Customer Ratings & Reviews

I rarely write product reviews for my purchases. However, on occasion, I will come across a product that warrants a review, whether it is positive or negative. With that being said, I am pleased to say this is one of my most positive reviews for a product, ever. I have struggled to find well-equipped, high-quality, ACTUAL noise-cancelling, over-the-ear headphones for so long due to my indecisive nature and lack of knowledge on what brand/type/cost is best for me. I usually struggle to the point of just giving up on choosing the best ones, I end up sticking with my ancient, slowly dying AirPods at the end of the day. That is not the case for this situation. I was so exhausted of using AirPods that don’t work half of the time and truthfully, the battery life was becoming non-existent without being on its charger. So, when I saw these Bose headphones went on sale at BestBuy, I sprung into action. I’ve used them consistently each day for about 2 months now. Switching over to these headphones has been an absolute game changer for me and my hectic daily schedule, as I am graduating veterinary school this May. The noise-cancelling power is wild! For example, a person could literally be screaming loudly behind me, and I would not hear even a peep, especially when I put them at the highest noise-cancelling setting. One of my favorite parts about these headphones is the ability to drown out any noise around me so I can focus on my paperwork, read, and study study study. I have always had an inability to stay on task since I was a child, and this annoying quirk resonates as trouble focusing and quieting my thoughts on to one solitary task/project at a time. These headphones have kicked my lack of attentiveness to the curb, and I now feel like I could get anything done with these magic little guys on my ears. The cool feature of these is the various noise modes that you can set them at depending on your needs or preferences in different settings. The modes include quiet (best noise-cancelling effect mode), aware (less noise-cancelling for better awareness of surroundings), music, home, relax, focus, commute (e.g., bus, train, airplane), workout, running, walking, working, and lastly, outdoor mode. You can easily switch between four different modes consecutively just by pushing the button that is conveniently on the backside of the left cuff. The left-sided button can be pressed and held down to readily access your shortcuts, such as Spotify or current battery level. It can also be used to mute a phone call, if needed, by pressing the respective left cuff button twice. There are three identical buttons on the outer portion of the right cuff that are used for: —> increasing/decreasing the volume —> pausing/playing the media (tap once on middle button) —> skipping to the next songs/episodes/etc. (tap twice on the middle button) —> tracking backwards to the previous song/episode/etc. (tap three times on the middle button) —> answering/declining phone calls Not to mention, these headphones hold a battery life like no freaking other. I have had them for two months and I have charged them fully ONCE? Like how does it do that? Nonetheless, I am obsessed with everything about my Bose headphones, starting with the aesthetically-pleasing minimalistic color, shape, weight, and comfortability they carry. Putting them on is like putting soft little sand-colored clouds on your ears. Feels like God himself could have crafted these bad boys when I wear them! Additionally, the headphones connect to a Bose app on your phone so you can adjust your listening preferences, bluetooth device connect-ability, and a multitude of other little intricacies that are extremely simple to navigate and change at any time you like. I am no Bose expert or product review specialist by any means, but I feel as though these deserve five stars for the impact they have made on my daily life! Bose products have become my Roman Empire. Thank you for listening and taking the time to read this. I hope my review will not cause you to have tunnel vision in what products are great vs others. Everyone has their own opinions, needs, and preferences, and I would hate for you to not love them as much as I love them. Overall, I hope that this review helps you decide what YOU want out of your next high-quality headphones purchase! Take care, and happy headphone hunting :)

It's been a while since I've bought a set of headphones, my last set lasted me about 5 years before they started crapping out on me. I have an old Bose headphones from the early 2000s that sound good still, but they don't have things like ANC, Aware/Transparency, or any of the nifty features that the Bose app offers like adjusting the strength of the noise cancelling, setting functions, ect. The sound quality is what you would expect from Bose, it's great! Pairs well with Spotify, the action button is programmable to a minor degree, it's nice to have. Only thing I will say is for $350 dollars, it would not have killed Bose to make the band a little stronger, plastics work nicely but for crying out loud this is a premium headphone set! The Ultras are a little better, for $80 dollars more and you get what feels like a metal headband. I would give these a 4 1/2 star rating cause everything else about them is worth the price point but the headband arms being plastic is a let down. Battery life is great! I can go a few days with them, another issue is sometimes videos on my laptop will pause between each other. Not sure why. Sometimes I get static, but I think it might be interference from other devices. TLDR : They are worth the money, but the materials of the headband could be better.

I got these a couple months ago and I’m pretty satisfied with them. The sound quality and the noise canceling is great. I did notice while listening to music there will be random really short static, but it’s not often enough to be a deal breaker. Aware mode is new to me, but it’s okay. Battery life is great. I listen to music while sleeping and it only goes down by 10-20% by morning (8-10 hrs). They’re also pretty comfortable, even while sleeping. This is my first pair of headphones and I got them discounted. Idk how they compare to other headphones at a similar price, but I wouldn’t pay full price for these.

I was hesitant to buy it or not, I don’t regret it, the noise cancellation is incredible, it’s worth buying this model if you listen to music casually and are not too demanding.

I never had overhead headphones before, but these are perfection, the color is amazing, and the fact that I can change, the modes is awesome, the battery life is amazing, I am so happy that I purchased these instead of the Apple headphones.

These headphones are great, long battery life, solid audio, and comfortable perfect. Plus noise cancelling is also very very quiet.

Bought this for my wife for Christmas 2023 and she absolutely loves them. In the past 3 months, she uses them for anything and everything from phone calls to simply some alone time to jam out. These have effectively replaced her 1st Gen AirPods Pros she’s used for a while now and have to be one of the best gifts I’ve gotten her. She’s fairly forgetful when it comes to charging things, which works out well since these hold a charge for so long! I believe she can get 6-8 hours of constant and consistent use with the noise cancelling active for the curious. These headphones are a better, more robust option than the AirPods Pro Max and I’d recommend them to anyone.

Comfortable over-the-ear headphones with excellent battery life. Bluetooth was very easy to use and I particularly like the multi-source capability.

They are AMAZING. They sound so good, the battery is great.. zero complaints. And best buy delivered so fast! If you are hesitant like I was, DON'T BE!!

Sounds amazing and the battery life is also great!!

Terrible! Fell apart after 2 uses. The sound was amazing though

These Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones are a great choice for anyone looking for comfortable, noise-canceling headphones. They really do live up to the name QuietComfort as I find the noise-canceling feature to work well and the over-the-ear cups to be very soft and supple. I use headphones regularly for work and leisure so comfort and quality are both a must. I downloaded the Bose Music app in the Play Store and I appreciate being able to adjust the EQ of my audio on the QuietComfort headphones. I was able to tweak the bass, mid range, and treble to bring out the best in the music I listen to. The app allows you to adjust the level of noise cancellation and create different scenario modes that the single button on the left headphone will rotate through. Personally, I just like having Quiet and Aware mode to toggle between to quickly be able to shut out external noise or be aware of my surroundings. I can definitely hear a difference when I switch between Aware and Quiet modes. Quiet mode really gets rid of sounds like air conditioning or the dishwasher. It’s so nice to be able to shut off or greatly diminish all those sounds in my small home and just focus on the audio. I’m excited to take these with me on plane rides in the near future. Comfort is a must, especially as a glasses wearer, and I will say these headphones are so soft and the pressure is just right. My ears fit very well in them and unlike other over-the-ear headphones, my ears don’t touch any hard pieces inside the ear cups. I also appreciate the very clear L and R markings in the ear cups so I can easily put them on the right way. The left headphone has a singular button which toggles between the modes that can be configured in the app. The right headphone has a power switch that also activates Bluetooth connectivity, the charging port, and a set of 3 buttons which control volume and playback. I chose the headphones in “white smoke” which looks like a warm gray, a very modern color choice. Connecting via Bluetooth was simple and fast. I was able to connect the QuietComfort headphones to my Google phone with no issues. This set of Bose headphones comes with a hard case, auxiliary cable, and charging cable. I love the flexibility of going between a wireless and corded connection because I’m able to plug into an audio interface and listen while I record audio files. Bose proves to be a great brand that delivers high quality products. Overall, I really like the fit and audio quality of these Bose QuietComfort headphones. The battery lasts over 20 hours which has been wonderful because I’ve only had to charge them once so far since receiving them. They are super comfortable and sound great. I can definitely recommend this pair of over-the-ear headphones.

The Bose QC Noise Cancelling headphones! TLDR - Lightweight and super comfy headphones! Out of the box, you get the headphones, headphones case, a charging cable (USB Type A to C), and a 3.5mm audio cable. Pros: > Build quality feels good and premium. The headphones are super comfy and I can wear them for hours without having any ear fatigue/pain. The ear pads are pretty plushy and create quite a tight seal for very good noise cancelling. The headband is flexible with a good amount of tension (as to not move/shift), so these headphones should fit comfortably for many different people. These headphones hardly moved/shifted when I was working out. The buttons are very tactile and give good feedback to confirm presses (unlike some of my other headphones which have buttons that are very mushy providing little tactile feedback). > Pairing is pretty straightforward and super simple. Sliding the bump toggle halfway turns on the headphones and sliding it all the way to the right puts the headphones into pairing mode. I appreciate this method more than the push/depress & hold methods which are found on many other headphones (e.g., Sony XM5s). I’m able to switch pretty easily & quickly from my phone, iPad, Macbook Pro, and other devices. > Audio quality is quite nice and I would say it’s pretty much on par with my Sony XM5 and this goes for the microphone quality as well! When connected to my gaming desktop or laptop, I noticed there isn’t much lag at all when playing games so that’s a big plus (especially crucial for FPS games). > Battery life is pretty good. I usually have the volume @ 70% and was able to go easily go two days with these (8+ hours each day) before needing to charge. Your mileage may vary but overall, it should last easily a full day with constant usage, which is more than enough for most users :) Cons: > None yet so far. I have been using these for the past week and they have been stellar. Though the Bose QuietComfort WIreless Noise Cancelling headphones come with a high price tag, they are totally worth it. I would highly recommend these to anyone that is looking for wireless over the ear headphones!

I've been listening to music, podcasts, and watching movies with these Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over The Ear Headphones for the past week and I am smitten with them. They have become my go to / primary dedicated headphones for listening. They are very comfortable for extended listening sessions. I've fallen asleep with them on, I am a side sleeper and they don't bother my ears. I don't fall asleep with headphones on often lol, but the couple times I have.. they did not bother my ears or sleep. Once I woke up with them on the floor, so I guess I knocked them off my head and they did not take any damage. Build quality is excellent, I wouldn't snooze with them everyday or just toss them in a bag without the case though. The headband is quite strong and sturdy. I gave it the old twist / flex test and it doesn't creak at all or feel like it will break. The headband is actually a little flexible. I own quite a few sets of headphones and earbuds ( I won't mention brand names) But These Bose Quiet Comfort are quite possibly the best sounding headsets I've ever owned. My music library touches just about every genre, and it all sounds amazing with these headphones. I like to use the bass booster setting in the Bose app because I like to feel the bass a little, but I leave mids and treble at 0 and every note is loud and crispy clear. The bass does not completely overpower everything else but you can still feel the bass thumping on your temple a little.I think Bose has re-established themselves as the best in sound quality with these. I smile every time I hear a little note or sound I missed / didn't notice before with other headphones before. You definitely will not be disappointed with them. Battery life is excellent but they do take a lil while to charge. So I would recommend topping them off when they get between 20-40% if you plan on being away from a plug for a while. The right ear cup has volume controls, charging port and the power slider. The left ear cup has an AUX port and a button to toggle between "quiet and aware" modes. Would I recommend these headphones? For sure! I love them and would gladly buy another pair if I need to replace them.

The Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noice Cancelling Over the ear Headphones are a very solid pair of headphones that provide comfortability and premium sound. The headphones are super lightweight, have a solid, premium build, and best in class noise cancelling. If you have not heard a pair of Bose noise cancelling headphones, then you are missing out. There is a reason you see Bose all over airports and traveling in general. At first, you are in disbelief on how quiet the outside world gets when putting on and firing up these headphones. They will allow you to immerse yourself in whatever you are doing, be it work, play, or just to tune out to the outside world. The QC headphones have up to 24 hours on a single charge, and they themselves charge with a USB-C cable, which is now the go to for most electronics devices. If you are in a rush, these headphones can charge for 15 minutes and give you up to 2.5 hours of playback time. To accompany your headphones, the Bose Music app allows you to pair, and adjust sound controls to your liking in a simple, easy fashion. If you are Spotify user, pressing and holding the Action button, then pressing again to have Spotify offer music suggestions (This is all setup in the Bose Music app). Overall, I believe these are one of the best, if not the best noise cancelling headphones you can buy on the market. Bose has the history and reputation that they have worked hard to earn, and these headphones are the embodiment of this work. You will not be disappoint in these headphones!

After spending some time with these headphones, I can confidently say they are my absolute favorite. They are very comfortable for long-term use. They fit completely over my ears, so I experience zero fatigue. The ear pads and the headrest pad are insanely soft. These are perfect for long sessions at your desk or listening to music on the go. I work so much at my desk with work, school, and then video games; these are a perfect all-around fit. The all-day battery actually lasts all day long. I've noticed they also hold a charge really well. I left them at 70%, and two days later, when I turned them back on, they were still at 70%. They connected seamlessly to my iPhone. If you have the battery level widget on, these will display their battery level along with your other connected devices, which I love. Of course, they will work with Android as well. I recommend downloading the Bose Music app to have the best possible experience with these headphones. The noise cancellation is top tier. They do a great job of blocking out any unwanted noise. The carrying case they come with is great quality, and it comes with a little pouch where you can store the charger and the included 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable. There's also a small tag in the case that guides you on how to fold your headphones so that they fit in the case perfectly. I love these headphones! They're my new daily driver.

Bose has always been known to make high-quality products that sound great, so I was extremely excited to try out the new QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling headphones. While I have been impressed with the build quality, nice sound, and high tech features, there are just a few things that keep these from being a “perfect” set of headphones. The Bose QuietComfort headphones ship in a sleek box, and included along with the headphones are a hard-sided carrying case, a USB-C charging cable, a 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable with an inline microphone, as well as warranty information. Inside the package is a QR code that will send you to the Bose Music app that is used to control the settings on the headphones. Downloading was simple, and my headphones were paired in a matter of seconds after I had finished charging them up. The Bose Music app really comes in handy when using the QuietComfort headphones, as it allows for customization options that aren't accessible by any other means. I appreciated that you can easily switch from “Aware” mode, which pumps in the ambient sound around you, and “Quiet” mode, which is noise cancelling. You can also create a custom mode that blends the two, with a slider used to dial in how much noise cancelling you want (or none at all). Unfortunately, there is no option to just use the headphones in Bluetooth mode with neither Aware or Quiet turned off; one or the other (or a combo) must always be activated. I found that the sound while in Aware mode was actually not that intrusive when it came to amplifying the sounds happening in the outside world around me. Basically, it did not sound overly harsh or synthetic that I was being fed in the ambient noise by the headphones mic system. Noise cancelling is also very good on these headphones, probably the best I’ve ever heard. While the QuietComfort headphones use fancy technology to achieve these results, it helps that the headset cancels out a fair amount of noise just by putting them over your ears. With the noise cancelling off, I noticed that I already had a hard time hearing the people around me; once the noise cancelling is turned on, it’s very much as if you’re in your own private world. I haven’t had a chance to use these on an airplane, but I’d imagine they would be excellent at negating some of the annoying noises found on most flights. Now here’s where we get to my first problem with the Bose QuietComfort headphones. The seal around your ears that is responsible for that awesome reduction in ambient noise, is also something that I’ve found I can only tolerate for small amounts of time. The sense of pressure on my ears is so noticeable, that it reminds me of in-ear earbuds and why I have a very hard time wearing those types of headphones. I thought that maybe it was only when the Quiet mode was on, but this sensation was persistent throughout my testing, and occurred even when the headphones were turned off and being used with a cable. The first day I had these, I wore them for about a total of 5 hours, and tried to ignore the feeling in my ears. Over the course of that night and the next day, I had a headache and my ears felt like I had been listening to music at full blast. I recognize that this is something that affects everyone differently, and that some people likely won’t notice this at all. However, I thought I should mention it, in case someone (like me) is very sensitive to headphones that create a strong seal on their ears. The upside is that aside from that sensation (for me), these are some of the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. The headband is soft and padded, and the super squishy earpads are large and completely go around your ears. The inside of the cups is also deep enough that I never noticed my ears touching the drivers or the sides of the cup. Each side is adjustable using sliders that extend plenty far enough for my big head, with room to spare. On to the sound. (For testing, I used an iPhone 13, a MacBook Pro, and an Xbox controller with a 3.5 mm headphone jack). The sound profile of these headphones is very different when in Bluetooth, versus playing with the included cable. On a Bluetooth connection, the sound slightly emphasizes the bass, and the mids and treble sound defined, and thankfully the highs are also not too harsh. What is strange, is that if you push the volume past about 70 percent, the bass starts to artificially roll off as you approach 100 percent. I imagine that this is done to lessen the chances of blowing out the speakers (?), but what's interesting is that when played with the audio cable (no Bluetooth), you can push the volume to the max and easily tell that these headphones can handle it, no problem. While I don't listen to things at full blast all the time, I like knowing that I can raise the volume, and every facet of the sound will follow along. The artificial bass cutoff with Bluetooth turned on is so noticeable, and I honestly have no idea why they implemented it. Additionally, the QuietComfort headphones get LOUD in Bluetooth mode, but once again, with the dimmed-down bass at the top of the volume range, I saw no reason to push it to 100 percent. Audio quality with the included cable is like a totally different headphone. When playing music with the cable, the QuietComforts sound incredibly neutral, with bass that borders on anemic at times. Thankfully, the actual tone of the sound range is great, with tons of detail in the mids and highs, with genres like rock, country, and classical sounding pretty amazing with the power off. I do wish that the bass was more pronounced, but it can show itself in some more bass-heavy tracks found in hip-hop and electronic music. Overall, the audio cable sound was impressive, even if I wish there was just a touch more bass. As for the cable, this is definitely a weak point of the Bose QuietComfort headphones. While it has a mic (that works fine for phone calls), it is incredibly thin and flimsy feeling. Additionally, I didn’t measure it but it barely made the length from my headphones to my side pants pocket where my phone was. It also does not have any inline controls, so you cannot change the volume, answer calls, press play/skip, etc. This feels like the absolute bare minimum Bose could have included with these headphones, and almost urges you to use them in Bluetooth mode. Other things I didn't cover: -There are buttons on the headphones, for volume and controlling tracks/answering phone calls. These can’t be used when running the headphones via the cable (I tried). -There is another button used to switch between modes, or tell you the battery life (via a voice in the headset). -Battery life is rated at about 24 hours per charge, and I believe it. I haven’t timed exactly how long I’ve been using these in Bluetooth, but the charge lasts a very long time. -Cable charging is done with USB-C, so that is a plus! Although the included cable is so short I’m not sure how useful it is. -The Bose Music app lets you adjust the EQ of the headphones, which is nice, though I’m not much on using EQs on my phone to begin with. -Build quality is great, these headphones feel sturdy enough to hold up for the long haul, and all of the materials used feel great in the hand. Overall, I believe that Bose has created a great set of noise-cancelling headphones, with only a few downsides. I do think Bose could make improvements when it comes to being able to use Bluetooth without Quiet or Aware mode; no artificial bass cutoff in Bluetooth mode; and a better audio cable. If you’re looking for exceptional noise cancelling with good sound quality, and don’t mind the few issues I noted, the Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones should definitely be on the top of your list!

They're back! These have been the standard for noise cancelling headphones for many years. I know many folks who swear by them. The active noise cancelling that Bose uses is about as top notch as it gets, and although I couldn't notice a more refined sound profile while the noise cancelling was enabled. What I did notice and really enjoy though - when noise cancelling is enabled, you can turn your music up to a quiet whisper. As someone who enjoys studying or doing some of my more intricate hobbies that require concentration, I can turn down the sound around me while also keeping the music low. Wonderful! The build quality on these is rather typical. Bose goes out of their way to make these headphones comfortable, but they're not made to be durable, so try to treat them kindly. The headphones don't feel cheap, but you won't want to bend them all over the place either. If you haven't used the "Aware Mode" before, it's just like the transparency modes you'd find on competing audio solution. The difference though? This aware mode is refined. It doesn't sound hollow or artificial, the sound just seems a bit more "filtered". It's hard to describe, but it's a sound profile that doesn't bother my ears when listening to the world and my headphones at the same time. I was able to get around 20 some hours of audio out of these before the battery was critical, and the Bluetooth range on these is pretty decent - about 25ish feet inside my house. Small feature shoutout: The customizable shortcut button on these headphones? It's super cool. I have it set to shuffle Spotify and give me a random playlist, just by holding down the button for a moment. I'm using this all the time now! You can customize this feature in the app - there's also an equalizer in the app for anyone interested. All in all? If you've tested Bose's QuietComfort headphones before, you know you'll get great noise cancelling and clean audio. To everyone else, I recommend testing these out and seeing if the sound profile and noise cancelling fit your needs.

I usually use AirPods Pro 2nd gen earbuds for listening to music. However, I’m planning a trip that includes a 10 hour plane flight so I bought these to get me from airport to airport. The advertised 24 hour battery life should be more than sufficient. They feel comfortable enough that it shouldn’t be a problem wearing them for extended periods of time. When you buy Bose you expect great sound and these don’t disappoint. I can hear a full range of sounds and they have so much bass response that I decided to use the EQ to boost the mid and high in comparison. ANC works great, and on quet mode seems to shut out most sounds. I haven’t worn them outside yet, but inside sounds like my humidifier totally disappear. However, I don’t feel that “Aware” mode boosts outside sounds nearly enough and leaves them somewhat muffled, especially compared to Adaptive mode on my AirPods Pro. I can hear other sounds, they just aren’t as loud and clear as I would like, and it is difficult to have a conversation with my headphones on.

These noise-canceling headphones in a black matte finish are incredibly comfortable and sleek! I couldn’t be happier with them. The noise cancellation feature is fantastic; it effectively blocks out distractions, making them perfect for neurodivergent folks like me. The sound quality is amazing too. The bass is rich, and the overall clarity enhances my music and podcasts tremendously. Plus, they’re super comfy for long listening sessions, which is a big deal for me. The battery life is impressive; I can go days without needing to charge them, and when I do need to charge, it’s fairly quick. I also appreciate how easy they are to control. Everything is intuitive, so I can take calls without fumbling around. Overall, these headphones have become essential in my daily life. They look great, sound even better, and I can’t recommend them enough!