Bose QuietControl 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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong anc (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong mic (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average battery (3th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
What owners think
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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 QuietControl 30 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| 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 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | - | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietControl QuietControl 30 | 83.4 | 80.1 | 33.3 | 27.3 | 3.1 | 93.3 | 46.1 | 68.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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