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

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!

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.

I bought this after peppering Gemini for the best possible over the ear headphone to tune out the electric drills for an upcoming root canal. I’m sensory sensitive & have always avoided over ear headphones as they seem like “ear prisons”, but due to my inflamed tooth, I cannot tolerate my trusty AirPod pros to do the job for this procedure. Please enjoy my overly detailed review of my workaround found in the Bose QuierComfort headphones. COMFORT: These are so comfortable I was able to try them on even with a symptomatic molar 😮 the top band has a nice soft dense but still lightweight padding on the bottom of the head band as well around the ear cups. I immediately thought “oooooh I could probably even sleep in these!”, which is great for those of us who go on family or group vacations where one might get stuck with a snorer!! On the head & ears these headphones feel very reminiscent of the old corded headphones you would get or later rent on plane trips in the 80’s & 90’s, if those headphones had evolved into the most robust & cushiest form possible. SOUND: Since I’m used to a simple 2 mode setup of noise cancellation and transparency from my AirPods, having the same modes on these headphones works great for my needs. The noise cancellation is quite good. When wandering around my house testing these they easily drowned out my iPad playing podcasts at 50% volume, water from a hand sink faucet, a antique door closing in it's antique framing, & a 1500BTU portable air conditioner at close range. The aware mode works similarly to Apple’s transparency mode, but the overlay of someone speaking to you, as well as the music or sound playing in the background seems to work much more smoothly & provides a more organic sound without the jarring juxtaposition you sometimes get in transparency mode on Apple earbuds. FUNCTIONALITY: I love how these headphones are sort of “floppy” versus rigid, none of the joints lock or pop into place, they pivot & glide. These are perfect for comfort and lower level exertion, but might not be right those looking for headphones that will clamp down tight enough to complete a heavy workout or high output activity w/o falling off. That being said, I absolutely believe I could sleep in these headphones when sharing rooms or on long flights which surprises and absolutely delights me; Normally I can’t tolerate anything on my head while sleeping, including jewelry. The headphones also have a very nice bulk & weight to them. They’re not filmy feeling & quite sturdy, but still lightweight without feeling cheap or flimsy. The texture of the hard plastic of the headphone band and ear cups is pleasant, it’s not gloss smooth so your fingers stick to it, but it’s also not so textured that your fingers have no traction, nor overly hard or bumpy feeling. I also like that the control buttons are on the back of the ear cups, avoiding the feeling of pressing in on the ear canal when applying pressure to manipulate front of ear cup control buttons. STYLE: I LOVE the sandstone color!!! I love white brown & sand colors, & sandstone is a beautiful sandy medium beige. I love this type of color so much but with light-medium neutral olive complexion & medium dark ash brown hair it sometimes can look really off or terrible on me. Happy to report Sandstone is a beautiful neural beige that does not go sideways on olive or neutral skin!! The sandstone color is so classy, & a nice neutral complement. I am extremely pleased with these headphones, they work well, they’re not bulky or oppressively tight, & oh so beautiful. I will update this review after using these headphones to drown out the root canal to better illustrate practical application utility. 😊

★★★★★ 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.

This is the first pair of over the ear headphones I’ve ever owned other than a fairly crappy pair I use for PC gaming. I’m thoroughly impressed and very happy with my purchase. TLDR: Good sound quality, good noise cancellation, easy to set up, comfortable, cute, worth purchasing! The sound quality is great. The bass is addictive and the volume can get really loud if you want to burst your eardrums (like me). I’m no music/headphone expert, but the sound is fantastic and with lossless audio it sounds like people are singing directly into my ears lol. The noise cancellation is fantastic even without any audio playing. I put them on and could barely hear my partner talking to me. When you have music on, even at a relatively low volume, you can’t hear ANYTHING. I’m really looking forward to using these on an upcoming 12 hour plane trip. One thing I will mention though, is that if you have the volume REALLY high, there is some noise leakage. But I would say under 70% volume you’re fine. They’re really comfortable and I’ve worn them for hours with no issues. The cushioning on the ears makes it feel like nothing’s there at all. I have a fairly large head, like so large most sunglasses don’t fit on my face :’) but these fit so comfortably without hurting my head like I expected they would. I’ve ran/walked/danced wearing these and they stay put! It took literally 10 seconds to connect to my phone and all I had to do was hold a button on the headphones. The app they have is great too. There’s an equalizer that allows for extra customization. They’re also just cute headphones!! I know this part isn’t as important as all the other points, but I feel cute wearing them! Some headphones have a weird shape or sit funny on your head but these look normal and are kind of a vibe to wear! Overall I would recommend these headphones! Granted, I got them during a sale for about $170, but if you have the money to spend or want to wait for another sale, I would 100% say they’re worth purchasing.

My husband bought me the green pair as a gift in April and I absolutely love them! They work really well, they have excellent battery life and I love the noise cancellation feature, it really helps during loud nights with my infant. I do think they’re a little pricey, but he bought them on sale and I think they’re worth the on sale price :) I love how soft the ear pieces are, it helps me not get headaches and ear aches like I was getting with AirPods. I was about to connect them to my phone without any issues! The only issue I’m starting to notice, I got these in April and it’s only July now, but as I’m listening to anything using the headphones, it’s started to cut out for a second every couple of minutes and it’s been getting frustrating. I’ve taken good care of them because I want them to last. I haven’t tried resetting them yet, but I’m going to try to do that then give an update later.

I got these just to test them out since it was on sale, and WOW I understand why so many people like them now. They connect easily, can work without bluetooth using the provided headphone cord, the controls are easy to learn, they fit comfortably on my head when i wear it for 3+ hours (most over the ear headphones tend to hurt after about an hour). And best of all music and audio sounds AMAZING in these. And the noise cancellation is real, even without these turned on the world around me is muffled and quiet. And when noise cancellation is on, I cant hear anything around me, and I've tested this feature in a noisy cramped space to really put it to the test. Overall, these headphones are great and worth the price, you get what you pay for with these.

Do these headphones have amazing sound? Yes. Is the noise cancelling function the best you've ever heard? Yes. Are they comfortable to wear? Yes. So why did I drop this down to 3 stars? I've owned countless headphones through the decades, and this is the first time I have ever encountered a set that DOES NOT FUNCTION while you are charging it. Who thought this was a good idea? No matter if you use bluetooth or the aux cable, if you plug in the charge cable, it completely shuts off and does not work until you unplug it. WHAT? I can still use my phone while it's charging. I can still use my vape while it's charging. I can still use my Switch while it's charging. Why tf are these headphones designed in such a way that they become unusable when they are connected to the USB? Unacceptable. Also, the only way to get FULL functionality out of these is to download the app on your phone. Well newsflash, I don't use a headset with my phone. I don't want to get out my phone and navigate to an app instead of being able to control it from my laptop WHERE I'M ACTUALLY USING THE HEADPHONES. And you have to create an ACCOUNT to use the app. I don't want to create yet another account with yet another password for every single device that I own. Can we stop with this nonsense? What's next, an app that grants you access to your toenail clippers? Just let me use my stuff... offline and in the privacy of my home. If it requires an app and a login to work, you failed to build a functional headset. Lastly, this does not come with instructions whatsoever. Are you kidding me? Good luck if you want to know how to actually use your headset. I'd love to be able to turn off the unsettling robot voice that talks for 10 seconds every time I pair it to a device instead of just playing audio. You have to literally Google how-to videos any time you want to do anything, from how to pair, to what the unlabeled buttons are and what they do. I'm honestly flabbergasted at the decision to forego an instruction manual as well as all the other issues I mentioned above. These would be 5 stars if you could use them while charging, did not require a separate app to work (or provided a desktop version of the app at least), and came with some basic instructions.

Los tuve poco tiempo ya que me los robaron. Pero puedo decir sin lugar a equivocarme que son los mejores auriculares que me he comprado nunca. Un aislamiento físico muy bueno, y un aislamiento por software de lo mejor del mundo. Cómodos, tienen una enorme calidad de sonido excepcional. Allí donde estéis espero que hagáis disfrutar a vuestro nuevo dueño aunque fue una rata que me robo. Sin rencores amigo.

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.

Lacked a lot of functionality I was expecting

I asked my friends which headphones they would recommend. One called Bose QC 35 II, and the other called Sony wh1000xm4. I went to the store to compare both models in real life. Sony wh1000xm4 fell off my head at the slightest sudden movement, but Bose QC stayed on like a glove! I can HEADBANG with these headphones on, work out in the gym, and once I forgot to take them off while bouldering and they didn't fall off! LOVE them so much! Best buy for November.