Bose QuietComfort Headphones Headphones

BoseQCmidrange

Over-ear · ANC · 24h · AAC · BT 5.3

The Bose QuietComfort Headphones sit in the middle of Bose's over-ear lineup, offering the company's renowned noise cancellation technology at a more accessible price. They carry forward Bose's proven ANC algorithms tuned with decades of noise-reduction expertise, delivering quiet that punches well above their price class. Their standout feature is delivering genuine Bose-quality ANC at just $250, making premium silence accessible to a wider audience. These headphones are ideal for office workers, students, and commuters who want effective noise cancellation without spending flagship money. Compared to the Sony WH-1000XM5 at the same price, the Bose offers slightly stronger noise cancellation while the Sony counters with LDAC hi-res codec support. With 24 hours of battery life, a lightweight 240-gram design, and Bose's simple, intuitive controls, they remain one of the best value propositions in the ANC headphone market today.

82

Overall

78

Performance

88

Value

78

Efficiency

Audio

Driver Size35mm
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Form FactorOver-ear

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)24h hours
Total with CaseN/A hours
Fast Charge15min → 2.5h

Comfort

Weight240g
IP RatingNone
Wireless ChargingNo

Connectivity

Bluetooth5.3
CodecsAAC, SBC
MultipointYes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

Active Noise CancellationYes
Transparency ModeYes

ANC Performance

ANC Low Frequency Reduction
35 dB
ANC Mid Frequency Reduction
32 dB
ANC Overall Reduction
36 dB

Battery

Measured Battery Life ANC On
23 hours

Call Quality

Call Quality Score
7 pts /10

Comfort

Comfort Score
8.2 pts /10

Sound Quality

Bass Accuracy
7.5 pts /10
Mid Accuracy
7 pts /10
Soundstage Width
7 pts /10
Treble Accuracy
6.8 pts /10

Use case fit

Android
62/100
Gaming
38/100

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