Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Active Over Ear Noise Cancelling and Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours of Playtime, Sandstone

UPDATE 02/09/26: it’s been nearly 1 1/2 years since I bought them and I still love them. I have bought many new pairs since my review (I’m obsessed with headphones), and I’ll put the QuietComfort up against just about anything in the $500 price range. The QuietComfort are one of my all-time favorite headphone purchases.First, let may say that I bought them during Prime Days, when they were only $199.99, which was a discount of $150! So, they are an incredible value.I own many pair of headphones, including AirPod Max, Sonos Ace, Bose QC 45, and the Sony XM5’s. I also owned and sold the QuietComfort Ultra, which are way overpriced, and the main selling point (their spatial sound or whatever they call it) is a joke. I don’t think it enhances the sound at all. In fact, music has a hollow quality when using it. Additionally, I prefer the QuietComfort’s buttons to the Ultra’s touch controls, which seemed awkward. Additionally, the Ultra utilize a 35mm driver, while the QuietComfort use a 40mm driver. While the Ultra may be more efficient, I think the low end frequencies suffer compared to the QuietComfort. The Bose QuietComfort are quickly becoming my favorite. The sound quality is second to none. It is noticeably better than the QC 45. The bass is definitely deeper and punchier. The highs and mids are also discernibly better. The highs are brighter and more crisp, though the highs are never harsh on my ears. The 45’s require a lot of equalizer use (+6, 0, -3), while the QuietComfort still require some tinkering, they require a lot less of it to achieve optimum sound (+1, +2, +1). Even at -3 on the EQ for the highs on the 45’s, the higher frequencies feel like they need to be reined in. Indeed, the QuietComfort just sound more refined. The noise cancelling has also improved, though I would say both the Sony XM5’s and the Sonos Aces are a touch better at cancelling most noise. I run an air purifier at arm’s length away from my chair, and a window a/c to supplement the central air, which is directly behind my head. With the XM5’s I can completely eliminate the noise from both while they’re simultaneously running. With the new QuietComfort I can just barely detect the a/c, while with the 45’s I can easily pick up the a/c. The difference here between the Sonys and the new QuietComfort is marginal at best. I should mention that part of Bose’s way to cancel noise is to pump low-volume white noise into the headphones, which seems counterintuitive, but I don’t mind it. Others may mind it, however. The QuietComfort are the most-comfortable to wear, though they are no different than the 45’s in that regard. They are extremely lightweight (though sturdy), and clamp down perfectly tight. I can shake my head back and forth without them shifting, yet they’re not so tight as to prevent wearing them for an extended period of time. I don’t work out, but I would imagine they’d maintain their fit during exercise. They also offer multi-point connectivity, and they (and the 45’s) are the only two pair to switch seamlessly between my LG TV and my iPhone. The XM5’s require using the app, the Sonos don’t do it as easily as advertised while using my tv for some reason and the AirPods Max don’t even offer multipoint functionality. Bose states that you get 24 hour battery life on a full charge, and I’ve found that to be accurate. While that’s less than the Sonos and Sony’s battery life (30 hours), it’s more than the Apple’s (20 hour). I have found the battery life to be sufficient. If you own a pair of 45’s and are looking for an upgrade, then I would say there’s not quite enough of a performance gap to justify the $349 price tag, however, if you catch them on sale for $199 like I did, then I would definitely recommend upgrading. If you’re looking for your first pair, then I would definitely recommend the QuietComfort over all the others I mentioned, even at $349. I hope that helps. Happy Listening!

Important Considerations Before Buying: First things first: The Bose QuietComfort does not have a standard "ANC Off" mode. It is either "Quiet" (ANC On) or "Aware" (Transparency) mode. Additionally, while it features Bluetooth 5.2, users should be aware of the connectivity limitations regarding multi-point pairing.First Impressions & Unboxing:Out-of-Box Sound: When you first wear the headphones and play music via Bluetooth, the bass is quite heavy. However, once you install the Bose app and adjust the EQ modes to your liking, the audio is flawless.Sound Quality: The soundstage is very open and rich. It captures fine details beautifully across the treble, mids, and bass.Bass Performance: The bass is deep and well-tuned. It gives a "Dolby Atmos" feeling, almost like a movie theater sound effect.Physical Controls: The headphones feature manual volume and pause/play buttons, which are extremely helpful when managing music or watching movies.App Compatibility: The Bose app is designed for mobile devices and is not available for Windows/macOS. Consequently, when you connect to a PC or Laptop, your custom app settings (EQ) will not carry over.ANC Sensation: Using Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for long durations initially caused some dizziness or a feeling of pressure. I may just need some time to get used to it.Wired Connection: Surprisingly, there is a 3.5mm jack for wired connections. Using the cable seems to turn the ANC off (which provided some relief from the dizziness mentioned above). It appears that ANC/Transparency is active only during Bluetooth connections, though I am still confirming the exact mechanics of the wired mode.Wired Limitations: As noted in point #5, when you use the 3.5mm wired connection with a PC, your equalizer settings will not be active.Verdict: Overall, these are flawless headphones. I purchased them at the $159 price point, which was a really good deal. While I really wish Bose provided a simple "ANC Off" feature, I am very happy with the sound quality and features after making a few adjustments.Edit: After using it for a while below are some new observations1. Its possible to use multi connect using bose app. You can connect your mobile as well as your lenovo laptop and switch between them for example: You can receive a call in mobile and pause hte movie in laptop and then continue movie without the hassel of changing or pairing headphone. Now thats a plus even if its not bluetooth 5.32. I realized after using for a while the amount of details that is available while hearing songs or movie is just unmatched with any other headphones I have used so far (Most of them were economical headphones though. )3. Noise cancellation is way too good .sometimes feels very strong. I have created custom Home mode where I kept noise cancellation at 30%4. Calls are more clear when making whatsapp or facetime calls. from mobile or laptop... The other end of the family told that its better than tlaking normally from mobile.5. Battery drains bit faster. I dont have exact measure but will update once I have more data.Once again Bose QC has been the only headphone with such a price range to provide amazingly rich voice footprint. in Musics , youtube videos and movies... (Caveat: With help of equalizer )

Just used these on vacation flights and I can’t believe how excellent they are! The noise cancelling was incredible - I was in my own zen zone on my flight and they are so comfortable I could keep them on for hours. Connect instantly to my phone, excellent battery life. The green color is awesome! I owned some Bose over the ear years ago but these are soooo much nicer. Case is super durable and compact as well.

I tested these headphones in a variety of settings, and I would describe them not as completely noise cancelling, but as significantly noise reducing. I have a baby and two toddlers, and sometimes my only break all day is provided by these headphones. I can put them on while still taking care of my kids and listen to a podcast or music for a sensory break. I can still hear my kids if they shout or scream, but my senses are able to really relax and reset thanks to these headphones.One of my favorite features is the ambient aware button, which takes these from noise cancelling (or reducing) mode to full ambient aware. This means I can listen to a podcast while also hearing 100% of everything going on around me. I use this the most when I'm outside running or on a walk and want to listen to something but also for safety reasons need to be aware of what's going on around me. It's also helpful for when I'm at home with the kids and want to listen to music in the background but also need to be able to hear them talking to me.I also love that I can pause and unpause whatever I am playing on my phone directly from a button on my headphones. With a household of constant interruptions...I use this feature way more than I ever thought I would. I also can adjust the volume directly on the headphones too. I can literally leave my phone charging in the other room and control what I need from the headphones alone, despite constant interruptions from my kids.These are also super comfy - they have padded ear muffs and are padded at the top. They stay put when I'm running, which is a huge plus. The material of the headphones also allows me to wipe them down after a run, so they stay clean.I have a baby who had colic as a newborn, which is what made me initially invest in these. As someone who is easily overstimulated by loud persistent sounds, these headphones were worth their weight in gold. I still heard my baby screaming, but these significantly muffled the high pitch of the screaming, and I'd be happily singing along while changing his diaper despite his shrieking...instead of losing my mind like I was without them. I am a much better Mom because of these headphones. Thank you Bose, seriously.

★★★★★These have quickly become one of my favorite everyday devices.The first thing that caught my attention was the color. It looks fantastic. But what impressed me even more was how incredibly comfortable they are. I've owned other premium headphones that started hurting my ears after a while, but these don't. I can wear them for hours, even while lying on my side, and they're still extremely comfortable.The sound quality is outstanding. The bass is deep without being overwhelming, and the overall audio is incredibly clear. I especially enjoy listening to immersive 8D audio tracks. Sometimes it honestly feels like someone is walking behind me or knocking on my door. The soundstage is amazing.I use these while mowing the lawn, walking outside, relaxing at home, cleaning, or simply enjoying music. The battery life has been excellent, and the Bose app makes everything easy to customize.One of my favorite features is being able to switch between full noise cancellation and Awareness Mode. Sometimes I want to enjoy my music while still hearing what's happening around me, and other times I want complete silence. Having both options is incredibly useful.If you're looking for comfortable headphones with amazing sound, excellent battery life, and premium features, these are absolutely worth every penny.Highly recommended.

Update: So it's been almost a year with these headphones now, and I gotta say, maybe my original review was a bit harsh. Yes after 4 hours they can get a bit uncomfortable, but they have definitely been useful. When traveling on a plane I was able to pretty much defense most noises from the outside, which of course was made for that. But as far as being uncomfortable I'd say I pretty much adapted a bit. Before it was definitely noticeable, but now it's not so bad, but definitely should probably take breaks in-between. So I'll bump it up a star as 4 stars perfectly describes not comfortable all the time, but wearing for a few hours and having So many feature. It's really just one thing keeping it f down from 5 stars.----OG post below----So short version. If you want headphones that are great at practically everything, but aren't as comfortable after 2-4 hours then these are the ones for you.Long version:I was looking for a new pair of headphones to replace my $20 over-the-ear open-ear earbuds that I’ve been using for about a year, and unfortunately, I’m not satisfied with my purchase of these Bose headphones.My main issue is comfort. With most headphones, including these, after about 2hrs+ of use, I start to feel noticeable pressure and pain around one side of my ear. I also don’t like traditional in-ear earbuds because they dig into my ears. Since these were advertised as being comfortable for long listening sessions, I expected them to hold up to the advertisement, but that hasn’t been my experience. After 2-4 hours, the pressure around one ear becomes uncomfortable enough that I end up switching back to my $20 open-ear earbuds.The frustrating part is that I can wear my open-ear earbuds for hours without even noticing they’re there, and the sound quality is perfectly decent for the price. The only reason I wanted to replace them is because they’re starting to wear out: the battery drains faster, the case no longer holds a charge, the volume jumps to 100% when they connect, and they don’t support multipoint Bluetooth.As for these headphones themselves, they do sound great. The audio quality is clearly better than my open-ear earbuds, the noise cancellation is solid, the battery life is long, and features like multipoint Bluetooth are very convenient. However, comfort was my top priority when buying these, and that’s where they fall short for me. After extended use, the pressure on one side of my head becomes too much, and I usually end up switching back.I’ve seen many YouTube reviews saying these headphones are comfortable, and I can agree that they feel fine at first. But for going past 2-4 hours is uncomfortable. It’s disappointing, especially given how good everything else about them is.

I bought this after peppering Gemini for the best possible over the ear headphone to tune out the electric drills for an upcoming root canal. I’m sensory sensitive & have always avoided over ear headphones as they seem like “ear prisons”, but due to my inflamed tooth, I cannot tolerate my trusty AirPod pros to do the job for this procedure. Please enjoy my overly detailed review of my workaround found in the Bose QuierComfort headphones.COMFORT: These are so comfortable I was able to try them on even with a symptomatic molar 😮 the top band has a nice soft dense but still lightweight padding on the bottom of the head band as well around the ear cups. I immediately thought “oooooh I could probably even sleep in these!”, which is great for those of us who go on family or group vacations where one might get stuck with a snorer!! On the head & ears these headphones feel very reminiscent of the old corded headphones you would get or later rent on plane trips in the 80’s & 90’s, if those headphones had evolved into the most robust & cushiest form possible.SOUND: Since I’m used to a simple 2 mode setup of noise cancellation and transparency from my AirPods, having the same modes on these headphones works great for my needs. The noise cancellation is quite good. When wandering around my house testing these they easily drowned out my iPad playing podcasts at 50% volume, water from a hand sink faucet, a antique door closing in it's antique framing, & a 1500BTU portable air conditioner at close range. The aware mode works similarly to Apple’s transparency mode, but the overlay of someone speaking to you, as well as the music or sound playing in the background seems to work much more smoothly & provides a more organic sound without the jarring juxtaposition you sometimes get in transparency mode on Apple earbuds.FUNCTIONALITY: I love how these headphones are sort of “floppy” versus rigid, none of the joints lock or pop into place, they pivot & glide. These are perfect for comfort and lower level exertion, but might not be right those looking for headphones that will clamp down tight enough to complete a heavy workout or high output activity w/o falling off. That being said, I absolutely believe I could sleep in these headphones when sharing rooms or on long flights which surprises and absolutely delights me; Normally I can’t tolerate anything on my head while sleeping, including jewelry. The headphones also have a very nice bulk & weight to them. They’re not filmy feeling & quite sturdy, but still lightweight without feeling cheap or flimsy. The texture of the hard plastic of the headphone band and ear cups is pleasant, it’s not gloss smooth so your fingers stick to it, but it’s also not so textured that your fingers have no traction, nor overly hard or bumpy feeling. I also like that the control buttons are on the back of the ear cups, avoiding the feeling of pressing in on the ear canal when applying pressure to manipulate front of ear cup control buttons.STYLE: I LOVE the sandstone color!!! I love white brown & sand colors, & sandstone is a beautiful sandy medium beige. I love this type of color so much but with light-medium neutral olive complexion & medium dark ash brown hair it sometimes can look really off or terrible on me. Happy to report Sandstone is a beautiful neural beige that does not go sideways on olive or neutral skin!! The sandstone color is so classy, & a nice neutral complement.I am extremely pleased with these headphones, they work well, they’re not bulky or oppressively tight, & oh so beautiful. I will update this review after using these headphones to drown out the root canal to better illustrate practical application utility. 😊

I have had the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones for a little over 2 years now and they are by far my favorite headphones. They come with the shell case for easy and portable storage, the bass, mid, and treble can all be adjusted using the Bose app, you can create your own audio transparency/cancellation modes, the buttons are intuitive and easy to use, they are extremely comfortable, and they have sounded great.I ordered these in July 2024 and have used them almost everyday since at the gym, cleaning my house, cooking, and at the office. The battery lasts throughout the entire day and then some and does not give me any headache or discomfort.One if the downsides of the Quiet Comfort headphones is that they can get lost with multi-connected devices. I use Apple products in my day-to-day and have my headphones connected to my phone, iPad, and MacBook and if the bluetooth settings are turned on on all devices, the headphones don’t always connect to the device I am using or they will connect correctly but then disconnect randomly. There is a setting in the Bose app that allows you to select which specific device you’d like to pair with, but can get annoying when having to do this each time I want to use the headphones.I have dropped mine many times and they have held up great with only small cosmetic damages up until recently. The sound quality is starting to sound “crunchy” if that makes any sense, but I think I will be purchasing another pair to replace the one I currently have.I prefer the Quiet Comfort to the Studio Pro Beats and Quiet Comfort Ultras. In my opinion, the Beats are too tight on my head and give me a headache after less than an hours use (I wear glasses which I’m sure contributes to the discomfort), and the Quiet Comfort Ultras are great minus the touch sensor “buttons.” The Quiet Comfort Ultras have great sound quality and have a couple of features these don’t offer, but when they are used during any physical activity, the sensors can get messed up/damaged easily with sweat.

Los tuve poco tiempo ya que me los robaron. Pero puedo decir sin lugar a equivocarme que son los mejores auriculares que me he comprado nunca. Un aislamiento físico muy bueno, y un aislamiento por software de lo mejor del mundo. Cómodos, tienen una enorme calidad de sonido excepcional. Allí donde estéis espero que hagáis disfrutar a vuestro nuevo dueño aunque fue una rata que me robo. Sin rencores amigo.

Moi j'adore ce casque. C'est bose

These headphones are awesome. purchased during amazon prime day deals and was tossing up between these and Sony. I watched heaps of reviews on TikTok and decided on these. extremely happy with my decision.Noise cancelling 10/10.Sound 10/10.comfort 9/10 (can get sweaty when exercising).if you're concerned about how you look in them - I will say make sure you choose a colour that you think will give you colour in the face. I chose the blue and they make me look washed out but luckily I only wear these at home for now! black was not on sale at the time so I wasn't too fussed.

Lacked a lot of functionality I was expecting

I asked my friends which headphones they would recommend. One called Bose QC 35 II, and the other called Sony wh1000xm4. I went to the store to compare both models in real life. Sony wh1000xm4 fell off my head at the slightest sudden movement, but Bose QC stayed on like a glove! I can HEADBANG with these headphones on, work out in the gym, and once I forgot to take them off while bouldering and they didn't fall off! LOVE them so much! Best buy for November.