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

I was a little apprehensive about spending the money on these, let's be honest they are on the upper side... My daughter has some Beats, and they're not bad at all, but but nose cancelling and I used them for a flight and was a little disappointed. I desperately wanted some noise cancelling ones. I did consider buying a (much) cheaper pair with great reviews, and I did consider the nose cancelling Beats, but went with these instead. Now I can't say that these are better than the cheap ones or the Beats because I just don't know. What I can tell you is that these headphones are EXCELLENT. They are surprisingly light to wear, and are actually very comfortable (my daughter now prefers wearing my BOSE to her Beats). These can be worn for a long time with little to no discomfort. Now, to the noise cancelling. Incredible. If you have nothing coming through the speakers, they still reduce outside noise e.g. a t.v. by I would guestimate 90%. It's difficult to hear someone speaking at a normal voice level. With something playing, you don't hear outside noise. Or I haven't all least. The sound quality. Blew my mind. I had always heard BOSE has excellent sound quality, and my car speaker is BOSE so I did have some good expectations. But the sound is truly amazing. Rich, and creamy like melted chocolate. It literally wraps your body in sound. I'm not sure if it's because of the noise cancelling, but I've never had this level of sound excellence period, let alone with headphones. The sound is also completely customizable on the app, for which downloading and pairing was easy also. I currently have mine set on default setting, I haven't needed to change as I'm really happy with that as it is. Are they expensive? Yes. Are they worth it? Absolutely. My daughter said this will be her next pair. I bought the blue, it's a really nice color too!

I really like this headphones. I've always had an issue finding over the ear headphones that don't hurt the space in front of my ears/my ears themselves. I have an industrial bar piercing so some of the ones with smaller speaker pads can end up hurting after a few minutes. That being said, these are really comfortable, have large speaker pads that entirely cover my ear (piercing included). The quiet vs aware feature is really nice to have depending on the setting you're using them in. Sound quality and volume control is great and when I take phone calls through them I've been told the sound quality is really clear on the other line. They hold battery for a really long time (like multiple days without charging despite being used for several hours each day). Comes with a nice carrying case, an aux plug in adapter and a short USB c cord. I would recommend to anyone looking for new headphones.

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!

In the past have used headphone around $60-$100. And they were good. Used during walks, on airplanes, etc. I thought sound was ok and noise cancelling ok. Bought Bose during prime days for about half price because I lost my other pair, so spent a bit more. First time I tried these on I was blown away. My wife was talking when I put them on and turn on NC and I thought she was messing with me. I just saw her lips moving, but no sound. And music was great. Glad I moved up to this. Very comfortable over ears, had plenty of room for me and very light. I would absolutely buy again.

I’m a layperson, so let me first say I purchased these after much research but based on a “general audience’s” needs. What I mean by that, is my boyfriend mixes music, and while these are high quality this review isn’t for those types of people. This is for more layperson type of needs. 1. I actually used chat gpt to compare and contrast numerous headphones based on my desires so if you’re needing help choosing that was very helpful to me. 2. My needs were as follows: light, comfortable, noise cancelling, color, Bluetooth across devices, and ease of app use. 3. I discovered that these headphones outdo their Sony competition specifically because they’re lighter and they don’t drop Bluetooth when you move to your computer from your phone for example. I found Sony has issues trying to switch back to your phone when on computer. Bluetooth is very important to me and a top need. I switch between devices enough for that to be a serious issue for me. 4. I have a tiny head and am a 5’2 woman. I don’t have large proportions. For example my boyfriend is 6 foot with a large head and headphone weight won’t affect him the same way. For me headphones can literally be too heavy and fatiguing so my other main qualifier was that these are lighter than all but 1 of the top 7 brands out there. 5. The cushion on these is shockingly luxurious and an added bonus. 6. I get a mean case of sensitive ears, I always have. When I run my ears ache, in the cold my ears ache, if I am in a plane they ache. I am part of a certain population percentage (I’ve googled it’s around 30% but fact check me- this is for you though if you are like me) who have ear canals that actually can be very painful with the wrong pressure. For this reason I’m fairly picky about headphones which apply a significant amount of pressure. These headphones have not triggered this issue for me. 7. I wanted good plane headphones and these will be great if I lean my head on the window area. The band doesn’t dig. 8. They look really nice. 9. The color options are cute 10. The case is nice 11. I heard for Sony there was popping on phone calls and it therefore became between these and Apple however apples are very very heavy. I ended up going with these for that reason. I have used them for numerous phone calls and haven’t had the issues, and people hear me easily and have had no issues hearing me. I did have popping once but I think it’s on the end of the person you’re on the phone with. My cousin was in his car shouting into his Bluetooth and I feel if he had been quieter it wouldn’t have happened. The popping has never occurred with music and is specific to a loud shout from someone on their own CarPlay so no biggie. Otherwise zero pop 12. The noise cancelling is exceptional, I put them on and don’t play anything, but can no longer hear my AC at all. You understand generally the sound of constant AC. Like vrrrrrrrrr. It’s completely gone. 13. Soothing without music to just make things less loud. Suitable for autistics who want a quieting incognito headphone that changes, also more comfy than alternative ear covers. (I am AuDHD.) 14. Music can get really loud and nice lots of depth (layerperson opinion but my boyfriend said the sound quality is great and the next step up is just studio mixing headphones) 15. If you wait for prime day or other sales they’re 150$ off usually (better than every other competitors prime or Black Friday deals) 16. They seem durable and collapse in many ways so you can’t easily break them. 17. The app has had no issues for me. Online there’s some app complaints and I have not run into them at all. The app seems to me very easy to navigate.

Four stars because it's uncomfortable to lie down with them on and I definitely can't exercise with them on since it hurts my ears alot (on the inside of the ear, not from the physical form of the headphones). Other than that, I really like them. The color is so so pretty, a pastel blue in the perfect shade. So pretty. The sound quality is good, though the noise cancellation really only drains out consistent sounds like fans or the fridge hum, but not inconsistent sounds like people talking or the TV being on. Still, it's really good at cancelling those consistent sounds. I can sit next to a VERY loud fan and listen to music just fine without being able to hear the fan at all. They're also really comfortable physically, since they cover the whole hear (the way its designed is that the shell of the ear fits into the thing by like going behind the circular padding so nothing is pressing down on the ear) so I could wear them for a long time if I didn't have issues with my left ear that make it hurt the inside of the ear when I wear these for more than a few minutes (but that's just a me thing). But yeah I'd say these are like really high quality. Battery lasts a really long time too. I have to charge them like once a month, it's crazy. The padding is very comfy too. It's on the top part and the earcups as well.

★★★★★ 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.

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.

Ich nutze die Bose QuietComfort seit einem Jahr fast täglich, hauptsächlich für die Spaziergänge mit meinem Hund oder zum Erledigen von Haushaltstätigkeiten. Mein Fokus lag auf guter Akkulaufzeit und dass die Kopfhörer gut zu tragen sind. Verarbeitung & Design Das Produkt wirkt hochwertig verarbeitet. Besonders positiv finde ich das angenehme Ohrmuschekissen, das dafür sorgt, dass nichts drückt am Ohr. Die Bose QuietComfort Kopfhörer erfüllen seine Aufgabe gut. Egal ob via Bluetooth oder mit dem mitgelieferten Kabel, die Verbindung ist immer einwandfrei. Bei Verwendung mit Bluetooth wird einem beim Einschalten gesagt, wie viel Akku noch vorhanden ist, somit kann man auch nicht überrascht sein, wenn der Akku leer sein sollte. Ich persönlich komme den ganzen Tag mit einer Akkuladung aus. Sehr leicht und angenehm zu tragen Klarer Klang, auch bei hoher Lautstärke“ Einfaches Koppeln mit dem Smartphone Es gibt auch die Noise-Cancelling-Funktion - hierbei muss ich sagen, dass Hintergrundgeräusche stark reduziert werden, jedoch nicht komplett ausbleiben - je nach Lautstärke natürlich! Insgesamt haben mich die Bose QuietComfort in meinem Alltag überzeugt. Die Verarbeitung ist hochwertig, die Leistung zuverlässig und die Handhabung einfach. Kleine Schwächen wie das nicht 100 Prozent komplette Noise Cancelling fallen kaum ins Gewicht. Für alle, die gerne und überall Podcasts, Hörbücher oder Musik hören ist es eine klare Empfehlung – und das zu einem fairen Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

The most I ever paid for headphones was $250. But they all had the same problems. Sub par or weak noise cancelling, annoying battery life and were uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. I decided to take the plunge after watching a couple Youtube reviews. They all had positive things to say about these Bose headphones and said I wouldn't be disappointed. Oh Em Gee they WEREN'T KIDDING! You most definitely get what you pay for! The noise cancelling feature is awesome! It blocks so much noise and muffles out annoying high pitch or loud noises. For example: they completely block out my neighbors who talk loud, TV sounds, light stomping. It completely blocks out all outdoor car sounds. For louder noises such as power tools, hammer banging or very loud bass booming sounds, the headphones actually make them a lot more tolerable. They sound a lot more muffled and when listening to music, if I raise the volume it actually makes those loud sounds almost gone. I love it! The battery life for these things also blew me away. I still can't believe I was able to listen to game audio, TV shows, movies and music for 15+ hours straight from the moment I wake up in the morning to the second I take them off to go to sleep and still have another 8-10 hours for the next day all on a single charge! These things are so comfortable. My ears fit perfectly inside the headphones and it never feels like they're pressing against the legs of my glasses which other headphones create discomfort. Lastly, to those that say they had problems pairing these in Windows 11, they weren't detected at first, but all I did was reboot my PC, re-attempted the pairing and it found them immediately. I also made sure to update my motherboard Bluetooth drivers before the headset was delivered. I'm sure that helped too.

These are really goo headphones, I used them when I go running and they don’t even move. Only time they may slide is if you are laying down. Very comfortable and fits perfectly over my ear, doesn’t catch any of my piercings which is one of the reason why I bought these as I can’t use normal headphones or earbuds. Connects really easy, once you download the Bose app it just connects don’t have to keep opening up. Sound quality is really good, blocks out outside noice. The green colour is so nice.

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.