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 build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong anc (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- 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 26 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 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | - | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 32 | 48 | - | 60 | 32 | 16 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 24 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 20 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling | 92.1 | 66.2 | 92.2 | 42.9 | 67.9 | 13 | 90.2 | 91.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.1 | 92.2 | 90 | 71.6 | 79.2 | 99.7 | 83.2 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.3 | 95.8 | 99.4 | 71.6 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 84.8 | 76.8 | 97.6 | 88.9 | 79.2 | 98.9 | 59.8 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.2 | 97.2 | 84.7 | 91.4 | 50.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A Compare | 87.2 | 82.5 | 92.2 | 92.4 | 65.1 | 28.5 | 93.6 | 97.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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