Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling
Legendary hybrid noise cancellation combines with a customizable EQ and spatial audio for deep, distraction-free listening. Plush earcups and a foldable design provide all-day comfort and portability, backed by 24-hour battery life with a quick-charge feature. This headphone is best for frequent travelers and remote workers who need to block out ambient noise for extended periods.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average comfort (16th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202678/100
Sound quality and comfort praised, but connectivity with older devices and noise cancelling compared unfavorably to AirPods Pro.
- Sound quality and comfort highly praised
- Noise cancelling is good but considered less effective than AirPods Pro
- Connectivity issues with older devices reported
- Quality mode transitions and controls appreciated
- Q1 202686/100
Buyers praise exceptional comfort, sound quality, and battery life. Noise cancelling works well, though some report unreliable multi-device Bluetooth and want more EQ control.
- Exceptional comfort for long wear, even 10+ hours in noisy environments.
- Great sound quality with rich bass, clear vocals, and effective noise cancelling.
- Bluetooth multi-device connection drops or has intermittent interruptions.
- Value is high due to price drop; some want better equalization or full silence.
Based on 33 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Codecs | Legendary noise cancellation - Seal yourself in with high-fidelity audio, eliminate distractions, and dive deep into your music. |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 0.991 |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 24 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Bose app |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | - | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 24 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling | 93.5 | 68.1 | 92.3 | 48.9 | 72.7 | 15.9 | 37.6 | 91.6 | 87.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.1 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.3 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.1 | 85.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.6 | 37.6 | 98.1 | 67.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.1 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 70.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 92.3 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.2 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.3 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.5 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 53.1 | 97.4 | 60.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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