Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Headphones, Over Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones with Mic, Up To 24 Hours of Battery Life, Black

I have had lots of $40-60 headphones in my life and a few that did noise cancelling, and these blow them all out of the water by a huge margin.

If you have some music on and noise cancelling enabled you will absolutely not hear your kids/wife in the same room unless they yell very loudly or happen to speak sharp/loud/quick at a perfect break in the music. These should be more heavily marketed to fathers everywhere to allow them to get 30 minutes of peace after work. Even without the music on it still blocks out as much noise as an average set of shooting earmuffs.

In the "aware" mode you'll hear everything in your life just as good as you would with a single headset off your ear and the other one on, playing music.

The bluetooth works great, connecting to multiple devices (phone and PC etc) at once with no foolish rules/policies that make it annoying.

The other reviewers saying you have to have an app to use these are definitely wrong. You can install the app if you want extra features but you can also just pair it to your phone/tablet/pc like any other device and use it as-is. That's exactly what I did and it works great with all the standard features you would expect.

Excellent hardware/buttons etc:
- L side button switches between NC and "aware" mode, great feature to have in an easy to hit button
- R side main button: single tap pauses whatever is playing, double tap jumps to next song, triple tap goes back
- R side volume up and separate volume down buttons intuitively located
- On button is also slide-and-hold for pairing: great feature that is impossible to do accidentally
- USB-C charging
- port to use hardwire cable to connect directly if you cannot understand the blueteeth thing or want to play something from a device that has no bluetooth or won't pair.

Favorite feature: plug in the 2' hardwire cable (which has a tiny but good inline mic on it) and let it dangle or tuck in a shirt pocket: you now have a top quality, silent, noise cancelling headset with a good mic (without changing any mode, hitting buttons etc) that allows you to talk on the phone in bliss. Now instead of yelling at my kids to be quiet every 5 minutes that I'm on the phone, I just put these on and have a great phone call.

In the small house that we live in these have made my life a lot better and allow me to let my kids run around loudly having fun at times when I just want some quiet, and when I would have otherwise made them tone it down.

The only downside to know about is that these are effective enough to where you need to be careful not to use the noise cancelling when you have much going on that you need to pay attention to. For example: you would not hear your sink overflowing or a pot boiling over, I didn't hear my woodstove fire getting too hot the other day, you won't hear early warnings of kids having trouble (probably wouldn't hear choking etc but would still notice actual screaming nearby). You would still hear something break or a loud whack etc, but probably wouldn't hear a vehicle pull up in your driveway. It does to some extent take away a major "sense" so you can't use it as often as you might like.

For those other times, like if your wife is cooking and can hear the kids for you if there is trouble, and you just want to relax, I feel like I would almost pay the purchase price of these per week that I got to use them it is so awesome.

This is my first pair of Bose headphones. And am sorry that it took me so long to order them, the sound is of the highest quality. I have owned other over the ear headphones but none of this quality, I know they are a little pricey BUT they are worth every penny.

This is my 3rd Bose headphones I have purchased. I'll admit I'm critical towards Bluetooth sound quality vs. wired quality. My preference has always been wired headphones to experience the best sound quality. I'm glad that this headphone allows you the option to use it either wired or wireless. I'll admit that the sound quality using it via bluetooth is surprisingly impressive. I especially appreciate that you can adjust its tonal quality with its app when using it in bluetooth mode. This was a feature I have wanted for some time and it really impressed me. It surprisingly surpasses the sound quality I experience with my several Beats, Sennheiser and AKG headphones. I'm more than satisfied with this purchase.

I don’t like long technical reviews so here is mine.. I LOVE these headphones! Great sound and very comfortable. I have 3 sets of highly rated headphones and 3 sets of IEM’s, I put these on top of the list.

tried 5 headphones.
apple pro max were the best sound quality, but too heavy.
sony was the most comfortable, but sound was muffled and not clear, esp bass.
these were the best of both worlds.

Husband uses them for listening to music, podcasts, and with his Xbox. He says they are just like our daughter’s Apple headphones……just not as expensive. He loves them and will probably buy another pair to keep at home.

I love these Bose headphones, I can listen to the TV and hear the faintest of sound without hearing the air conditioner. And I LOVE that I can control the volume with the buttons on the side without the ridiculous touch volume control they have now, whether it’s Sony or Bose, yeah it may look sleek, but it does not seem precise as opposed to simply touching the buttons to control the volume. I read comments that many people don’t like the touch control for obvious reasons. Please for the engineers and designers leave the buttons alone, you can make it ergonomic but don’t remove the volume buttons unless you want to press people’s buttons lol

There's just something about Bose quality and design. These headphones are perfect if you're looking for good sound quality, excellent noise cancelling, and--maybe most importantly for me--comfort. I don't know how they did it, but these really are crazy comfy to wear. They have a snug fit to boost sound quality and noise blocking, but they aren't tight at all and have a very nice, cushiony feel. I inevitably get headaches from wearing any other over-ear headphones for very long, but I've gone hours with these on my head and almost forgotten they're even there. I also like that they're not super-duper big and ostentatious. I'm not looking to wear these as a loud fashion statement and I like how sleek they are as-is. And I love the way they fold up to fit in their nice little case. It's the least awkward folding-of-headphones I've seen so far.

I'm not an aficionado when it comes to sound quality, but I can tell you from personal experience and preference that the quality on these is great. Not the best out there, since, hey, you're not paying $600+ for these, but excellent nonetheless for me. You do have to have the volume up a bit to get the really epic listening experience, but that's no different from other over-ear headphones I've owned. The connected app is a no-frills affair that lets you adjust the sound a bit to your liking, and you can create additional listening modes with your preferred EQ, but I've been happy with the as-is modes already programmed into it. Set up with the app was blessedly uneventful. It connected on the first try and I've never had a bit of trouble connected new devices to my headphones. Glorious.

Let's talk noise-cancelling. When that switch is flipped, the world outside your headphones is gone. It doesn't feel unnatural like you're sitting in a vacuum, but it does let you happily escape all the noisy distractions around you and just enjoy whatever you're listening to at whatever volume you prefer. I have to formally announce to anyone else home that I'm putting my headphones on because, aside from physically touching me or doing some acrobatics in my direct line of sight, I can't hear them at all if they're trying to get my attention--which, obviously, I love. Kind of the point of noise cancelling, right?

The design of the headphones is simple and to the point in terms of controls. The last two pair of headphones I owned before these had awkwardly placed buttons for volume and pausing. I would always fumble to find them even after owning them for years. The controls on these Bose headphones are somehow placed just perfectly, and my fingers land on them on the first try every time. It's a little thing since a lot of us use our phones or smart watches to change the song and what not, but when I really am immersed and want to leave all distractions aside, using the controls on the headphones is a nice little treat, and that lack of fumbling to find them goes a long way to allowing me to stay in that happy and calm little headspace.

I want to give these five stars for the price I paid (which, btw, was a sale price of 249.99 USD), but there's a couple of small, intertwined drawbacks for me that puts them at between a 4 and 4.5: the battery life and the power toggle/slider. The battery life is, in a word, fine. My previous headphones went for weeks of sporadic, casual listening without me needing to charge them, but they weren't as fancy and they weren't noise-cancelling. These Bose headphones need fairly regular charging, which isn't the end of the world, especially since--I assume--they use up more battery thanks to the awesomely effective noise-cancelling. It will last a long airplane trip but you'll need to charge it pretty soon after that or else you're going to be sans-headphones for at least part of the flight home.

Then there's the power toggle. In general, I love this little toggle/slider. It's nothing but a tiny, silly, minor inconvenience, but I'm not a fan of the hold-this-for-a-little-while power buttons that also double as the button you need to activate Bluetooth/Bluetooth pairing. I always feel like an idiot when it's time to pair a new device to it and I can't figure out if I need to triple press the power button or what. A nice, small and easily accessible toggle/slider to turn the headphones on and off? Fantastic.

The downside? You sure as heck better remember to turn the headphones off when you're not using them or they're going to remain on until the battery dies. In my experience, with that all-powerful toggle there is no automatic powering off if you leave the headphones out of use for an extended period of time. It will just drain that battery until the headphones are dead. It's a simple solution--just remember to scoot that slider to off when you're done with them! But, lamentably, I'm super forgetful and easily distracted, and some of you might be the same. I've now accidentally left my headphones on three times, and even though it is my fault, I've been pretty bummed that my headphones are totally dead when I pull them out again after that moment of forgetfulness. The automatic powering off after inactivity in my previous headphones is the one feature that I really, really miss. Is this a dealbreaker? Would I go back to those headphones because of this? Absolutely not. But from one concerned, forgetful listener to another, just remember to manually power down, even if you think you're only going to be stepping away from your headphones for two seconds :)

Would I buy these again? In a heartbeat, but I probably won't need to. I've had them for seven months now but, if they're anything like the Bose speakers I've owned, they're going to last me a lot longer yet. Would I pay the full 350 USD price for them? Maybe. I got mine on sale, and they were even cheaper during Prime Day 2024. They're an awesome set of headphones, but if the price is still a little steep for you, maybe add them to your list and keep an eye on it. Bose products tend to go on sale periodically for much better discounts than, say, Apple products, especially around the holiday season.

I recently invested in the Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, and they have exceeded all my expectations! As someone who values high-quality audio and effective noise cancellation, these headphones have truly impressed me.

First and foremost, the noise-cancelling feature is phenomenal. Whether I’m on a busy commute, working in a noisy café, or just trying to relax at home, the Bose QuietComfort headphones create an incredibly serene listening environment. The active noise cancellation technology blocks out external sounds so effectively that it feels like I’m in my own private sound bubble.

The sound quality is top-notch as well. The audio is crisp, clear, and well-balanced across all genres. Whether I’m listening to music, podcasts, or taking calls, the clarity and richness of the sound make every experience enjoyable.

Comfort is another area where these headphones truly shine. The plush ear cushions and adjustable headband ensure a perfect fit for extended listening sessions. I’ve worn them for hours on end without any discomfort, which is a testament to their ergonomic design.

Battery life is impressive, too. I easily get up to 24 hours of playback on a single charge, making them ideal for long flights, commutes, or extended work sessions. And if you’re in a pinch, a quick charge gives you hours of additional listening time.

The Bluetooth connectivity is seamless and reliable. Pairing with my devices is quick and hassle-free, and the connection stays strong even when I’m moving around.

Overall, the Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are worth every cent. They

These Bose QuietComforts are probably the best pair of headphones I have owned. They are extremeley comfortable and the ANC works really well. The audio quality is great and also has options for different ANC controls. Overall, great product. However, I have heard that this item doesn't fit a lot of people with big ears, so do keep that in mind.

I have airpod pro max headphones, and i personally think they’re both great. Difference between them both, max’s a heavier compared to bose obviously because they’re made from plastic. Life battery on my Bose are pretty solid lasts for a while considering i dont wear headphones that often. (I have airpod pro’s) I like the app Bose provides for enchantments for sound quality, registering your device keeps track of battery life status it gives you. Regardless these are 5/5 headphones. Bass is not the deepest, but it’s nice. Quality for sound 5/5. Oh left this part out, i like that i can turn off these headphones than my airpod max’s. Those you cannot turn off unless you have a magnet go between the headphones to disconnect them. Anyways, i would recommend these to anyone! Love’em :)

I tested the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 against the Sony xm4. I cranked my home stereo very loud. I put on the Bose headset and it definitely muted the stereo sound to just a faint sound. Then I tried it with the Sony and with the Sony headset you can hear it louder. It still was quiet but not as quiet as the Bose. So then I tried the new quiet comfort Bose headset and it was even more quiet. That is how I came up with the conclusion that Bose is king.

This is a great headphone for flights. I bought this to replace my Momentum 4's as they previously performed subpar compared to the rest of the competition on ANC performance.

So far, so good. I love the looks of it, ANC performs amazing, and it sounds pretty good with EQ on or off depending on your takes.

Biggest drawback is the limited functionality of the Quietcomfort 2023. App isn't as customizable and there could've been more codecs used like APT-X.

I purchased these as an upgrade and a gift to a person who needed the sound cancellation feature. In trying them out I was still impressed by the sound quality and easy pairing with a smartphone. At times I have used just the sound cancellation mode with no music - like when trying to sleep in the daytime and blocking unwanted noise and dialogue. Battery life is impressive. I can walk for 5 days - a few miles a day and still have battery power left at the end of the week. The only feature I have not used yet is the microphone adapter.

Downsides are basically expense and aesthetics. I am an old man and am used to using headphones rather than earbuds. I still maintain the headphones will give superior sound quality and noise cancellation. These headphones are about 30% more expensive than the QuietComfort 45s that I purchased 2 years ago. Impossible to say if there is a discernible difference in any dimensions of quality for that price increase.

I bought these so that when I use my treadmill, I plug in movie-episodes and watch them. Helps get my focus off "exercising" (lol). Our little tv isn't blue-tooth so I needed headphones. I didn't mess around....I went straight for the Bose and boy, did they deliver. If you can spend the few extra dollars, I highly recommend this product. Extremely light weight! So soft and light and sit relaxing on your head and provide impeccable sound. I love them very much.

I usually stick to Sony, I liked the xm3, 4, tried the 5 and hated it and how CHEAP they felt. There's always a comfort issue with me. I always had to buy aftermarket pads just to get the things comfortable because they always squish into on-ear headphones.

The Bose headphones are the most comfy wireless headphones I've ever owned and it's not even close. The sound is fantastic too. I'm sure the Sony's are "technically" better or something, but what the heck is the damn point if I have to take breaks every 45 minutes to avoid a headache!
Anyway, they sound great, they're very comfortable.
I mostly use "aware" mode and it's miles better than the xm4's I used to own. I can actually hear my surroundings or if someone's trying to get my attention at work. Noise cancellation mode is pretty good too for things like yard work or whatever also.
They were an impulse buy but I'm a huge fan now.

I should also mention they're incredibly lightweight. REALLY good clamp without giving me a headache either. Also unlike the xm5, the build quality is great despite them feeling so lightweight - proving you don't need to sacrifice build quality for weight.

I've had these Bose QuietComfort NC Headphones for about a month now, and I really like how they feel and sound. For context, I have tried out about 5 different pairs in the last 6 years, starting with some Plantronics PRO's back in 2017, which i still use occasionally for travel. Then I moved to some Sony ones which I did not like. All of these other headphones were wireless and noise cancelling in the $100 to $150 range. They each had some shortfall that made them hard to use. Honestly out of all my previous headphoen the Plantronics were the best in quality and durability and Battery life. Sony always had connectivity issues and would crash randomly. Even the mid range model WHCH710N which had a lot of issues. They would randomly crash during zoom calls or listening to music. Happened about 3-4 times a week, it was getting really annoying.

I decided to tier up my headphones because I use them for work daily. I thought it was a worth while investment. I decided to go with Bose because of the name recognition and because I have seen many of my peers use them (Im a Software Engineer).

My first impressions of the Bose headphones were :
- Light
- Easy to setup - reliable bluetooth connection (something Sony was lacking)
- Excellent sound quality (Best sound quality - on par and slightly better than my Plantronics)
- Comfortable (The most comfortable out of all the other headphones I've used)

To elaborate further. A common pain point I've experienced is difficulty pairing and dealing with unstable bluetooth connections with my other headphones. I rightfully assumed that this was a price point issue, because I have not had that problem with the Bose headphones. The Bose headphones were easy to setup, they also have apps to help with it. But you can use them without any apps.

They are very comfortable and fairly light, comparing to others i've used. I sometimes wear these for 6-10 hours a day and I never have that weird ear pain that you can develop from wearing headphones for long. I have very big ears so that is saying something.

Sound quality is excellent. Deep bass with excellent sound range, very satisfying to listen to. They also have a great volume range. This is what Bose is known for so they definitely get this right.

CON 1:
They do feel rather flimsy. For this price point I expected more metal parts. The materials look well made and have excellent form factor. The headphones however are completely plastic from what I can tell. I feel like one good tug would snap the hinges on the ear pieces. This is a serious concern when you're wearing lose clothing or a hoodie. The headphone could get caught in the folds of your clothing and if were to pull hard or fast while going through the motions you might break them. I have no data to back this up obviously because I am not going to throw away perfectly good headphones to test that theory but you can sort of tell by holding them and pulling on them a little.

CON 2:
Battery life isn't great. If I forget to turn them off at the end of my work day they somehow continue to deplete the battery. The following morning they are already at 50% battery. So that is 50% a day with only 6-8 hours of actual work (active use). For reference, my old Plantronics headphones last for several days without needing a recharge. I have gone on to use them for 5+ days without having to charge them. Even the mid-range Sony headphones perform "slightly" better than this. I know it's good practice to turn them off after you're done but one forgets to do that far more often than one would think. There is room for improvement here.

Overall i'd say these are excellent headphones with great sound quality and form factor. Do take a little extra care because they are not the most durable headphones out there. I am happy with. my

Summary:
PROS: Sound Quality, Comfort, Weight, Form Factor, Easy Setup, Reliable Bluetooth Connection
CONS: Battery Life, Durability