$299.99
$139.00
Rankings
The Bose QuietComfort 25 delivers classic over-ear ANC performance with a lightweight, comfortable build and up to 35 hours of playback via a replaceable AAA battery. Its wired-only nature and dated connectors limit its appeal for users seeking modern wireless features.
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II offers industry-leading ANC, plush comfort and balanced sound with up to 20 hours of wireless playtime. Its dual-device pairing and fast-charge feature make it a travel-ready choice, though the Micro-USB port and lack of touch controls feel dated.
The Bose QuietComfort over-ear headphones deliver top-tier ANC, long battery life and a comfortable fit, complemented by multipoint Bluetooth and app-based EQ. They are ideal for travelers and professionals who value sound isolation and flexibility, though the price and case size may deter budget shoppers.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers top-tier ANC, plush comfort and immersive spatial audio, backed by up to 30 h of playback and a rich feature set, though its battery life and iOS codec support lag behind some rivals.
The Bose 700 headphones offer premium call quality, adjustable ANC and a solid build, targeting professionals and travelers. While they excel in voice performance and connectivity, they lack a folding design and have a modest battery life compared with rivals.
The Bose QuietComfort 45 delivers industry-leading ANC and all-day comfort with solid battery life and useful features like multipoint and app-based EQ, but it lacks water resistance and high-resolution codec support.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds deliver top-tier ANC, balanced audio and a comfortable, secure fit, making them ideal for travel and commuting. Battery life is strong at 8.5 h with ANC and they charge quickly, though the design is bulkier than some competitors.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds deliver market-leading ANC, AI-enhanced call quality and spatial Immersive Audio in a secure, customizable true-wireless design. Battery life is limited, especially with Immersive Audio, and lossless codec support is absent, but the app offers EQ and firmware updates.
The Bose QuietComfort 20 are wired in-ear headphones that set a high bar for active noise cancellation in a compact form. They offer long battery life and comfortable fit, but lack wireless features and have a non-replaceable battery, limiting their appeal for modern users.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 hours | 24 hours | 22 hours | 20 hours | 30 hours | 8.5 hours | 35 hoursbest | 6 hours | 16 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 235 g | 240 g | 240 g | 250 g | 250 g | 70 g | 194 g | 80 g | 44 gbest |
— | — | — | — | 45 hoursbest | — | — | — | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest | 15 minutesbest | 20 minutes | — | — | — |
| ↓ lower better | 32 Ωbest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 9.1 m | 9 m | 10 mbest | 9 m | 9.144 m | — | — | — | |
0.25 years | 1 years | 0.25 years | — | — | 2 yearsbest | 0.25 years | 1 years | 0.25 years |
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Audio(1) | |||||||||
Noise Cancellation Type | Active Noise Reduction (ANR) | Active | Hybrid | Active | ActiveSense | Active | Active Acoustic Noise Cancelling (ANC) | Active Noise Cancellation | Acoustic |
Connectivity(3) | |||||||||
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.3 | — | — | — |
Supported Audio Codecs | — | — | SBC, AAC | — | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound | — | — | — | — |
Wireless Range (m) | — | 9.1 m | 9 m | 10 m | 9 m | 9.144 m | — | — | — |
Build & Design(3) | |||||||||
Weight (g) | 235 g | 240 g | 240 g | 250 g | 250 g | 70 g | 194 g | 80 g | 44 g |
Foldable Design | — | true | true | false | — | — | true | — | — |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | IPX4 | — | None | — | None | IPX4 | — | IPX4 | — |
Battery & Power(3) | |||||||||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 20 hours | 24 hours | 22 hours | 20 hours | 30 hours | 8.5 hours | 35 hours | 6 hours | 16 hours |
Fast Charge Time (minutes) | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 20 minutes | — | — | — |
Charging Port Type | Micro-USB | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | — | USB-C | — |
Warranty(1) | |||||||||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years | 0.25 years | — | — | 2 years | 0.25 years | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently praise the QC35 II for its unrivaled noise cancellation and plush comfort, calling it a benchmark in the category. They highlight its balanced sound, reliable Bluetooth with NFC, and long battery life, while noting drawbacks such as the outdated Micro-USB port, lack of touch controls and EQ customization, and modest latency for gaming.
Everyday users love the headphones for their comfort, effective noise cancellation, and clear sound, often mentioning they can wear them all day without fatigue. Common complaints focus on the missing USB-C charger, microphone being unusable in wired mode, occasional audio lag, and the absence of an EQ in the app.
“Best-in-class active noise cancellation”
“I love the comfort; I can wear them all day”
“The microphone is unusable in wired mode”
Pick QC45 for longer playtime and foldability; pick the 700 for superior ANC customization, call quality, and smart connectivity.
Professional reviewers praise the headphones for exceptional noise cancellation, rich sound and the convenience of fast USB-C charging, noting the premium price is justified by performance.
Users overwhelmingly commend the noise cancellation, comfort and battery life, while mentioning the bulky case and high cost as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers uniformly praise the QC 45's noise cancellation as the benchmark in the category, noting its superior performance, comfort, and multipoint, while criticizing the lack of ANC level adjustments, limited codec support, and absence of an IP rating.
Everyday users love the comfort and the ability to silence cabin and office noise for long periods, but complain about the inability to fully disable ANC, the bass-forward tuning, limited codecs and the lack of water resistance.
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the 700's superior call performance and adjustable ANC, noting the stainless-steel headband and eight-mic array as major upgrades over the QC35 II. Sound and comfort receive strong marks, but critics point out the lack of a folding hinge, a bulkier case, and touch-control sensitivity.
Everyday users love the comfort, call clarity, and the fine-tuned noise cancellation levels, especially for office and travel use. Common frustrations revolve around accidental touch inputs, the non-folding design, limited Spotify Tap support on Android, and gradual battery wear in renewed units.
Professional reviewers consistently rank the QuietComfort Ultra among the top wireless over-ear headphones, praising its world-class ANC, comfort and immersive audio suite, while noting battery life, iOS codec limitations and a plastic-dominated build as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users love the comfort, the ability of ANC to silence airplane engines, and the cinematic spatial audio experience. Quick-charge convenience and clear call quality are also highlighted, with complaints about reduced battery when using Immersive Audio and a basic companion app.
Professional reviewers praise the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds for their superior ANC, balanced audio, and comfortable fit, noting they rival Sony WF-1000XM5 in noise cancellation but fall short in codec support and spatial audio.
Users love the exceptional noise cancellation, long battery life, and secure fit, especially for travel and commuting. Complaints focus on the earbuds' size, overly sensitive touch controls, and the app's usability.
Professional reviewers praise the QC25 for its class-leading ANC, comfortable lightweight construction, and long battery life that can be replaced with any AAA cell. Sound quality is highlighted as balanced and detailed, and the ability to function without power is seen as a practical advantage. Criticisms focus on the lack of wireless connectivity, limited Android remote support, and the absence of an ANC power switch, which make the model feel dated compared to newer Bluetooth offerings.
Everyday users consistently commend the QC25's noise cancellation, comfort and clear sound, often noting that the headphones still perform well years after purchase. Common complaints revolve around the wired-only design, fragile 2.5 mm cable connector, limited Android remote functionality, ear-pad wear and the missing ANC on/off switch that can drain the battery.
Professional reviewers highlight the QuietComfort Ultra's best-in-class ANC, the innovative CustomTune personalization, and the natural-sounding Bose Immersive Audio. They note the ergonomic design with stability bands as a comfort advantage, while calling out the lack of lossless codec support and the reduced battery life when Immersive Audio is enabled as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently rave about the earbuds' noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfort, often calling them the best they've owned. Common complaints focus on the shorter battery life with Immersive Audio, a bass-heavy default EQ, and the omission of a wireless charger in the box.
Reviewers hail the QC20 as the best noise-canceling in-ear model of its time, praising its powerful ANC and comfort, while noting the high price and limited connectivity.
Users consistently praise the ANC and comfort for travel, but criticize the non-replaceable battery and bulky inline module.
