Bose QuietControl 30
Adjustable active noise cancellation lets you dial in how much ambient sound to let through, backed by a 23g neckband with a contoured, soft-touch design for all-day comfort. Bluetooth 5.0 with NFC pairing enables reliable wireless connectivity, and the StayHear+ QC tips add passive isolation for consistent audio at any volume. It’s best for commuters and office workers who need to seamlessly shift between blocking distraction and hearing announcements.
form factor in-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
40 Overall Score
Price ¥0
Snapshot
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | neckband |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Multipoint | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietControl 30 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Soundcore P31i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 50 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietControl 30 | 86.8 | 84.3 | 35 | 31.5 | 3.8 | 94.6 | 55.7 | 54.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 80 | 73.3 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 90.8 | 97.5 | 92 | 97.4 | 94.5 | 73.3 | 87.6 | 89.8 |
