass was more pronounced, but it can show itself in some more bass-heavy tracks found in hip-hop and electronic music. Overall, the audio cable sound was impressive, even if I wish there was just a touch more bass.
As for the cable, this is definitely a weak point of the Bose QuietComfort headphones. While it has a mic (that works fine for phone calls), it is incredibly thin and flimsy feeling. Additionally, I didn’t measure it but it barely made the length from my headphones to my side pants pocket where my phone was. It also does not have any inline controls, so you cannot change the volume, answer calls, press play/skip, etc. This feels like the absolute bare minimum Bose could have included with these headphones, and almost urges you to use them in Bluetooth mode.
Other things I didn't cover:
-There are buttons on the headphones, for volume and controlling tracks/answering phone calls. These can’t be used when running the headphones via the cable (I tried).
-There is another button used to switch between modes, or tell you the battery life (via a voice in the headset).
-Battery life is rated at about 24 hours per charge, and I believe it. I haven’t timed exactly how long I’ve been using these in Bluetooth, but the charge lasts a very long time.
-Cable charging is done with USB-C, so that is a plus! Although the included cable is so short I’m not sure how useful it is.
-The Bose Music app lets you adjust the EQ of the headphones, which is nice, though I’m not much on using EQs on my phone to begin with.
-Build quality is great, these headphones feel sturdy enough to hold up for the long haul, and all of the materials used feel great in the hand.
Overall, I believe that Bose has created a great set of noise-cancelling headphones, with only a few downsides. I do think Bose could make improvements when it comes to being able to use Bluetooth without Quiet or Aware mode; no artificial bass cutoff in Bluetooth mode; and a better audio cable. If you’re looking for exceptional noise cancelling with good sound quality, and don’t mind the few issues I noted, the Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones should definitely be on the top of your list!
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starRating: 4
title: Exceptional noise cancelling, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 26: content: I bought these headphones to replace a pair of QuietComfort 35s I'd had for many years and was extremely happy with. When they finally reached end of life it seemed a no-brainer to get Bose QCs again.
The headphones I received had a fault with the microphone (muffled and dropping out, and was worse when I had a second device connected via bluetooth).
Bose support was responsive and I was able to return these and get a replacement pair quickly. The microphone on the new pair is working better.
Overall, the headphones aren't bad but not as good as my old QC35s. The sound quality is generally very good. However, I've noticed that when noise cancelling is in quiet mode, it actually picks up and amplifies any sharp sounds such as metallic noises (cutlery rattling etc.). It's quite jarring and not what I expect from headphones of this quality.
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starRating: 3
title: Good sound, ANC amplifies sharp sounds
detailedReviews 27: content: I was pleasantly surprised by the Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling headphones. Maybe not for the reasons you think, but let’s talk about that. I work from home and spend a majority of my working hours on calls or in meetings. I wear over the ear headphones most of the day to facilitate those calls. What’s important is that when I’m off the call, I also listen to music to do actual work. This is where Bose comes in with their offerings of this noise cancelling over the ear headphones.
These headphones are folding headphones which fit very compactly in it’s rigid carrying case. The soft leather and plushy makeup of the headphone cushions help seal around your ears while also being breathable to the skin for longer wear sessions. The clamp pressure on my head I find is reasonable and keeps them from moving around with normal use. The same material and plush is also on the head rest and go mostly unnoticed, although I currently have a lot of hair helping it out, still very comfortable.
I’m surprised at how much I actually missed having buttons that are easily identifiable and placed intuitively so you can quickly find and do the thing you want to do. On the right earcup is where you’ll find most of the action. Volume up, volume down, and a center button that does the play, pause, back, skip functions with single, double, and triple presses. You can push and hold to get your phones voice assistant as well. There’s a power switch on the outside of the cup which also acts as a pairing switch. On the left is your noise canceling toggle and a long press will give you battery life via a voice feedback. All of these are very easy to find as your finger naturally falls into the ridge that runs from front to back where the headband connects to the ear cuffs. It’s also comforting not to be overwhelmed with similar feel buttons that you have to memorize or through trial and error, hit the ones a few times before you find the right one.
The sound is fantastic. I like to preface that I’m not an audiophile but do enjoy music while I’m working, exercising, or doing house work. I prefer headphones that favor a heavier bass sound while still coming in crisp at higher volumes. I was not disappointed in the volume or quality of sound. At higher volumes the sound stage comes across loud and clear, you get the deep rumble of the bass while other instrumentals are balanced behind it. It helps me to find my sound preference by having an EQ on the Bose Music app. While you’re not spoiled for choice, there are a few presets you can select to increase or decrease Bass and Treble. The only downside is you’re only given 3 sliders to adjust the sound. This is probably good for most but I’d at least like to have the option to do more fine tuning.
Noise Canceling works well. I’ve compared them to a few other noise canceling devices and it seems to be on-par with those. Over the ear headphones, because of things like glasses, hair, head shape and size, can be very subjective because those things affect the amount of ambient sound that make it to the ear. The soft plushy ear cushions help but they’re not perfect and that’s ok. The headphones work great to drown out the cat’s water fountain, the hum of the refrigerator, and other noises your home makes without you knowing it to provide nearly perfect silence. You do get some of the pressure that is felt from noise canceling, I did notice that it seemed a bit more prominent in that department but not uncomfortable. What it does well is the aware setting which allows sound around you to feel more natural and not muffled as if you’re wearing headphones. The ear cuffs each have two grill cutouts which I would assume house the microphones that make all of this possible and blend in nicely with the headphone design.
The Bose Music app aside from an EQ also allows control of all kinds of other features. You can use the app to change from quiet to aware modes. Also, because these support multi-point connection, you can toggle between your paired devices manually (they do this automatically, depending on which device is playing music). You can also toggle the shortcut button to use functions of Spotify instead of switching noise canceling modes. Then there’s other settings which allow you to control auto-power off timer, firmware update, toggling voice prompts, how much of your self you can hear in a call, as well as other options and support.
As for build quality, there’s a lot of plastic on these which is necessary to provide lightweight comfort, but there’s metal where it counts. The headband appears to be reinforced with metal and the main hinges for folding the headphones are metal as well. The plastic doesn’t feel cheap or flimsy and I would imagine it would live up to some abuse.
My final thoughts: The included case is small enough to easily throw into a carry on bag or backpack. It has an inside pocket for storing cables and the inner lining is soft. The included headphone cable matches the color of the headphones which is a nice touch. I did find that I couldn’t charge and play music at the same time which seems like an easy enough thing to do but a lot of headphones, for what I can only assume is technical reasons, don’t do this. These headphones look great, sound great, offer good noise canceling, intuitive controls. Easy to recommend.
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic sound, comfortable for long wear
detailedReviews 28: content: These Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones are a great choice for anyone looking for comfortable, noise-canceling headphones. They really do live up to the name QuietComfort as I find the noise-canceling feature to work well and the over-the-ear cups to be very soft and supple. I use headphones regularly for work and leisure so comfort and quality are both a must.
I downloaded the Bose Music app in the Play Store and I appreciate being able to adjust the EQ of my audio on the QuietComfort headphones. I was able to tweak the bass, mid range, and treble to bring out the best in the music I listen to. The app allows you to adjust the level of noise cancellation and create different scenario modes that the single button on the left headphone will rotate through. Personally, I just like having Quiet and Aware mode to toggle between to quickly be able to shut out external noise or be aware of my surroundings. I can definitely hear a difference when I switch between Aware and Quiet modes. Quiet mode really gets rid of sounds like air conditioning or the dishwasher. It’s so nice to be able to shut off or greatly diminish all those sounds in my small home and just focus on the audio. I’m excited to take these with me on plane rides in the near future.
Comfort is a must, especially as a glasses wearer, and I will say these headphones are so soft and the pressure is just right. My ears fit very well in them and unlike other over-the-ear headphones, my ears don’t touch any hard pieces inside the ear cups. I also appreciate the very clear L and R markings in the ear cups so I can easily put them on the right way. The left headphone has a singular button which toggles between the modes that can be configured in the app. The right headphone has a power switch that also activates Bluetooth connectivity, the charging port, and a set of 3 buttons which control volume and playback. I chose the headphones in “white smoke” which looks like a warm gray, a very modern color choice.
Connecting via Bluetooth was simple and fast. I was able to connect the QuietComfort headphones to my Google phone with no issues. This set of Bose headphones comes with a hard case, auxiliary cable, and charging cable. I love the flexibility of going between a wireless and corded connection because I’m able to plug into an audio interface and listen while I record audio files.
Bose proves to be a great brand that delivers high quality products. Overall, I really like the fit and audio quality of these Bose QuietComfort headphones. The battery lasts over 20 hours which has been wonderful because I’ve only had to charge them once so far since receiving them. They are super comfortable and sound great. I can definitely recommend this pair of over-the-ear headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Soft, supple earcups, great noise cancelling
detailedReviews 29: content: This is my 4th pair of bose headphones and the second pair and these brand new pair lost sound whilst using them ? The pair previous to these melted whilst charging using my bose cable .
I've been a true patriot of bose for all my life and now age 52 think its a sign to purchase a different brand .
I'm utterly disappointed, great sound quality when they work but if you are spending this sort of money you would expect them to work properly.
Coincidentally this new pair are 1 day old and eere a replacement for the ones I sent back with the same fault of losing sound intermittently.
Bose please get in touch ,it would be interesting to see what you can do with my melted over ear headphones ? I checked online forums and apparently it's very common which disturbs me as its definitely a health and safety issue . What would have happened if I left them on charge and went out !!! Possibly I could have come home to no house ???
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starRating: 1
title: Disappointing product quality, melting issue
detailedReviews 30: content: The fact that Bose is still selling 2021's QC45 at $329 on their website is a testament to the staying power of their products. The QuietComfort series has been good for a very long time, and up until Sony released the WH1000MX3 headphones, Bose was the leader in over-ear noise-canceling headphones. I'm a long time fan of the QuietComfort series from Bose but also a daily user for the last several years of Sony's Mark3 and Mark4 headphones...so, that is to some degree a point of comparison. There are a lot of things that Bose got right with this next generation of QC headphones.
I've become more impressed over the last few years when companies provide good unboxing experiences in sustainable packaging (or at least, far more sustainable than it once was). As a person who keeps the original packaging for many of my tech products, I appreciate durable packaging that isn't too flashy or overproduced. It's just right.
Bose also still provides a hard clamshell case for transporting your headphones. They fold up to about as small as they can to remain flat. Also in the case is an auxiliary cable with inline microphone and a USB-C charging cable; both cables are on the shorter side but they definitely do the trick. It's also worth mentioning that the aux cable can be used without using any power--so a dead battery doesn't have to stop the music.
The design of these new QCs are what I would consider 'classic' Bose, the sort of Ford F-150 of headphone designs. It's a good design that continues to look great despite not changing substantially over previous generations. There are no touch controls, which is wonderful. Physical buttons on the right cup control volume and track/call actions, and a separate physical switch powers the headphones and enables pairing. On the left cup is a single button that can be used to enable noise canceling, as well as provide battery levels OR trigger a Spotify shortcut. It would have been nice if that button could be used to alternatively trigger a digital assistant.
They are very comfortable, as QCs have been for generations. They are about 20 grams lighter than my Sony WH1000XM4 headphones, which isn't particularly noticeable. The clamping pressure at my jaw line is a little more than I like, but it's not so much that it's an issue. Most notably, the ear cups have slightly more room than my XM4s, so my ears don't come into contact with the mesh backing. The foam cups feel great and are easily removed (so presumably replaceable). The only minor discomfort comes by way of material that doesn't breath particularly well, so sometimes my ears get a little sweaty.
The sound on the QCs is excellent, but not excellent for every type of music. Bose has been strong for middle frequencies for a long time, and that is the case here as well. You're not going to get a booming bass experience, but there's enough bass to satisfy. Middle and higher range vocals shine brightly; audio is crisp provided the volume isn't at maximum. Classic rock sounds great, as would most modern pop music, but bass heavy tracks lack a little bit of depth (it's in this department that the XM4 continues to be a great alternative).
Noise canceling is stellar. I remember when noise canceling first came to the QC product line, it was so good it made me motion sick. I've since adjusted as ANC has become pretty ubiquitous in consumer high-end headphones, but the new QCs are just as good as any other noise canceling I've experienced.
There have been some updates to the Bose companion app since I last used it, and I'm liking what is available there. Custom levels of ANC can be configured based on your preference, as well as custom EQ settings. The headphones also support multi-point connection, allowing for handoff between devices somewhat seamlessly.
These headphones retail at $349, which is about as much as the latest-generation QC headphones have always been. Despite the fact that everything seems to be getting more expensive, these QCs are right in line with previous generations. If you don't already have a pair of consumer-level high end headphones, these are most certainly worth the investment and will probably last easily for several years. Even after the battery doesn't hold a charge (and, it's worth pointing out, I don't know how many hours the battery is rated for), they can still be used wired.
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starRating: 5
title: Stellar noise canceling, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 31: content: I have a traumatic brain injury and suffer migraines from overstimulation of sound. I have not found a better pair of noise canceling headphones to help me throughout the days. I use them everywhere. I can go including travel. Noise can be extremely overwhelming and create headaches that last for hours, and these headphones can bat that from travel through the airport and on the airplane. I can go to my destination in peace and enjoy my vacation.
In addition, I take them to concerts. I can enjoy the concert and not have to be in bed for four days after. I highly recommend the beats headphones for anybody. Overstimulation from sound is a real thing for anybody and overstimulation can cause feelings of anxiety and panic. Drowned out the noises of the world and have some peace with these beats headphones!
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starRating: 5
title: Best noise canceling for sound sensitivity
detailedReviews 32: content: The headphones sound really good, but I don't think they sound any better than other name brand high quality headphones. An app is needed to adjust the bass/graphic equalizer, but there are two apps from Bose that come up and one doesn't work for these headphones. Pretty sure that's why the previous owner returned these headphones to Best Buy. Got it all sorted after a bit of fiddling and wound up turning the bass response WAY down. I like the noise cancelling/aware button, so I can hear or not hear my surroundings as I choose. Looking forward to flying with these. Not so much worry about a screaming baby or other noisemakers. Battery life is very good so far. I like how much more detail comes through on my favorite music. Got a good deal on these because they were a return. Full price would have been far to pricey for me.
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starRating: 4
title: Good noise cancelling, app issues
detailedReviews 33: content: For years, I travelled quite a bit on long flights. Being a very light sleeper, I always had trouble trying to get some zzz's. Noticing other passengers using Bose headphones, I took a leap of faith and bought a pair a year ago. WOW ! Absolute game changer for me! I now can't wait to hit cruise level and activate my Bose. Sound asleep in minutes and for long stretches as they are Sooo light and comfy. The best part is, once I'm awake and put some tunes on, the sound quality (especially the Bass notes) is phenomenal. Being a musician, this is of utmost importance to me. I was so impressed that this past Christmas I bought TWO more to give as gifts to my Music ( and sleep loving) adult daughters! Ingenious folding compact design goes anywhere along with Great quality and features makes it worth every penny. No brainer purchase! Thank you Bose...
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starRating: 5
title: Game changer for sleep and music
detailedReviews 34: content: I bought these headphones for air travel as an alternative to earbuds. The noise cancelling isn't perfect but it is more than sufficient to enjoy movies or music for hours, and the aware mode is fair but not amazing.
Battery life is adequate at ~20 hours. It charges quickly enough that I've never had a problem.
Comfort level is high. I'm a big fan of mesh ear cups for breathability so I was a bit leery at first, but I'm good with the QuietComfort headphones for hours at a time. Also, I have a large head and they fit well without pinching.
My biggest complaint about these headphones is that they don't support simultaneous wired and Bluetooth connections so it does not work for console gaming while running voice chat though my phone.
Overall excellent product, 8.5/10
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starRating: 5
title: Good ANC, comfort, no wired Bluetooth
detailedReviews 35: content: Honestly I have nothing bad to say about these headphones. I’ve been a hardcore Apple AirPod user for years, but I was getting so tired of popping them in only to find one AirPod charged and the other didn’t. So I decided to look for some over the ear headphones, and decided these were the ones for me based on the reviews. The noise cancellation is top tier, for me at least. They only get used in the gym. They sit comfortably, they’re not too heavy, the sound quality is exactly what I’d expect from Bose. The brand itself has been a powerhouse for years, and there’s a reason they’re still so popular today. Some say the sound bleeds out if you have volume up high enough, which isn’t something that bothers me because I use them at the gym and if you’re close enough to me to hear music, that’s your fault. Overall these are great and I would buy them again if I had to.
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starRating: 5
title: Top tier noise cancellation, comfortable
detailedReviews 36: content: I bought these on sale for $200 and I ended up returning them. The noise cancellation was very minimal, even when putting it on the highest level in the app. Additionally, every once in a while the audio would randomly stutter, even if my phone was right in my pocket. For a $200 pair of headphones, or $349 full price, this problem should NOT exist, and the noise cancellation should be much better.
It’s real disappointing not only because of its price point, but also since its other qualities are good. Connecting to devices is super easy. The lilac color is cute. I never had to charge it a second time after receiving them and the audio quality was good too.
However, the aforementioned negatives overshadow the positives in my eyes, especially for the price.
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starRating: 3
title: Minimal noise cancellation, audio stutters
detailedReviews 37: content: I have had these for about two weeks now. This is my first set of real headphones. My first reaction was they feel very light. Once in my hand they felt very flimsy and I felt like I might break them easily. The set up instructions were easy and the app helped me dial in the sound I was looking for. The sound itself is decent but I’m only basing this off of cheap headphones. The noise cancellation works great indoors - just ask my wife! I have used them at the beach this week and they worked very good with canceling out the wind noise. I have had some random crackling noises while watching YouTube videos but I will keep an eye out for that in the future. Overall I am satisfied for the price I paid. I think there is some room for improvement but overall im satisfied.
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starRating: 4
title: Great noise cancelling, decent sound
detailedReviews 38: content: I'm really pleased with the Quiet Comfort (QC) Headphones and quite partial to the green style.
Earlier I had the Bose 700s which also had amazing sound and comfort, however I found the touch controls irritating as I would accidentally make changes, such as to volume or lose my audio when in a meeting.
The QC's use buttons which suits me much better as any change I make is intentional.
Many headphone reviews understandably and importantly speak of the sound quality and comfort. One criteria I found to difficult to assess in reviews before buying was the microphone quality. I have been using a quality and professional external boom mounted microphone for years and the pleasant surprise for me was that the microphones in these QCs are on a par or easily better quality. Also it is not a boom mic so how Bose achieve that is really clever. Apart from better audio from this mic, my voice quality is constant as you can move around or even away from the desk when using Bluetooth, although that would apply to any headset mounted mic.
The sound quality and noise suppression is really impressive for me. For long Zoom sessions I have found the cushioning and comfort for the ears and top of head is much better than other headphones I have used. I can survive an eight plus hour day wearing them not feel fatigued or with a headache.
As long as you treat them carefully and follow instructions, Myer and Bose are generous with their return policy, so if they are not quite right, which I found very reassuring.
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent microphone quality, comfortable for long Zoom
detailedReviews 39: content: I bought these primarily for the multipoint Bluetooth capability. Sadly, when that feature is turned on the headphones cut out frequently and have static.
My previous headphones were Beats Studio3 which are heavy and clunky but the sound and controls were awesome. I don’t think the Bose sound as good and the controls are not as easy to use. The advantage the Bose headphones have is that they are significantly lighter and more comfortable for longer use. Also, the action button is a joke. I can’t believe I can’t link any other options besides Spotify.
Had I know the Bluetooth multipoint would function so poorly, I would not have purchased. I wish I could return them but I did not keep the original packaging.
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starRating: 3
title: Poor multipoint Bluetooth, controls not easy
detailedReviews 40: content: I bought these as a birthday treat and what a great decision! I’ve had other brands, Over and In Ear, all with Noise Cancelling. They were nice, but I didn’t realise how much better it could be until these.
Was walking down the street and saw 3 different police vehicles with the blue lights on and wondered why they didn’t have the sirens on as well. Then I took them off and heard the blaring sirens. That’s the best as I could give for these.
The sound is crisp and with excellent bass, with the possibility of adjusting it to your taste.
I have now developed a slight Main Character Syndrome because I keep walking like I have my own soundtrack.
Could be better at picking up my voice when on a call but nothing to be mad about.
Raved about my headphones so much that a friend even got a pair for himself.
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starRating: 5
title: Incredible noise cancelling, crisp sound
detailedReviews 41: content: These headphones are easily the best, highest quality ones I have ever owned. Most of my life I've been an earbud person, and these are obviously way better than those. The material is high quality and soft - they feel great on the ears and have solid battery life. The bluetooth connection has lasted as far away as about 15-20 yards and connects quickly and easily.
Particularly, when compared to other bluetooth headphones I've owned, these are incredibly user-friendly. I regularly switch between about 5 different devices, and with other bluetooth ones it was always a pain to go from one device to another, having to either turn bluetooth off of another device or manually disconnect. The integrated Bose app solves that problem easily. First off, these headphones allow me to be connected to two devices at once, with one a "primary" and one a secondary. The app also lets me turn on and off my connections, making jumping from one device to another a real ease.
Finally, the sound-canceling feature of these is incredible. Particularly with ambient noise like plane noise or air conditioner noise, it completely cuts it out as soon as they are put on. It also does a great job at cutting off conversation - in the same room with other people, I have no idea they are talking to me with these on. But, the app (and physical button on the headphones) solves this problem with the "Aware" mode - allowing you to be more cognizant of your surroundings if the situation calls for it.
Overall, I'm a huge fan of these headphones. They are comfortable and high-quality, and I hope they last me for many years.
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starRating: 5
title: Best quality, user-friendly device switching
detailedReviews 42: content: This is Bose's newest iteration of their active noise cancelling headphones. Moving away from the naming scheme of QCnn, these are now just called QuietComfort, so it can be a little confusing when searching for these headphones. Overall, initial impressions are great. If coming into this without any prior knowledge of previous models, these win in several categories ranging from its active noise cancellation to the overall comfort and sound of the unit.
As with their previous models, these are one of the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn. The padding is soft, but not too soft that it will feel loose when wearing them. The headphones are light enough that you will not feel any fatigue from long hours of wearing them. Functionality of this headphone is simple, yet not lacking. While it does not have touch gestures like the ones from Sony, you have the buttons to control volume and play/pause. Double click to go to next, and triple to go to previous. Answer and decline phone calls with the same button using single tap or long hold. The active button allows you to disable the noise cancelling and hear outside noise in addition to activate voice assistant. This can be a little overwhelming and you will definitely forget some of the controls if you don't use these features often, but they do allow for a phone free experience. If you are coming in from previous models, then this will feel right at home. In terms of active noise cancellation, it is one of the best in class. This will essentially block all noise regarding conversation/background noise. What is most impressive is how it can make the power tools I have running at 90+ decibels sound whisper quiet. All of this was observed without music, once you add in even a little music you become completely separated from the outside world. In terms of sound, it is acceptable. Out of the box, it is a little bass heavy but not overwhelming. The trebles still come through as needed, but not as clear if listening to stuff like classical piano music. This can be compensated through their equalizer app, so not all is lost. Bluetooth connection is also seamless. You can simultaneously connect to multiple devices, and the headphones will also switch between which ever device is playing music.
To conclude, these are still one of the best active noise cancelling headphones on the market. While not a significant upgrade from its previous models, it is still a great recommendation if coming in fresh. You will be hard pressed to find disappointment from these headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Best ANC, acceptable sound quality
detailedReviews 43: content: these are my first pair of over ear headphones, and i’m obsessed with them. they sound great, especially after playing with the EQ and turning up the bass. they’re incredibly comfortable, had them on for 4 hours yesterday and never needed a break. super light weight and soft padding. i will say i noticed a creaking sound on the right side but realized it was just the padding rubbing against my glasses when i turned my head, not the headphones themselves, so if you wear glasses just be aware of that! as far as the noise cancelling, you can definitely still hear loud sounds like tv or people talking but it is significantly quieter. if you’ve got loud music on you probably won’t notice but with audiobooks you can definitely still hear things. overall i really love these headphones, i did get them on sale and think they’re worth the price i paid, maybe not full price.
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starRating: 5
title: Great sound, comfortable, noise cancelling okay
detailedReviews 44: content: This is my second set. First set was dirty and stained quickly from work and used to randomly stop having audio from my samsung phone. Bought a new set thinking maybe due to my work environment that they needed replaced. Nope. I love the sound, they are comfortable and easy to use but the sound disappears every so often and it takes a while to reconnect and play. It'll say connected but no sound. No issues feom my iphone. Now today 17 months later they just wuicy on me. They were fully charged but just stopped. Wont turn on and when i tey to chsrge the light just flashes. I've tried everything. I had such high hopes for Bose products and didnt purchase the extended plan, again because i trusted rhe Bose name, but sadly disappointed. Over $500 in Bose headphones just to throw in the trash.
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starRating: 3
title: Intermittent sound loss, stopped working
detailedReviews 45: content: This version is so much better than the Ultra version. It's more comfortable for longer wear times and the buttons are more intuitive so you don't have to look at it. Also love being able to switch through previously connected devices on the app. Just wish there was a way to switch devices through the headset buttons as well.
I also love the feature of being able to mute/unmute the mic on headset while in zoom/team's call. (Note: to use this feature you must be in a call and you must have voice prompts on so you can hear it switch from unmuted to mute. To use the feature just double press the button on the left ear cuff. Don't double press it too fast or super slow otherwise it might not register it correctly. You should hear a voice prompt. Again this only works while in a call.
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starRating: 5
title: More comfortable than Ultra, intuitive buttons
detailedReviews 46: content: I love these headphones. They're super comfortable that mold around your ears while giving good breathability. I bought these since I work from home in a noisy apt complex and also wanted a good headset with ANC to use for single player games and these are PERFECT for both. I actually used the Razer Barracuda Pros for gaming prior to these based on Rtings review, which gives terrible advice that the Barracuda Pros are worth buying (they're not). The Barracuda Pros butchered sound quality while using the ANC and playing on Ps5, which made them totally unusable (this is a known issue that Rtings has ignored- yet ANOTHER issue they ignore which they do for many products). These headphones are designed specifically to be used with the ANC on and BOSE knows what they're doing with this tech. "Gaming" headphones arent necessarily the best for gaming. If you primarily play single player games and dont need a good microphone and dont mind a cable attached to the controller, these are PERFECT for that scenario. The headphones conveniently tell you the exact amount of battery life which is a huge plus. The sound is great though I imagine headsets at the same price without ANC will sound better as the ANC jacks up the price. These likely have a sound quality around a $150 set, which couple with the amazing ANC is good enough. My only concern is how long the battery will last as I hope I get many years out of these.
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect for gaming, great ANC
detailedReviews 47: content: Bose, in my opinion, is one of the most trusted brands in the world. Whenever you buy a Bose product you know you’re getting a quality piece of equipment. Everything I’ve owned for the past 20+ years from them has held up well and always performed as it should. Whenever I travel, I always use their noise cancelling headphones because it is the best at drowning out Airplane cabin noise while still delivering great quality sound. These new QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling will be the 3rd set I’ve owned from Bose and they performed exactly as I expected them to.
Initial unboxing of the headphones was simple with minimalistic packaging. I always appreciate the nice leather cases they include with their headsets. The headphones come with a very short charging cable that could stand to be a bit longer. Initial charging had the headphones dangling from the wall. Once charged, the initial setup with the Bose Music app took less than 30 seconds. The app itself can control many functions of the headset including a Quiet (Noise cancelling) or Aware mode, which allows you to hear others around you. You also can create your own modes and the level of noise cancelling for that created mode. There’s also an EQ mode that allows the bass, mid and treble to be adjusted. The app will allow you to adjust volume and shows the battery life of the headphones. The Source allows you to change your Bluetooth connections with the headset. And the Shortcut button can add functionality to the left side button for battery level or spotify shortcuts. Hopefully they will add more options for that in the future. The app also allows you to software update as well as adjust Auto Power Off options. Overall, I’m very impressed with the robust functionality of the app.
The bread and butter of these headphones is the Noise Cancelling ability and quality of the sound. I don’t believe there is a better set of travel headphones on the market. These headphones deliver crisp beautiful sound whether it’s action movies or any type of music you throw at it. The noise cancellation works to perfection without being too overpowering. Not to mention they’re comfortable, you can wear these headphones for hours and not feel like your ears hurt, which is very rare for me. The battery life so far in testing has been great and has lasted long enough for any task I’ve thrown at it. I’ve enjoyed having the exterior buttons to change songs and switching between Active and Quiet mode on the fly.
In conclusion I can’t recommend these headphones enough. The QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are the best headphones on the market, period. They produce quality sound, amazing noise cancelling technology with a solid rechargeable battery life, app connectivity and they’re very comfortable! What more could you ask for in a headset?! Buy them, you won’t be disappointed.
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starRating: 5
title: Best travel headphones, amazing noise cancelling
detailedReviews 48: content: So far, i have really be enjoying these headphones! I have been using these headphones for basically 2 weeks. I have not been using them nonstop, all day long, but moreso like 30-45ish minutes a day while i am exercising or just sitting around listening to music. Keep in mind, i have only charged these once, and was when i first pulled them out of the box. With that said, my battery is sitting around 70ish percent! To me, thats amazing! I listen to a pretty wide variety of music, so having something that sounds good regardless of my mood is a huge plus, and these reach my expectations each and every way! If im listening to rap/r&b, etc., i want to hear/feel that bass in my core, and these headhones have done just that! The sound quality is great, the bass is great, they are all around great! Now, i will say, i deducted a star because i am not able to download the app for these headphones, due to it being apple exclusive. So, i was pretty bummed by that, i cant mess with the sound, etc. BUT one less app hogging up my memory! The noise cancelation is amazing, and you have the option to turn it on/off! Which comes in handy when you are out and about and need to be a bit more aware of your surroundings. You do have volume buttons on the right ear, making it easy to turn your volume up and down. Also, between the volume up/down buttons, you have a button that will pause your music, or you can skip a song by double pressing (this has been tested on amazon music, so this feature may vary). I love that they are so lightweight and i love that they come with a little carrying case, though i have not used mine much yet! But, i comes in handy when needed and seems pretty protective! Lastly, the ease of connecting these is amazing! We went from connecting it to my andriod to connecting it to my daughters iphone in a matter of seconds, it was insanely easy and quick! All in all, i have really no serious complaints, im loving these bose quitecomfort headphones!!
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing battery, great sound, easy connecting
detailedReviews 49: content: We all get there from time to time. When I need to focus my attention on work and all I can focus on is all the other noises around me. Anything from other people's conversations to my neighbor mowing the lawn. Noise cancelling technology has been helpful with situations like this, but... being someone that has sensitive hearing I tend to hear the white noise that comes out of the sound system to the point I am distracted by the sound.
With the Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling headset, I can barely hear a faint white noise sound in the headset only between songs. Somehow they figured out the balance between the white noise and the build of the headset its self without giving up on overall comfort. They are adjustable on the sides of the band and foldable to fit into the carrying case.
Noise cancelling option can be toggled off when you want to be more aware of your surroundings or make it a little more natural if you take calls through the headset. I like the simplicity of the design of the simple switch to turn the headset on to connect through Bluetooth along with buttons for +/- volume, track seek, and toggle quiet/aware options. These are able to sync with the Bose Music app which gives you additional options for managing Bluetooth Connections, equalizer (adjust bass, mid, and treble), settings for hearing your own voice during calls, volume and toggling Quiet/Aware modes.
Sound quality is great, crisp and pure. It's just amazing how these block out environment noises.
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starRating: 5
title: Great sound, minimal white noise
detailedReviews 50: content: The Good: These sound pretty decent for the most part. They're comfortable, not fatiguing. Beautiful color (chilled lilac). The Bose app seems pretty good. Controls are intuitive. Carrying case is nice. The Bad: The sound isn't worth the price - you can spend $150 less and get the same performance. I did get some crackling and static when the treble was pushed as well. The big issue (and the reason I'm returning them) is sound leakage. It's REALLY bad. Everyone around you can hear what you're listening to if your volume is anywhere above 25%. It's like playing music directly from your phone speaker, even when the set is worn and fitting properly. Not great for offices, waiting room, planes, etc... Anywhere that isn't relatively noisy, people will hear what you're listening to pretty clearly.
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starRating: 3
title: Bad sound leakage, uncomfortable fit
detailedReviews 51: content: The QuietComfort line has yet to let me down: comfortable ear cups that are oval and therefore ear shaped, not round; good noise cancellation, easy to pair, grips my head just the right amount, and you can pair with two devices at the same time (I think this is called multi-point or some other jargony name like that). The only sliiiight disappointments are with the case:
- the pocket on the inside does a poor job of securing the analog wire and the USB-C charging cable; it usually falls out onto the headphones inside the case.
- the case for the headphones does not match the color
On the positive side, the case is a nice leatherette and therefore feels a bit more premium than previous versions of this case.
Would recommend for your next pair of ANC headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Comfortable, good noise cancellation, case issues
detailedReviews 52: content: I've been listening to music, podcasts, and watching movies with these Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over The Ear Headphones for the past week and I am smitten with them. They have become my go to / primary dedicated headphones for listening. They are very comfortable for extended listening sessions. I've fallen asleep with them on, I am a side sleeper and they don't bother my ears. I don't fall asleep with headphones on often lol, but the couple times I have.. they did not bother my ears or sleep. Once I woke up with them on the floor, so I guess I knocked them off my head and they did not take any damage. Build quality is excellent, I wouldn't snooze with them everyday or just toss them in a bag without the case though. The headband is quite strong and sturdy. I gave it the old twist / flex test and it doesn't creak at all or feel like it will break. The headband is actually a little flexible. I own quite a few sets of headphones and earbuds ( I won't mention brand names) But These Bose Quiet Comfort are quite possibly the best sounding headsets I've ever owned. My music library touches just about every genre, and it all sounds amazing with these headphones. I like to use the bass booster setting in the Bose app because I like to feel the bass a little, but I leave mids and treble at 0 and every note is loud and crispy clear. The bass does not completely overpower everything else but you can still feel the bass thumping on your temple a little.I think Bose has re-established themselves as the best in sound quality with these. I smile every time I hear a little note or sound I missed / didn't notice before with other headphones before. You definitely will not be disappointed with them. Battery life is excellent but they do take a lil while to charge. So I would recommend topping them off when they get between 20-40% if you plan on being away from a plug for a while. The right ear cup has volume controls, charging port and the power slider. The left ear cup has an AUX port and a button to toggle between "quiet and aware" modes.
Would I recommend these headphones? For sure!
I love them and would gladly buy another pair if I need to replace them.
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starRating: 5
title: Best sounding headphones, excellent battery life
detailedReviews 53: content: Bought these for myself, and made the mistake of sharing them with my partner. After one use he dumped his inferior headphones in the bin and ‘adopted’ mine, so I had to buy another pair. Very comfortable, and can be used for hours without making your ears hot. Exceptional sound. Very easy to use, (turn on/off, answer calls, pause TV programs etc), especially once you understand how to gently press the buttons and wait a second for them to connect. I asked my partner if he wanted to add comments to this review. He couldn’t hear me. Not because of his selective hearing, but because the noise cancelling is so good on these things!! So to all the people out there who want a legit excuse to not hear their partners - do yourself a favour and buy a pair of these noise cancelling headphones!!
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starRating: 5
title: Exceptional sound, great noise cancelling
detailedReviews 54: content: I bought refurbished ones but the audio constantly glitched (even after resetting them) so I decided to buy these on sale. They’re nice but my head is small so they fit a little big but that’s not anyone’s fault, and are a bit heavy. The noise cancelling is great!! My main issue is the audio- if the headphones connect to more than one device it will glitch. Mine connect automatically to my iPad and iPhone so the glitching is a problem until I disconnect from the one I’m not using. I wish for the price that this wouldnt happen but im not sure how much they really control the Bluetooth connection. That said they are nice to use casually for noise cancelling - like for studying. I definite wouldn’t be able to work out in them. Green color is pretty!
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starRating: 4
title: Glitching with multiple devices, good ANC
detailedReviews 55: content: I'll start this by saying that I have a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort 35ii which I absolutely love. I bought a pair of these because I loved the 35s so much, I wanted a spare set around the house. Unfortunately, Bose has really dropped the ball on these.
- You cannot turn noise cancelation off. I've reached out to Bose about this, and they confirmed that you can adjust it between Aware, and Quiet, but can't turn it off. I wear my headphones while running, and the noise cancelation system juat can't keep up with the noise of a treadmill. It winds up causing a thumping noise, which really makes them unusable. The QC35iis did the same thing, but atleast with those, you could disable the NC system and all was well. With these, the thumping noise is there regardless of whether you're in aware mode or quiet or anything in between. It makes them completely unusable. Which is unfortunate because 75% of the time I use headphones, is on a treadmill
- They make a very weird popping noise when they try to cancel some sharp loud noises. So even if I wear them around the house while doing chores, if my daughter is playing with certain rattle toys, the headphones will start making popping static noise trying to compensate for the rattle noise.
- Considering my QC35ii's are about 4 years old now, there really isn't any improvement in the noise cancelation function that I can notice between the pairs. I would think two generations worth of headphones, some headway would have been made. But in a quiet room listening to music. They sound about the same.
So to summarize. They're worse than the product 2 generations back that Bose released in 2017. Why would you remove the ability to turn off noise cancelation? I just don't get why you would take that function away from the consumer.
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starRating: 1
title: Worse than older model, no NC off
detailedReviews 56: content: So, I’ve owned these for less than a week. But I want to go ahead and leave a review.
These are awesome headphones! I work 12 hour shifts and they are really comfortable. In those 12 hours of work I have only gotten uncomfortable once, but that was my fault for not adjusting them. After adjusting them that went away. I definitely found the sweet spot. The clamp force is just right for my size head (7 1/4 approximate hat size, if I remember correctly). My ears fit well in the ear cups.
Next, let’s talk about sound quality. Holy smokes they sound great! Super clear! While I did use the Bose app to make the sound to my liking (which honestly, the app itself could use improvements), I found right out of the box they sounded great. Bass is great! Treble is great! Mids are even great! And the volume is outstanding! All the cheap headphones I usually have to have the volume maxed out while I work. Not these. With these headphones 50-70 % is sufficient. 70% is almost too loud. I tried 100% and had to turn it back down. I’m not an audiophile but I can definitely distinguish instruments with these. And if the song was recorded say, to start on the right side, that’s what you get! Excellent sound!
My only qualms is it only has 2 modes: quiet and aware. I personally think it needs a normal mode. That said both modes are excellent. In aware mode I can hear my surroundings. Voices are very slightly muffled but it doesn’t really matter if you pause whatever you are listening to. Quiet mode is QUIET. For real! I work around some noise and in quiet mode I can’t hear it.
Now, I said qualm(s). The only other thing I would change about these headphones are just a slightly thicker padding for the ears and top of the head. They are slightly thin. But still comfortable. If I were to work at the Bose factory I’d suggest adding a few millimeters of padding to both the ear cups and top of the head. Even with that suggestion, these are still comfortable.
Lastly, and this is probably my personal preference, the battery life. The last pair of cheap headphones I have had an 80 hour battery life before needing recharged. These won’t get that. (I believe these are rated at about 30-32 hours.) Still not bad.
Also, the build quality seems sufficient enough. I guess time will tell on that matter.
Overall, these are awesome!! If you’re looking at these headphones go ahead and buy them! Sound is phenomenal!!
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starRating: 5
title: Awesome headphones, phenomenal sound quality
detailedReviews 57: content: I got these because they supposedly had decent noise canceling, and they were light weight.The noise cancelling is pretty good, and you can't really hear much at all if you have music on, but you can still hear everything (just muffled) with no sound playing. Which is ideal for me, and something I really like about this product.They are also not that heavy, and don't give me awful headaches like a lot of headphones do.The sound quality is also GREAT.The only downsides are that the mic is a little quiet, and you won't be able to be heard over the phone on a windy day. And they aren't super tight on my head, so they do fall off easy if you're doing even light jogging.They also connect to your devices pretty quickly, especially if you use the same device over and over. The only problem is when someone decides to borrow them, and then it has to test that connection first the next time you pick them up. Even WORSE if they're in the room because they will constantly connect to that device haha.That being said, I use these at my desk, and to walk to class all the time. The battery lasts ages (although it does take a little while to charge), and they're super comfortable. The case also keeps them nicely packed, and they are much sturdier than they look. I usually just put them around my neck to leave the house, and honestly I have had no problems with that in terms of wear.I've had them for a little over a year now, and I use them just about every day, and they are showing ZERO signs of wear or tear. I would HIGHLY recommend these.
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starRating: 5
title: Great noise cancelling, good sound quality
detailedReviews 58: content: These Bose headphones are something else. Somehow even though they are light as a feather they still feel solid. It was a night and day difference compared to my pair of Hesh ANC that I’ve been using for the last year. Right off the bat, I see why they are high praise for being very comfortable to wear. The moment I put them on they just felt nice compared to all previous headphones I’ve used in the past. This was my first impression before I even fired up a song to test out the quality of the sound output.
Not only do they feel and look nice they also sound good. The sound profile it’s perfect for those who enjoy music from all different kinds of genres. The treble is nice and clear with some thumping not earth-shattering bass. With top-notch Active Noise Cancelling, you get to enjoy more of your music while outside noise is being kept away. Bose also allows you to create your own sound profile by adjusting the Bass, Mids, and Treble. Battery life is rated up to 24 hours of usage. Your volume level and having ANC on will have some impact on battery life. So far with my usage I would estimate my numbers to be around 18-20hrs Overall no complaints on my end for the sound quality. MIC quality is good enough for phone calls or video calls. The action button on the left side if you single tap it changes from ANC to awareness mode. If you press down it for a couple of seconds you can either set it to tell you the battery life or start playing your favorite Spotify playlist.
Overall for my first pair of Bose headphones, I’m highly impressed. I would have liked to have seen better support for higher-quality codecs support for Android side, instead of having to opt in for the Ultra model. On IOS you do get AAC codec support which so far has been great quality. There’s not much I can say bad about the QuietComfort headphones so far the experience has been great. You get amazing comfort ability for long travel times or just need to focus and mute all distractions while working. I definitely recommend the Bose QuietComfort headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Comfortable, good sound, top-notch ANC
detailedReviews 59: content: TRIED OTHERS AS "TOO MANY MIND" WITHIN OTHERS; THEY SEE ME WITH BOSE AND BEGIN THEY JUDGEMENTS; NEVERTHELESS TRUTH IS TRUTH AND BOSE VERILY KNOWS SOUND! VERILY THE ARE HARMONIOUS TO ME EARS THE MIND HAPPY WITH THE HARMONY AS ME LISTENS TO ME MAGNIFICENT BROTHER'S & SISTER'S SING THEIR MAGNIFICENCE! HVALA WITCH IS THANK YOU BOSE FOR CAPTURING THEM WITH SUCH STUNNING PERFECTION! WHEN I AM WAS A LITTLE KID WENT INTO CIRCUIT CITY BY THE TYLER MALL IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA! AND THEY HAD THESE LITTLE TINY CUBE SPEAKERS THATS SOUNDED TO DIE FOR HARMONIOUS! AND VERILY IT WAS JUST A LOVE AFFAIR FROM THERE! AND SO YALL WHATEVER JUDGE ME THEN! BOSE JUST KNOWS SOUND AND I AM FINDS THE TUNES THAT FLOW FROM TO BE HARMONIOUS! DOBER DAN WITCH IS GOOD DAY! I AM LOVES YOU! LOVE VERILY; VRABEC J . NEVIDEN 143
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starRating: 5
title: Bose knows sound, harmonious listening experience
detailedReviews 60: content: Product Quality:Excellent
Performance:Very good ANC
Best Feature:Small carrying case, best in class ANC
Wasn't sure about ordering from this company because the price was so low for these, but I'm very impressed. They were communicative and responsive. These are the real thing. The headphones arrived well packed, and were brand new. I've only tested them for a few hours but so far everything works as it should. Easily connected to the App, and was able to use the App to make adjustments. Love this Sandstone color. Great pair of ANC headphones from Bose, the company that started the ANC craze. Highly recommend this seller, and this product. You'll get legit products at discounted prices, well under retail. Thanks seller, I'll order from you again and recommend you to my friends.
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent ANC, good sound, great seller
detailedReviews 61: content: They're back! These have been the standard for noise cancelling headphones for many years. I know many folks who swear by them. The active noise cancelling that Bose uses is about as top notch as it gets, and although I couldn't notice a more refined sound profile while the noise cancelling was enabled. What I did notice and really enjoy though - when noise cancelling is enabled, you can turn your music up to a quiet whisper. As someone who enjoys studying or doing some of my more intricate hobbies that require concentration, I can turn down the sound around me while also keeping the music low. Wonderful!
The build quality on these is rather typical. Bose goes out of their way to make these headphones comfortable, but they're not made to be durable, so try to treat them kindly. The headphones don't feel cheap, but you won't want to bend them all over the place either. If you haven't used the "Aware Mode" before, it's just like the transparency modes you'd find on competing audio solution. The difference though? This aware mode is refined. It doesn't sound hollow or artificial, the sound just seems a bit more "filtered". It's hard to describe, but it's a sound profile that doesn't bother my ears when listening to the world and my headphones at the same time. I was able to get around 20 some hours of audio out of these before the battery was critical, and the Bluetooth range on these is pretty decent - about 25ish feet inside my house.
Small feature shoutout: The customizable shortcut button on these headphones? It's super cool. I have it set to shuffle Spotify and give me a random playlist, just by holding down the button for a moment. I'm using this all the time now! You can customize this feature in the app - there's also an equalizer in the app for anyone interested.
All in all? If you've tested Bose's QuietComfort headphones before, you know you'll get great noise cancelling and clean audio. To everyone else, I recommend testing these out and seeing if the sound profile and noise cancelling fit your needs.
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starRating: 4
title: Great noise cancelling, refined aware mode
detailedReviews 62: content: It's been a while since I've bought a set of headphones, my last set lasted me about 5 years before they started crapping out on me. I have an old Bose headphones from the early 2000s that sound good still, but they don't have things like ANC, Aware/Transparency, or any of the nifty features that the Bose app offers like adjusting the strength of the noise cancelling, setting functions, ect. The sound quality is what you would expect from Bose, it's great! Pairs well with Spotify, the action button is programmable to a minor degree, it's nice to have. Only thing I will say is for $350 dollars, it would not have killed Bose to make the band a little stronger, plastics work nicely but for crying out loud this is a premium headphone set! The Ultras are a little better, for $80 dollars more and you get what feels like a metal headband. I would give these a 4 1/2 star rating cause everything else about them is worth the price point but the headband arms being plastic is a let down. Battery life is great! I can go a few days with them, another issue is sometimes videos on my laptop will pause between each other. Not sure why. Sometimes I get static, but I think it might be interference from other devices. TLDR : They are worth the money, but the materials of the headband could be better.
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starRating: 5
title: Worth the money, headband could be better
detailedReviews 63: content: This is the 3rd set of Bose headphones I've purchased. All 3 have been defective from the factory as they cut out sound for a second every hour or so. Update firmware, clear BT history, turn off multipoint, blah, blah.
Only Bose can fix these issues but they don't, they just give you the same futile steps and offer a refurb, which also will most likely be defective.
You also can't listen while charging - and battery power is required if using the optional wired connection.
Bose used to be a reputable company that made quality products - too bad the QC on these things are garbage. The sound is OK, but no more than 1 star can be given for headphones that cut out audio every 60 minutes. The experience is utter trash.
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starRating: 1
title: Defective from factory, audio cuts out
detailedReviews 64: content: I just got today and I absolutely I love them!!! Bose never disappoints when it comes to high quality items. The sound quality is superb. Every song you listen to makes you feel like you're a live concert. The material used to make the headphones are very durable and sturdy. (Not weak and flimsy like cheap headphones) The headphones state that, it's "quiet comfort" and they really do mean that. You can't hear anything from the outside. (Literally) It's just you and your music. They are comfortable and they don't make your ears hot if worn too long. They have a long battery life and easy operate buttons. These headphones are a bit pricey, but they are well worth it. I promise you won't be disappointed!
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starRating: 5
title: Superb sound, durable, long battery life
detailedReviews 65: content: I love these headphones!! I bought them a year ago for my daughter so they came highly recommended and decided I too had to have them! I ordered them online and BestBuy delivered them the next day, free delivery!! The battery life is amazing! I may charge them like once every 8 days or so. The noise canceling is great for tuning out office chatter on the days I have to go into work. The sound is truly like you are engulfed in the perfect stereo system. They are so comfortable I forget I’m wearing them and also super durable with a convenient carrying case. The Bose app allows me to switch between devices and monitor battery life (which is also announced when you turn on the headphones).
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing battery life, great noise cancelling
detailedReviews 66: content: got these headphones as a gift a couple months ago. the sound quality is not anywhere near as good as i expected from a pair of Bose headphones. also, while it works well between my laptop and my android phone, multi-point bluetooth is not worth the near constant connection drops when i try to connect to my phone and my ipad simultaneously. if i intend to listen to something on my phone, i have to disconnect the ipad, or turn of multipoint altogether. what makes this more frustrating is that the bose connect app is slow and often fails to register a connection, even when it is otherwise working. i am keeping them because I'd rather not return the gift, and because the person who bought them got them nearly half off. if they had spent the full $300+ for them, I'd insist that they be returned.
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starRating: 2
title: Sound not as good, multipoint Bluetooth fails
detailedReviews 67: content: The sounds come through so clearly and separately. I have a hearing impairment so sometimes I can’t understand what is said on the audio books or movies. The Bose headset separates the sounds so I hear individual piano keys or guitar strings. I can also understand the words spoken in movies much better. An added benefit is that I can choose between sound cancelling or not. I like that they are much lighter than the other brand that I own so I can easily carry them in my gym bag. They come with a very nice zippered case. I see that they make hearing aids also. I’ll check them next time I’m ready to buy hearing aids. I highly recommend this particular headset
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent sound separation for hearing impairment
detailedReviews 68: content: I read a ton of reviews on lots of different headphones before deciding on these without having tried any of them on in store beforehand. These Bose headphones are fantastic! They are light, super comfortable to wear and the music sounds great. I love that they fit over my entire ear too! The airpods I have started to really bother me and I just got some new ear piercings that the airpods would’ve irritated. These headphones fit the bill of what I was looking for. The battery lasts awhile too; havent had to charge them yet in the week I’ve had them. I was at Best Buy a few days ago and tried on the headphones they had there, I’m really happy I chose these and have zero regrets. I’d absolutely recommend.
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starRating: 5
title: Fantastic, light, comfortable, great sound
detailedReviews 69: content: I upgraded to these from a Sony WH1000 XM3. I don't regret it. The noise canceling is about the same, and the wind reduction mode is significantly better. The mids are just as clear as the sony, with more sub-bass. I have the bass at -3 in the Bose app, where I didn't need to in with the Sony. the sound is more spacious which is very appreciated, the Sony was very closed in. They are of course more comfortable around my ears, but about the same at the crown concerning the headband, wherein I had to adjust every once in a while. Sometimes I get it right the first time and I don't need to adjust. the automatic atmosphere calibration is amazing, much more convenient than having to prompt the calibration when I get uncomfortable at different altitudes with the old Sony.
However, I picked these because I'm on iPhone, if I had an Android I would have gotten the Ultra or the Sony XM4 because of the more codecs to choose from from that ecosystem. I honestly think this is the best bang for buck around-ear headphones for iPhone when this is on sale.
One problem potentially is every time whatever I'm listening to stops, or I pause the audio, there are a few subtle pops or crackling. I think it might be with the Bluetooth or the headphones themselves, it doesn't happen when wired or on my old Sonys.
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starRating: 5
title: Better than Sony XM3, spacious sound
detailedReviews 70: content: It was a big dilemma between these and the Sony XM4, though I realised after testing and researching that these feel much cooler in the ears compared to the Sony, which is evident from a 5 minute test in stores.
There’s nothing much to say, coming from a regular music listener on commute, these work well and have withstood durability (I am not gentle with my belongings). Little scratches can be magically rubbed out with a bit of water (I’m not sure how this works).
One thing to note was that there were static/lags when using the headphones when transitioning between songs or devices, which a quick reddit search showed was a common issue though resolved by uninstalling the Bose app on my phone and connecting only via bluetooth.
Other than that, if you like durability, reliability with tactile button controls, and appreciate a more traditional look for headphones, this one’s a pretty solid choice :)
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starRating: 4
title: Durable, reliable, good sound quality
detailedReviews 71: content: Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
The set up is very easy, just scan the code in the box and put the headset on to connect through Bluetooth. I had 70% when I received my Bose headphones.
The Bose Quiet Comfort headphones are very comfortable for extended period of time to listening to music. The quality of the Bose headphones is excellent! The headphone is adjustable to fit comfortably on the head and ears, with or without wearing glasses. I own quite a few sets of brand earbuds and headphones. WOW! I must say the Bose Quiet Comfort are the best sounding headsets I've ever owned. You can easily adjust the SoundTouch to your likings, I like to use the bass booster setting in the Bose app because I like more bass. The music is both crisp and clear. I think Bose has established themselves as the best in sound quality with these. The Bose headset picks up more music notes and sounds seem to be missed by the Bose competitors. The noise around you disappears but you can still hear some noise in your surroundings unless you blast the music in the headphones. You definitely will not be disappointed with the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones.
Battery life is excellent; however, they do take a bit to fully charge if you let the battery drain all the way. I would recommend charging them when the battery life drops 50% or under if you plan on being away from a plug for a while.
The right ear cup has volume controls, forward or backward mode for music selection and can answer phone calls, and the charging port. Also, on the right ear cup you can power off or on. The left ear cup has an AUX port and a button to toggle between "quiet and aware" modes. There are different modes to help with the wind cancellation and you can choose no more than 2 at one given time. The other two modes are a permanent fixture, so you can have up to four total modes.
I could not use the Bose app on my, Ipod even though I could connect the music on my Ipod to the headphones., it can only be used on my IPHONE or IPAD
The case is also nice and makes it easier to transport.
They have become my dedicated headphones for listening to my music to walk, travel or just listen to music at home without disturbing others around me.
One flaw: the headphones seem to slightly pause the music from time to time.
But the Bose earbuds are better in noise cancellation.
Would I recommend these headphones? Definitely!
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starRating: 5
title: Best sounding, excellent battery life
detailedReviews 72: content: I have always been a fan of Bose speakers and headphones. I believe they are leading the way when it comes to audio. The Bose QC over the ear head phones are no exception to this. This is my first pair of Bose over the ear headphones, but I have always wanted a pair because the ones I have tried in the past felt so great on my head.
Starting with the design of them. These headphones are lightweight and very comfortable to wear for long periods of time. They charge via USB-C which is convenient because it means you do not need to carry an extra proprietary charger. However, this is not to much of an issue since they have a rated battery life of 24 hours. The battery can last easily all week with moderate use on my commute to and from work. I love the case that is included with them. It is made of premium materials and has a mix of hard and soft materials to protect them inside of a bag. I also like the size of the case and how the headphones fold up so that they do not take up much space.
One of the features Bose is known for is their noise canceling. I think it is on par with other flagship headphones I have used in the past. I mainly use them when commuting on the train or when I am flying on an airplane. The noise canceling makes you feel you are away from the surrounding chaos. The audio quality is very crisp and clear. The companion app allows you to change both the noise canceling and the audio settings. It even includes a pass-through mode that allows you to hear stuff in your surroundings if you would like to be more aware of what is around you. These are not my preferred method for talking on the phone, but it works as long as you are not in a noisy area.
I believe these headphones are really targeted at people who want the best sound quality and noise canceling. If you are someone who travels and commutes a lot I would highly recommend them. They are even great if you work in a noise place and want to isolate the surrounding noise.
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starRating: 5
title: Lightweight, comfortable, great noise canceling
detailedReviews 73: content: These are a good headset overall. I had no problems connecting to my phone, tablet, or work PC. They make a great seal around the ears and tune out the world.
Some cons are that they are tight and have a plastic feel. They also make my ears hot. There is not a lot of air circulation with these fake leather ear cups.
On the Pro side of the house, the noise canceling is good, they come with a nice solid storage box that is small and protects the entire headset. Lastly, they are reasonably priced.
If you will use these for commuting, flying, or conference calls they work great. I suggest taking them off occasionally to let your ears cool off.
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starRating: 4
title: Good noise canceling, tight earcups
detailedReviews 74: content: The Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Canceling over the ear headphones are a must! I cannot believe the quality of these headphones and the big difference it has among other competitors. The headphones are light weight and are packaged in a black case with its charger and a wire to connect onto any device. Very smooth on the cushions and comfortable on the ear just like the name suggests. It blocks out almost all the background noise so the user can immerse themselves into the world of music or what they are watching. The device also recommends the Bose Music App, which allows you to customize the sound quality to your personal liking. The headphones include a bluetooth option and the wired option to connect on any device. It also has buttons to control the volume and skip or pause. They adjust very well and do not fall or move from the head even with doing hard cardio or workouts. Bose honestly always comes through with each release of a product but these are such a must for students. These headphones allow for study time without interruptions and gives you a moment of complete relaxation. I would definitely recommend these to any college student if they are able to pay that extra penny. It is a product that is worth its price and especially with the details it comes with.
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starRating: 5
title: Perfect for study, complete relaxation
detailedReviews 75: content: These Bluetooth headphones are awesome. They have great bass and treble sound. I can turn all the way up without any distortion that I get with other leading brands. I tried this with my cellphone out in the nearby park where there were families and kids yelling while playing. When I put them on and played my favorite music and one episode of my current series I was watching I didn’t hear the kids at all. I sat back and felt like I was in my own world. At one point I had forgotten I was in the park with kids playing nearby. These headphones allowed me to be fully submerged into my entertainment. I really enjoyed myself. The next morning I was using then while riding along in a friend’s Truck. There were three of us and after I put on these headphones and picked one of my favorite songs to listen to I couldn’t hear them having a conversation. I was completely in my comfort zone. Later on in the afternoon I had my tv playing a series and I had the volume up to 70 and I played a movie from one of my favorite streaming sites. I wasn’t able to hear the series playing on my tv. This is my first time using this brand and I can say it’s far more superior than other popular brands I’ve used. It was an easy set up with the app and connecting my new Bose headphones super fast. I would definitely recommend these Bluetooth headphones.
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starRating: 5
title: Superior sound, immersive entertainment experience
detailedReviews 76: content: The Bose QC Noise Cancelling headphones! TLDR - Lightweight and super comfy headphones!
Out of the box, you get the headphones, headphones case, a charging cable (USB Type A to C), and a 3.5mm audio cable.
Pros:
> Build quality feels good and premium. The headphones are super comfy and I can wear them for hours without having any ear fatigue/pain. The ear pads are pretty plushy and create quite a tight seal for very good noise cancelling. The headband is flexible with a good amount of tension (as to not move/shift), so these headphones should fit comfortably for many different people. These headphones hardly moved/shifted when I was working out. The buttons are very tactile and give good feedback to confirm presses (unlike some of my other headphones which have buttons that are very mushy providing little tactile feedback).
> Pairing is pretty straightforward and super simple. Sliding the bump toggle halfway turns on the headphones and sliding it all the way to the right puts the headphones into pairing mode. I appreciate this method more than the push/depress & hold methods which are found on many other headphones (e.g., Sony XM5s). I’m able to switch pretty easily & quickly from my phone, iPad, Macbook Pro, and other devices.
> Audio quality is quite nice and I would say it’s pretty much on par with my Sony XM5 and this goes for the microphone quality as well! When connected to my gaming desktop or laptop, I noticed there isn’t much lag at all when playing games so that’s a big plus (especially crucial for FPS games).
> Battery life is pretty good. I usually have the volume @ 70% and was able to go easily go two days with these (8+ hours each day) before needing to charge. Your mileage may vary but overall, it should last easily a full day with constant usage, which is more than enough for most users :)
Cons:
> None yet so far. I have been using these for the past week and they have been stellar.
Though the Bose QuietComfort WIreless Noise Cancelling headphones come with a high price tag, they are totally worth it. I would highly recommend these to anyone that is looking for wireless over the ear headphones!
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starRating: 5
title: Stellar comfort, great audio quality
detailedReviews 77: content: I have used many over the ear headphones in my life, but none are as comfortable, sleek and sound as good as this Bose QuitComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones. The sheer quality of these headphones is a precise reason as to why Sony is a dominant player in the world of sound.
The packaging:
Really well done and premium box. Inside houses a really nice travel case with the headphones inside as well as a USB-C charger. The Travel case is really well made and will protect the headphones while traveling in a bag.
The Headphones:
The construction of the Bose QuitComfort Wireless Noise Canceling Over-The-Ear-Headphones is beyond premium. The cups might be the most comfortable ear cups I have ever used. For long wear (flight for 3+ hours) I didn't have discomfort at all and these were unbelievably comfortable. The noise canceling feature works like a charm as well. The sound quality with these is exceptional and I am extremely pleased with it. While using the Bose Music companion app the headphones are able to be tailored to your preferences. The headphones last endlessly for hours and have replaced my airpods. I am really happy to have these and I highly recommend them. These might be the best headphones that I have ever used.
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starRating: 5
title: Most comfortable, sleek, best sound
detailedReviews 78: content: I bought them on 05/19/25 and to date I am less than pleased. I have another set of Bose my son gave me as a Christmas gift sever years ago that work great and stll use them a lot. They work fine so I thought I would buy a newer set axpexcting the same performance or better. I am so disappointed withh my new Quitcomfort headphones. I have already had to return them for repair which I am hoping they come back working as I expect. I will have to see when I get them back. When I tried to use the new set they wouldn't work like my current set. When I tried to talk with Bose I was told I would have to download an AP and progam them but I could only do that either a I Phone or a I Pad of which I have neither. See where I going not well.
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starRating: 3
title: Disappointed, had to return for repair
detailedReviews 79: content: Shopping for a new pair of headphones can be tough with all the options available at so many different prices and feature sets. If you are looking for high end, great sounding, noise canceling headphones then the Bose Quietcomfort headphones are a fantastic option! You could step up to the Ultra, but I am so happy with these that I can’t imagine most people need to step up to that.
The sound quality is unrivaled in the mainstream headphone market. It’s deep, rich audio that excels at everything I throw at it from hip hop to classic rock to folk. It’s hard to take them off! The microphone is solid and blocking out unwanted noise and accentuating your voice to your caller. Noise cancellation is exactly what you want, lower end noises from planes and vehicles, while still hearing a hint of a voice in the case that someone is talking to you (while headphones are playing something).
I have very few cons to complain about with these headphones, one being that it’s kind of annoying to have an app for everything, but at least you don’t have to create an account to use the features like EQ customization or Noise Canceling customization. The other con that I’m a little worried about is that the plastic feels a little cheap and I worry about long term durability. Definitely glad they come with a travel case as I don’t imagine they would hold up loose in a bag regularly. All this light plastic does factor into just how light they are though! Even a big headed dude like me (hat size is XL+) was able to wear them for hours with no discomfort. These are easily the new go to!
Pros:
Exceptional sound quality
Lightweight and comfortable (even for big heads like me!)
Amazing battery life
Long standby time
Noise canceling is superb
Customizable through the app
Great microphone
Easy multi-pair
Cons:
Have to download the app to do more than two noise canceling modes
All the plastics feel worrisome in terms of survivability
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starRating: 5
title: Exceptional sound, comfortable for big heads
detailedReviews 80: content: I feel like really nice headphones are a total luxury item for me. I have a simple pair that has been "getting the job done" and allowing me to watch a show in bed, without waking my husband, or let me hear a new song or two and they have been fine. I've been toying with getting myself a new pair of good headphones (my last ones were Bose and lasted from 2016 until about a year ago when my son starting "sharing" them with me) and I am SO GLAD that I did and that I chose the beautiful pair!
I charged them up and turned them on this weekend and walked all over my house cleaning and never had any issues with them slipping, in fact they are so comfortable that I really did forget they were on my head a few times! I used the vacuum and while I could see that the noise from it, really ticked everyone else in the living room off, I was having a grand ole time and was completely unbothered! I cleaned up spilled litter in the laundry room and not even that clanking interrupted my "jams".
Speaking of my "jams", the moment that I put them on and chose a song to try them out, I was blown away by how beautiful the standard mix was! I haven't adjusted anything and I have been enjoying the most beautiful bass, that you can feel and hear but it does not overwhelm the treble and/or singing at all... just a total chef's kiss, right out of the packaging!
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starRating: 5
title: Beautiful bass, comfortable, unbothered by noise
detailedReviews 81: content: The sound quality is excellent. The noise cancelling is okay but not great--for example the sound the wind makes along the seashore as it whistles through the headphones is not canceled. The headphones stopped working without explanation after 7 months--the battery would not charge and the headphones would not turn on. Bose online customer support was completely worthless in trying to diagnose the problem (e.g., it wanted a serial number but then directed me to the right ear cup to find a serial number and there was no serial number to be found) and the customer service support line tried to prevent you from talking to a customer representative.
Finally, the headphones were finicky about connecting to my IPhone 14. Sometimes they forced me to restart my cell phone because the IPhone would say that the Bose headphones were connected but no sound would come out of the headphones and when I disconnected the headphones no sound would come out of the IPhone anymore either.
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starRating: 2
title: Stopped working, poor customer support
detailedReviews 82: content: Pretty disappointed. These headphones were not comfortable and start to cause pain after a little over 1hour of wearing. Not really great for headphones that are supposedly designed for prolonged use.
The sound quality is not there for this price level of headphones. The sound is quite muffled, I found the mid-range to be muddy and unclear and the bass inconsistent. The EQ controls that are on the app only have 3 band control which is not appropriate for the strange response these headphones have. I would say the sound quality is on par with what I have come to expect from low end headphones.
I do not have much experience with noise-cancelling headphones, but I only found the ANC to be OK. While it cut a lot of the dull noise from aircraft engines, it did little to nothing to block out voices.
It is rather unfortunate that these are the only option in this price range without the swipe-pad controls since these are not at all worth the value. While the battery life is adequate for my purposes, it is important to note that these headphones have the lowest in class advertised battery life.
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starRating: 2
title: Uncomfortable, muffled sound, OK ANC
detailedReviews 83: content: The Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones are a really great set of headphones. They fold for easy storage in the travel case. They also charge really fast and have great battery life. So far I can go at least a whole day using them for 8+ hours and still have battery left.
The sound quality for music and calls is also top notch despite the compact size. They are also extremely comfortable on my ears and head, and I can leave them out for hours without discomfort. They are also easy to turn on and off without looking, and just as easy to pair.
The voice feature is great too, when I put them on, the headphones tell me the current battery level. I can also fast switch to different devices the and headphones announce the name of the device I'm connected to. I'm able to easily and quickly switch between my laptop, computer, and phone and I always know which device I'm primary connected to. My only challenge so far is remembering to shut them off, but even when left on overnight, they don't lose much battery.
Overall, these are the best headphones I've ever owned and I foresee them remaining my primary headphones for listening to music and videoconference calls.
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starRating: 5
title: Best headphones ever, great battery life
detailedReviews 84: content: Sound is awesome and headphones are exceptionally noise cancelling. Love the easy option to switch to aware from noise cancelling and back again. Convenient on-off switch and sound level controls. Because its plastic and fits snugly (but very comfortably) it does tend to cause moisture from heat and perspiration to form around the inside of the earpieces. I was hoping to be able to wear these outdoors while working in the yard but they are not suitable for that given our Florida heat (unless somebody gets creative with a sweat absorptive covering on the earpieces). Love the deep green color, very unique compared to the ubiquitous pinks and lavenders at the gym.
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starRating: 5
title: Awesome sound, exceptional noise cancelling
detailedReviews 85: content: The Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones offer high quality audio with noise cancellation that allows you to block every thing out but the beat and control what you hear. New custom modes enable you to adjust noise cancellation based on the moment and the option to turn on Wind Block to turn out breezy environments. Or you can go between quiet and aware modes for a quick change when needed. Adjustable EQ puts you in control of tuning your music to your preferences and Spotify Tap starts your listening session at the push of a button. It gives you up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, your Bluetooth headphones are ready for fun. Multi point toggle allows you to switch between mute wireless connections without disconnecting and reconnecting each time. Plug in your optional cable to your wireless headphones to use even without a Bluetooth connection. The Bose music app guides your through set up , lets you personalize settings. It keeps your software up to date while providing you with sound that is top notch. They are made for IPhone, IPad and will work with Android.
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starRating: 5
title: High quality audio, customizable modes
detailedReviews 86: content: I really like these headphones. They’re really comfortable on my ears, it’s like a pillow ha.
Setup was easy. My phone told me to download the app but I was still able to use these without any application downloaded. It seamlessly connected to my Bluetooth quickly and I didn’t experience any disconnections. I haven’t even looked at the app yet but I think it has a tracking feature similar to Find My on iPhone which is super handy.
As for sound quality, they are super crisp but I’m surprised the sound volume doesn’t get louder. Don’t get me wrong, you can definitely hear it at max volume but I was surprised I couldn’t increase it higher. I have the Powerbeats Pro and I’d say the sound quality is comparable to those.
The noise cancelling feature is amazing and works super well.
I really appreciate how they included a cord to use with these headphones. I do try to limit my active Bluetooth exposure so whenever I’m in a situation where I can use a cord, I try to. I also like how these fold up to fit in the small carry case. The zipper on the case seems very well made and I don’t see it breaking anytime soon.
Overall, these are a super solid pair of headphones. Really comfortable with a great sound quality. Would recommend
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starRating: 5
title: Super crisp sound, amazing noise cancelling
detailedReviews 87: content: I have a $99.00 set of Raycon headphones that are far more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The noise cancellation feature is not as good as Bose Quiet Comforts they have the upper hand in that respect. But that does not justify the $150.00 price increase.Although the voice on the Raycons is nothing special it is far more tolerable than Bose. I will probably give the BQC’s away as I am severely disappointed in them. The Bose had good sound from my music collection, but again not for the price increase. They are uncomfortable for extended periods of time. For the money they should be as light in weight as possible to get the lightest headphones I would have had to pat close to $500.00 and my middle size ears should comfortably fit the cup shape. But they do not. I don’t think I will ever buy another set of headphones or earbuds unless I try them on in the store. I am in a hospital right now and it was an impossibility to do so. The Bose are not bad by any means but you me everyone should try them in a store first. I just think I could have spent my money more wisely by trying them at Best Buy. They are a great store. You can trust them.
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starRating: 3
title: Uncomfortable, not worth the price increase
detailedReviews 88: content: I purcahsed another set of BOSE headphones. Unfortunately I had to purchase another pair because I grabbed my clothes and put them in the washer. Unfortunately my headphones got washed. I had to buy another pair. I love BOSE. This set wasn't as clear as my last. I dont know if I bought the next step down cause I was looking for the same headphones. I use them when Im in flight. Strangely when the airplane took off, I heard a lot of static going through my headphones from the airplane taking off. I never heard that before with my other headphones. . I don know how that happened. Perhaps it was the plane I dont know. But I still love BOSE.
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starRating: 5
title: Love Bose, but static on takeoff
detailedReviews 89: content: These Bose headphones regularly stop working with Android. You turn them on, they say connected to Android, the phone confirms, the Bose app confirms, the media player / YouTube / etc. is running, but there is no sound in the headphones. And when this happens the only way to fix it is to make the phone forget the headphones and pair them again. Am I supposed to do that literally every time I want to use the headphones? By the way, it wasn't so bad initially. The first few weeks it would drop the connection sometimes, but rebooting the headphones fixed it. Now that the retailer's return window is over, I can't get them to work at all. I deeply regret buying these Bose headphones.
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starRating: 1
title: Regularly stops working with Android
detailedReviews 90: content: Pros: cute, light-weight, noise cancellation good. Sound/music okay. Volume control good too.
Cons: call connection not good, could barely hear me talking, and also picked up on wind & traffic (even with the wind reduce feature)
The cloth on the inside didn’t appear to be flat or laying correctly. I removed the pad/ear cushions to look and you could see the glue under was kinda messy. Decided to return them immediately. Maybe purchase again, or get a diff model. I expected more quality from Bose (I always buy Apple but haven’t heard great things about the Air Max so I went w Bose).
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starRating: 3
title: Call connection not good, messy glue
detailedReviews 91: content: Pros: easy to use, works well, app-based, high-quality, amazing sound, noise canceling, looks nice, user-friendly, light-weight, comfortable
Cons: none
The Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones are really nice! These headphones are easy to setup, easy to use, and work well! The first thing I did was unbox them, plug them in, and then find some instructions. The QR code in the box took me to the app, which was easy to download. Once open, the app wants you to connect the headphones. After that, I went and found a quick start video on their site. There is a Bluetooth slide button on the side of the headphones that, once activated, it automatically connects to the app and the headphones are ready to go. The app shows you what each button does and how to use the headphones as well. The app allows you to alter modes, change names, pick the source, adjust equalizer settings, and shortcuts. The headphones are extremely user-friendly.
The fit of the headphones is great, they are adjustable , lightweight, and extremely comfortable.
The sound quality is amazing. The sound is crisp, clear, and high quality. When cycling through the modes, it really shows you how well they block out noise when using that option.
I also love the way they look and the case they come with. The battery life is also really great!
All in all, this is a very high-quality set of headphones. They are super easy to setup and use, and the sound quality is amazing. I would absolutely recommend them!
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starRating: 5
title: Amazing sound, easy to use, comfortable
detailedReviews 92: content: Purchased in-store and received the excellent customer service B&H is known for. Product itself is comfortable and sounds good despite far too much bass in the default EQ- use the app to adjust this. Very frustrating is how frequently the headphones disconnect from my phone in the middle of listening. I purchased these as an ‘upgrade’ from Anker Soundcore Q30s which are an extremely acceptable alternative given the price difference. I’m a fan of Bose products but this is rather annoying, perhaps an issue to be patched in the future. Spend your money wisely, but spend with B&H if possible- still the greatest electronics retailer on earth. Thank you.
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starRating: 3
title: Frequent disconnects, bass too high
detailedReviews 93: content: Bose used to be the best in sound. Over the years others have caught up and they're not as superior as they once were. But then they figured out noise cancellation, and let me tell you nothing else comes close! In Quiet mode, I can't hear the tv that is 6 feet away from me, I can't hear the loud network cabinet behind me at work, and I didn't know there was a baby screaming on the airplane until I took them off! I was using Beats at work which are supposed to be "almost" as good but in reality the difference is night and day. If you want to shut out the world around you, these are what you need! Then there's Aware mode - now it sounds like you're not wearing headphones at all. It perfectly replicates the sounds around you so you can hear everything that is going on and hold a normal conversation while listening to your music or movie or game. And they are so light and comfortable! They don't weigh heavy on your head like other headphones, and the cup is shaped so it doesn't touch or press on your ear and become painful with extended use. I bought one set of these for the house on Prime day, and love them so much I bought a second set on Black Friday for work. I've had them for 5 months so far and they're holding up great, still in great shape. I can't recommend these enough!
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starRating: 5
title: Nothing else comes close to ANC
detailedReviews 94: content: Worth every penny.
I'm a huge fan of BOSE, I've had a Bose Wave system for over 15 years and the sound quality is unrivalled. I brought my daughter a portable Bose as a house warming present and she loves it. Needless to say when I started looking at headphones - it was always going to be a Bose.
As expected - Easy to set up the blue tooth, I loved the colour, comfortable to wear for my walks, one charge lasts forever. Sound quality is as expected - 5 star. I love the option to cancel noise.
If you love Bose you won't be disappointed and if you don't have a Bose you won't be disappointed- join the club.
I'm in love with my headphones 💫
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starRating: 5
title: Unrivaled sound quality, join the club
detailedReviews 95: content: Good headphones but a couple things keep them from being great. No touch controls to skip tracks, for example, sucks when I'm working out. And my wife has a pair of lesser Bose cans that have three NC modes, not just "quiet" and aware. Also, the EQ leaves a little bit to be desired in terms of being able to customize sound. Last, these sometimes have a connection issue where ill hear a small popping sound as if theres interference or thyre tryi g to stay connected. An annoyance but hadnt eisen to the point im ready to demand a refund/replacement. All in all good, comfortable headphones with solid sound and build quality.
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starRating: 4
title: Good headphones, connection issues, limited EQ
detailedReviews 96: content: Bose has always been known for quality audio products and their QC series headphones are no different. These Quietcomfort Headphones are a good combination of compact and quality build, good sound, and simple to use.
The headphones come in a zippered case that is compact and lightweight while still providing adequate protection for the headphones. The build quality is good as usual from Bose. They provide a cable in case you want to listen wired, and a usb-c charging cable.
Feel of the headphones on the head is good. The clamping force is not excessive, nor does it feel like a lot of weight on your head.
Sound quality is very typical of a Bose sound signature. The bass is slightly emphasized, but not at the expense of the rest of the sound. You just get a nice sound signature that is not fatiguing or harsh. The noise canceling I found to be excellent, much better than some QC25 headphones I have used in the past. Bose has an app that can be used to customize the noise canceling and change functions.
Overall these headphones fit nicely in the market as a mid-priced noise canceling headphone.
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent noise canceling, good sound signature
detailedReviews 97: content: Amazing!
Did some research regarding best value for money earphones and I chose these because of the quality and the price. They were on offer they are comfortable to wear and the noise cancelling is amazing! It blocks out back ground noise and the battery life is long too! I haven’t had to charge them since Iv had them although I haven’t had chance to wear them as often as I like. I chose over the ear headphones as I have triple forward helix and traigus piercings on one ear and they don’t irritate at all! Easy to use on a you get used to the features!
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title: Amazing comfort and noise cancelling
detailedReviews 98: content: Amazing quality and sound
Wow.amazing sound quality,Comfort is as good as it gets.Just what I expected from bose.Pure perfection 10/10
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title: Amazing quality and sound, pure perfection
detailedReviews 99: content: Bought mine on black Friday and have been having mixed results. I used to have the qc35 series II, which I loved, but these are just a little harder to love. Sound is great (but Im not an audiophile) . I love the wind reduction (I use for outdoor recreation almost exclusively). I also use them in my old truck when on the highway, which is my biggest gripe. My old ones seemed to do a good job of filtering out the noise for the phone calls. These just seem to only do it if I'm not talking. When I start talking, all the auxiliary noise almost seems amplified to the other person, which I receive a lot of negative feedback on. Pretty frustrating considering the price point. My only other gripe is the lack of tactile feedback for buttons. Only 2 soft keys, and then a volume slider hard key. I live where the temperatures can get below 0° F. At that temperature, I have a hard time feeling the buttons, and they feel the same as each other anyway, so the learning curve there might take some time. Maybe one day I'll like it, but right now, I miss the old buttons. With multifunction buttons, it is always a bit of a guessing game in the beginning, trying to get them to respond properly. I wish that it would immediately make a sound when turning them on. I sit there for a few seconds wondering if it will respond. I also detest the hibernation mode that I sometimes accidentally activate. I come back to a dead pair of headphones when I'm trying to get off on a walk... Beyond that, they app seems to work ok. I also don't love the immersive audio function. Bells and whistles... that noone will use, I imagine. I will say that comparing them side by side with the new QC headphones, people on the other end of phone calls say that there is a notable difference in the amount of background noise they hear (advantage qc ultra) I really had high hopes that the difference would be negligible so I could save $150 (sale prices), but at the end of the day I do value the experience on both ends of the phonecall, and I'll have these for a few years I hope. On a side note, Bose sucks at customer service. I accidentally ordered the wrong color (blue is close to black, and on a small phone I didn't notice the difference) and wanted to exchange them. They said I had to return them (free) and order new ones (missing out on the original promo price). Get your crap straight Bose.
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starRating: 4
title: Great sound, poor phone call noise reduction
detailedReviews 100: content: I have just started using a new set of Quietcomfort headphones. The greatest limitation of all, which I cannot understand and I am quite angry about, is that ANC cannot be turned off. This is possible in the QC35 II. Why would Bose go backwards with a new model? I should have the option to ntbe forced to listen to the white background noise/hiss associated with ANC if I wish not to.
Furthermore, it is unacceptable that every time I connevct the audio cable, the volume of the headset goes down to minimum and I have to manually bring it up with the headphone button. This is unacceptablr given the price, and again, the QC35 II does not have this problem.
Moreover, there is a clicking sound sometimes, for example right after I pause a song. These kinds of glitches should best be avoided.
Sound is good but it could be a bit more well-rounded/warm/pleasant. It is a bit harsh/cold.
Battery could be better, like Sony headphones.
Finally, audio through cable connection should be absolutely perfect without the need to turn the headphones on, which is currently not the case at all (the headphones must be turned on in order to have adequate sound when cabled).
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starRating: 2
title: ANC cannot be turned off, volume issues