Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones

Pros

• Comfort during long use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Lightweight construction, large ear cups and plush pads keep the QuietComfort very comfortable over long sessions, and this review again notes they feel virtually identical to the already comfy QC45 for long flights and full workdays.
• Clamping force comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Button control usability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Simple physical buttons for volume, playback and modes are easy to find by touch and can be customized in the app, so everyday controls feel intuitive and more reliable than the touch surfaces used by many competitors.
• Carry case quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  A compact fabric-wrapped zippered case provides solid protection without adding much bulk, with dedicated space for cables and the folded headset that makes it easy to slip into a carry-on bag.
• Weight comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  At around 240 grams the headset feels very light on the head, and both earlier feedback and this review emphasize how little fatigue it causes even after hours of continuous wear.
• Portability/foldability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  The headphones fold and rotate to pack small, and together with the compact travel case this makes them particularly easy to carry in backpacks or carry-on luggage compared to bulkier over-ear designs.
• Ear cup padding quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Soft vegan-style leather and plush memory-foam earcups provide a pillowy feel around the ears, keeping them cushioned and comfortable across long listening sessions without significant pressure points.
• Noise isolation (passive) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  A snug over-ear fit with large ear cups creates a strong passive seal that blocks much external noise and stops sound leaking out, which in turn helps the active noise canceling perform even better in everyday use.
• Multipoint connectivity reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Active noise cancellation effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Active noise canceling remains excellent for travel and commuting, cutting low-frequency rumble from engines and street noise by roughly 10–30 dB so the cabin and bus ride feel much quieter, even if a few newer flagships and Bose’s own Ultra still block slightly more overall.
• Noise cancellation adjustability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Quiet, Aware and up to two custom modes with a ten-step ANC slider plus a Wind Block option let listeners fine tune how much outside noise they hear, making these headphones flexible from quiet offices to loud, breezy streets.
• Detachable cable convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
• Bluetooth connectivity stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Bluetooth 5 point 1 connectivity has proven stable for music and video across phones and laptops, providing a reliable wireless link even if it lacks the very latest radio features or high-resolution streaming options.
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Despite their low weight, the QuietComfort feel solid and well put together, with hinges and plastics that come across as durable and premium enough for frequent travel and daily commuting.
• Design and Aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  An understated, classic Bose design available in several muted colors gives these headphones a refined, low-profile look, with this review noting they are almost indistinguishable from the older QC45 aside from the optional green colorway.
• Included accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Included accessories such as the USB-A-to-C charging cable, sturdy travel case and detachable audio cable cover the basics for flights and commuting, and while an airplane adapter is no longer bundled, this review notes most modern aircraft no longer require one.
• Software/setup simplicity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Setup and pairing stay simple through Bluetooth menus or the Bose Music app, and once you get past the initial privacy consent the software largely stays out of the way, keeping the overall experience easy even for non-technical users.
• Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Battery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Battery life still lands in the mid-20-hour range, with this review measuring just over 27 hours of continuous playback, enough for several workdays or multiple long flights on a single charge plus quick top-ups over USB-C.
• App ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  The Bose Music app remains clean and straightforward for updating firmware, renaming the headset and adjusting ANC, modes and EQ, but this review notes you must accept a privacy prompt to use it and many owners may rarely open it after initial setup.
• Sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
  Warm, bass-leaning tuning that many casual listeners enjoy for background and travel listening remains the QuietComfort signature, but this review also finds the heavy sub-bass and treble quirks can make some tracks sound a bit strange or fatiguing compared with more neutral rivals.
• Audio-video sync accuracy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Limited to SBC and AAC over Bluetooth 5 point 1, the QuietComfort generally keeps audio and video in acceptable sync for casual watching, but some sensitive listeners may still notice a bit of lag in games or fast-paced action scenes.
• Bluetooth pairing speed ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Pairing over Bluetooth 5 point 1 is quick and familiar whether you start in the app or system settings, though this review notes the initial connection may occasionally fail before succeeding on a second attempt.
• Microphone quality for calls ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  The microphone delivers call quality that most listeners rate as okay to good, sounding clear enough for everyday mobile use even if it lacks the richness and consistency of the very best boom or office-focused headsets.