Bose QuietComfort
The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation. They offer two primary listening modes: Quiet Mode for maximum noise reduction and Aware Mode, which lets in ambient sounds. Users can switch between these modes depending on their environment. Battery life lasts up to 24 hours on a full charge, with a quick-charge option providing additional playback after just 15 minutes of charging. Bluetooth connectivity supports multipoint pairing, allowing the headphones to connect to two devices at the same time. The design includes plush ear cushions and a reinforced headband, built for long-term comfort. Sound settings such as bass, midrange, and treble can be adjusted through the Bose app. An optional audio cable with an in-line microphone is included for wired use when Bluetooth is unavailable or undesired. The headphones come with a carrying case, USB-C charging cable, and audio cable. They are priced at $349 and available in multiple...
Reviews
Reviewed on 2/20/2025
I switched to Bose QuietComfort after my AIrPods Max broke down. I think they're great, I actually enjoy using them more on an everyday basis than I did using my AirPods. They just work - they are light, they pair well, sound quality is good, active noise cancellation works well. Comfort is important to me as I like to listen to audiobooks for extended periods of time, and these are more comfortable than my AirPods Max used to be. The metal connecting bar of the AirPods used to dig into my head, while I have no such feelings of discomfort with my QuietComfort headphones. I am subtracting one star for two problems. The first one is that the microphone doesn't always work well. I've had multiple people complain me they can't hear me very well when I called them using these headphones. I thought it was a hardware issues so I had them replaced but them problem occurs on my new pair too. I started borrowing my wife's Bose QuietComfort 45, which appears to be the exactly same headphone but without the microphone issues. The second problem is occasional sound distortions. This mostly happens during phone calls and I've experienced them on both QuietComfort and QuietComfort 45. The distortions seem to occur on higher frequency sounds and usually last until the end of the call or until I restart the headphones. Luckily the headphones restart and pair quickly so this is less of a nuisance than it could otherwise be. Overall, I recommend these headphones if you tend to wear your headphones for extended periods of time and are looking for high quality of sounds and effective noise cancellation. They may not be the best pair of headphones for phone calls, though.
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| Long battery life | 1 | |
| Quick to charge | 1 | |
| Very light | 1 | |
| Available in multiple colors | 1 | |
| Comfortable | 1 | |
| Noise cancelling works well | 1 |
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| Microphone could be more sensitive | 1 | |
| Sounds come out distorted sometimes | 1 |
The pros of the Bose QuietComfort headphones include long battery life, quick charging, lightweight design, availability in multiple colors, comfort, and effective noise cancellation. However, the cons include a microphone that could be more sensitive and occasional sound distortion.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones offer a battery life of up to 24 hours on a full charge. Additionally, they feature a quick-charge option that provides extra playback time after just 15 minutes of charging.
The main features of the Bose QuietComfort headphones include active noise cancellation with two listening modes (Quiet Mode and Aware Mode), Bluetooth connectivity with multipoint pairing, adjustable sound settings through the Bose app, plush ear cushions for comfort, and an optional audio cable with an in-line microphone for wired use.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are designed for long-term comfort, featuring plush ear cushions and a reinforced headband. Users have reported that they are comfortable enough for extended listening sessions, such as audiobooks.
Users have noted that the microphone on the Bose QuietComfort headphones could be more sensitive, with some reporting difficulties in being heard clearly during phone calls. This issue has been mentioned even after replacing the headphones.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones are priced at $349.