
The Ultimate Noise-Cancelling Experience: A Deep Dive into the Long-Tail Bose QuietComfort 35 II
In a world filled with constant distractions, finding a way to tune out the noise and focus on what matters can be a daunting task. That’s where the Bose QuietComfort 35 II comes in – a revolutionary noise-cancelling headphone designed to provide the ultimate listening experience. In this article, we’ll delve into the features and benefits of this long-tail model, exploring what sets it apart from the rest and why it’s a must-have for anyone seeking a seamless audio experience.
A Brief History of Noise-Cancelling Technology
Before we dive into the specifics of the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, it’s essential to understand the evolution of noise-cancelling technology. The concept of noise-cancelling headphones dates back to the 1950s, when the US Department of Defense began developing noise-reducing headphones for pilots. The technology involved playing a "negative" sound wave to cancel out background noise, effectively creating a quieter listening environment.
Fast-forward to the 1990s, when Bose introduced its first noise-cancelling headphones, the QuietComfort. This pioneering product set the standard for noise-cancelling headphones, offering a more comfortable and effective way to reduce ambient noise. Since then, noise-cancelling technology has continued to evolve, with advancements in materials, design, and algorithms leading to improved performance and user experience.
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II: A Masterclass in Noise-Cancelling Technology
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II is the culmination of decades of innovation and refinement in noise-cancelling technology. This long-tail model builds upon the success of its predecessors, incorporating cutting-edge features and materials to provide an unparalleled listening experience.
Noise-Cancelling Technology: Active vs. Passive
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II employs active noise-cancelling technology, which involves using one or more microphones to detect ambient noise and generate a "negative" sound wave to cancel it out. This approach is more effective than passive noise-cancelling, which relies on physical barriers to block out noise.
Adaptive Noise-Cancelling: The Key to Success
The QuietComfort 35 II features adaptive noise-cancelling technology, which adjusts to your environment in real-time. This means that the headphones can detect and adapt to changing noise levels, ensuring a consistent and effective noise-cancelling experience.
How it Works: A Closer Look
So, how does the adaptive noise-cancelling technology work? It’s quite simple, really. The headphones contain a sophisticated algorithm that analyzes the ambient noise and adjusts the noise-cancelling signal accordingly. This process happens rapidly, allowing the headphones to adapt to changing noise levels in a matter of milliseconds.
Other Key Features
In addition to its impressive noise-cancelling capabilities, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II boasts a range of other features that make it an ideal choice for music lovers and commuters alike.
Wireless Connectivity: Seamless Listening
The QuietComfort 35 II features wireless connectivity, allowing you to listen to your favorite tunes without the hassle of cords. This means you can move freely, whether you’re exercising, commuting, or simply relaxing at home.
Long Battery Life: All-Day Listening
The headphones offer up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, making them perfect for long flights, road trips, or extended listening sessions.
Voice Assistant Integration: Hands-Free Control
The QuietComfort 35 II is compatible with popular voice assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control your music, calls, and more with just your voice.
Design and Comfort: A Focus on Ergonomics
The QuietComfort 35 II boasts a sleek and ergonomic design, with ear cushions and headbands crafted to provide optimal comfort and support. The headphones are also surprisingly lightweight, making them easy to wear for extended periods.
The Verdict: A Masterclass in Noise-Cancelling Technology
The Bose QuietComfort 35 II is a game-changer in the world of noise-cancelling headphones. Its adaptive noise-cancelling technology, combined with its sleek design and impressive feature set, make it the ultimate choice for anyone seeking a seamless audio experience.
Conclusion
In a world filled with distractions, finding a way to tune out the noise and focus on what matters can be a daunting task. That’s where the Bose QuietComfort 35 II comes in – a revolutionary noise-cancelling headphone designed to provide the ultimate listening experience. With its cutting-edge noise-cancelling technology, sleek design, and impressive feature set, this long-tail model is a must-have for anyone seeking a seamless audio experience. Whether you’re a music lover, commuter, or simply someone looking to enhance your daily routine, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II is an investment worth considering.

Great sound quality. I’ve been missing out on a wonderful listening experience. When I wear these headphones I’m able to just focus on the music without background noise. The music comes out so clear and you can appreciate every little beat.
I like that I can ask Siri to change the song by just the touch of a button on the headphones. They are very comfortable and easy to use
Great sound quality. I’ve been missing out on a wonderful listening experience. When I wear these headphones I’m able to just focus on the music without background noise. The music comes out so clear and you can appreciate every little beat.
I like that I can ask Siri to change the song by just the touch of a button on the headphones. They are very comfortable and easy to use
Hard to improve upon! I received the Bose QC 35 II’s a few days ago. The first thing I noticed was the sleek case and how the headphones fold up to fit in a small area. That makes it nice for travel!
I was surprised Bose came out with a second generation of the QC 35 headphones already. Bose added a Google assistant button on the left ear cup for summoning google assistant. So, on the right ear cup you’ve got the button for Siri and on the left, you’ve got Google assistant. I’ve never used google assistant so when I got the headphones I downloaded the google assistant app and gave it a try. I have to say she responds much faster than Siri does but I haven’t got the chance to see all that she will do yet but it seems promising.
The fit and comfort is second to none! I’ve owned many top brands of headphones and the QC 35’s are the most comfortable I’ve ever worn. I’ve got slightly big ears and there is plenty of room!I can wear these all day!
The sound is excellent. I’ve played music in bands most of my life and listened to music for 45 years so I know when a headphone or earbud sounds good and when it doesn’t and these sound quite good for Bluetooth and they seem to be louder than the first generation of the QC 35’s which made me very happy. I like to jam sometimes so I want them loud!
I got the flat black version and they look sleek,classy and modern. Very nice looking headphones that I’m proud to wear anywhere. The cups have big markings inside the ear cup to immediately tell which way to put them on when you pick them up. I’ve had some brands that have a tiny little “L” or “R” that you can barely see.
The buttons are perfectly placed. No searching needed. Just reach up your hand and they are right there. Easy to find and easy to use.
I’ve heard some people complain that Bluetooth headphones can’t sound good because you lose some of the signal when using Bluetooth but I have to disagree. Bluetooth has came a long way and the QC 35’s second gen headphones sound very very good. Yes, there may be some high dollar boutique hand made headphones that might sound a little better but you have to have a cord and an amplifier with those. Who wants that? I want portability with no wires to get tangled up in or caught on things and Bose has come close to the perfect all around headphone with these. I highly recommend them!
Great sound. These bose headphones have really exceeded my expectations from sound quality to durability. I love the noise cancellation and theu arw extremely comfortable on my ears, not like other headphones that promise comfort and leave pain. The carge will last about 8-9 hours. The volume is amazing also the calls are clear and without static. I love the up to date design. A big plus for me is the carry case that comes with it, making it easier to store away. These are great for being on the go or just simply working out doing chores around the home. For me it gives me a little quiet time from the kids and their demands. I highly recommend these.
Great sound. These bose headphones have really exceeded my expectations from sound quality to durability. I love the noise cancellation and theu arw extremely comfortable on my ears, not like other headphones that promise comfort and leave pain. The carge will last about 8-9 hours. The volume is amazing also the calls are clear and without static. I love the up to date design. A big plus for me is the carry case that comes with it, making it easier to store away. These are great for being on the go or just simply working out doing chores around the home. For me it gives me a little quiet time from the kids and their demands. I highly recommend these.
Beyond what I had expected. So I have had these for about 3 weeks now. I am in love with them. The noise canceling feature is awesome. High, low, and off. I can actually tell a difference between all 3. With music, movies, calls, and even silence. Yes… silence. I have 14 year old autistic son. He has severe sensory issues. We have been in the market for good noise canceling headphones with the right supports for him. I completely understand the quality of the chose name for these. It provides the perfect amount of quiet. Whether you are listening to something or not and they also provide the perfect amount of comfort. So we have been sharing them lol. I need music to get through my day. Mowing, working out, or just trying to relax. They’ve been perfect for tuning the world out and tuning into what I want. I love that I can basically choose what I do and do not want to hear. I have quite a few of Bose products. I love them all for different reasons. They are Are all in their own field of exceptional. I can sit and read a book while listening to soft music. I can fall asleep listening to white noise sounds. I can walk around and have hands free calls and not hear anything else going on if I choose it that way. I absolutely hate having calls any other way now. I love watching shows and movies through them. I feel like I am actually there. I live in a household with constant sounds, it’s nice to tune them out. The battery is long lasting. I can use it for days before having to charge them. I use the app to connect to all of my devices. Makes everything super easy.
Even let’s you rename all of your Bose products. I love the simplicity of these. The comfort… all around great headphones. I would definitely recommend these to any and everyone.
Great sound. Bought these today and have had them on since i bought them! It puts me in another place having them on and the sound is amazing!
The reason im giving it 4 stars is because when you sit in front of a fan or if its windy you can hear the wind cause of the new mic feature! Its kind of annoying. Would be a nice update if you were able to shut the mic off. The pin holes on the ear is where it comes from. If you cover it with your finger it goes away. Ill put it in the pics.
Great sound. Bought these today and have had them on since i bought them! It puts me in another place having them on and the sound is amazing!
The reason im giving it 4 stars is because when you sit in front of a fan or if its windy you can hear the wind cause of the new mic feature! Its kind of annoying. Would be a nice update if you were able to shut the mic off. The pin holes on the ear is where it comes from. If you cover it with your finger it goes away. Ill put it in the pics.
QC 35 II rules! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] compared with the closest competitors, I bought these blindly w/o trying them, awesome product finishing, great quality sound + Google assistant incorporated makes life easier! Highly recommended!!! Altamente recomendados!!!
QC 35 II rules! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] compared with the closest competitors, I bought these blindly w/o trying them, awesome product finishing, great quality sound + Google assistant incorporated makes life easier! Highly recommended!!! Altamente recomendados!!!
AMAZING IT HAS BUTTONS vs Beats. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, I am the type of person who misses buttons on electronics.
They is everything tap these days?
THey have great quality buttons that press with ease. Their user experience in the app and pairing the headphones are amazing
They are CRAZY light weight and the noise cancelling is awesome.
I did try my boyfriends model of Beats the over the ear bigger black ones.. I hated them. The single button on the cuff was confusing to me, The rubber on the top pulled at my hair and irritated my scalp.
BUT the Bose have a felt/soft top and I just love these so much. Totally worth the price.
My only two complaints are; I wish when custom you could choose white for the cuffs and under the head & I wish their was an ambient noise option.
AMAZING IT HAS BUTTONS vs Beats. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, I am the type of person who misses buttons on electronics.
They is everything tap these days?
THey have great quality buttons that press with ease. Their user experience in the app and pairing the headphones are amazing
They are CRAZY light weight and the noise cancelling is awesome.
I did try my boyfriends model of Beats the over the ear bigger black ones.. I hated them. The single button on the cuff was confusing to me, The rubber on the top pulled at my hair and irritated my scalp.
BUT the Bose have a felt/soft top and I just love these so much. Totally worth the price.
My only two complaints are; I wish when custom you could choose white for the cuffs and under the head & I wish their was an ambient noise option.
Custom QC35 II. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my QC 35 II headphones after about 6 weeks on order. The fit and finish of the selected colors met my expectations for the additional cost of the custom headphones. This is my second pair and the first pair of customized headphones. The first pair (silver) still works, but I wanted a specialized color. These work perfectly for my uses which include connecting to my iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There are times when connecting to the mac where a video is already playing and the voice starts out of sync. Restarting the video resyncs the audio and video. This also happens with other Bluetooth headsets so it is not isolated to the QC 35 II. I completely enjoy the perfection of these headsets. I would buy another pair if I didn’t already own two.
Custom QC35 II. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received my QC 35 II headphones after about 6 weeks on order. The fit and finish of the selected colors met my expectations for the additional cost of the custom headphones. This is my second pair and the first pair of customized headphones. The first pair (silver) still works, but I wanted a specialized color. These work perfectly for my uses which include connecting to my iPhone, iPad, and Mac. There are times when connecting to the mac where a video is already playing and the voice starts out of sync. Restarting the video resyncs the audio and video. This also happens with other Bluetooth headsets so it is not isolated to the QC 35 II. I completely enjoy the perfection of these headsets. I would buy another pair if I didn’t already own two.
My favs. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive had these headphones for about a year now and loooove them. Great battery life. Was able to fly from NC to Canada and not need to worry about charging at all. The audio is great as well. I use these for everything including drowning out people who talk to me while working out. They are the perfect wireless headphones. Everyone needs them in my opinion… top notch audio!!! Id recommend and even buy a second pair just because…
My favs. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive had these headphones for about a year now and loooove them. Great battery life. Was able to fly from NC to Canada and not need to worry about charging at all. The audio is great as well. I use these for everything including drowning out people who talk to me while working out. They are the perfect wireless headphones. Everyone needs them in my opinion… top notch audio!!! Id recommend and even buy a second pair just because…
best ever,,dont look any further!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] have bought prime headphones over 15 years,, got this one before the google assistant feature,, have travel long flights costs lately and the amount of comfort,,battery life and sound quality make them the kings!!
best ever,,dont look any further!! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] have bought prime headphones over 15 years,, got this one before the google assistant feature,, have travel long flights costs lately and the amount of comfort,,battery life and sound quality make them the kings!!
I love it it’s the best I hade
Amazing sound and noise canceling. These surprised me as how quiet they are and I haven’t even turned on the noise canceling. Just putting them on makes most of the noise go away. And they are very comfortable. Of course given Bose sound it sounds amazing. I can connect to my pc and my phone at the same time so I don’t have to switch back and forth.
Decent. For the money, there are better choices. The QC45’s are Bose latest in a long line of noise cancelling headphones.
To be fair, I’ve owned several pairs of NC headphones ranging from cheap amazon cans to the Sony WH-1000xm3, the latter being the best for comparison to these from Bose.
I consider myself an avid listener.
First, the good: Solid build quality, fit and finish are superb. Lightweight on my head. They do just fit over my ears, and are very comfortable. The noise cancelling is effective: fairly noisy environments are reduced to a whisper… but just a notch below the Sony WH-1000xm3 in effectiveness across frequencies. Battery life also looks really good so far, so that shouldn’t be a worry, even with the noise cancelling active the entire time. A full charge should last you at least 22-24 hours.
The not-so-good:
The Bose music app seems to be required to get the full use of the headphone features, so I installed that. Two things immediately jumped out at me: I have intermittent connection issues between my phone and the qc45’s. After a song or two, I have to force close the app to have it reconnect. Annoying but not a deal breaker, and something they will surely fix in software down the road, as it is still early days. The more serious issue is there is no equalizer in the app, the need for which isn’t obvious until you give the headphones a listen:
I’m not sure if it’s a hardware limitation or the factory tuning is just off, but the highs and mids are very hot, and the bass is a little light for my liking. With the Sony app, I can just dial in the EQ to my liking (not that any adjustment was even needed for the sony’s). So this seems like a huge omission on the part of Bose. I’m taking two stars away, with the hopes that it can become a good product with software updates. If the kinks cannot be worked out, I would take another star off, and in the meantime I believe Sony and Sennheiser both make a superior product for the money.
Amazing!!!! These are hands down the best over the ear headphones I have ever owned. When they say they are noise canceling, they mean it! There is a button you can press on the side to completely cancel noise or allow a little of background noise if you prefer. They come in a handy little case to carry chargers and whatnot in which was a nice surprise. I had zero trouble getting them to connect to Bluetooth. Probably one of the quickest set ups I have ever done. I had the app downloaded, the headphones synced, and music playing all in under five minutes. They are also so comfortable to wear. I was expecting a bulky fit for over the ear headphones and these blew me away by how comfortable and lightweight they are. I wore them for hours last night and had no problem. The battery life is really good too. They came 70% charged out of the box and was still at 60-something percent even after wearing them all night. I’m honestly so impressed with them and would give them more stars if I could! The sound is so crisp and pure. They honestly make the music sound better than it already was!! I’ve always been a huge fan of Bose quality and these do not disappoint! I will never buy another brand but Bose from now on!
Amazing Bose sound. These headphones are extremely Comfortable when on your head-they don’t catch on my hair or make my ears feel sore like so many headphones tend to do. They have really good noise cancelation and they are Bose so obviously they have great sound. They are easy to connect to your phone through Bluetooth. The body of the headphones is very flexible. There are many flex points in them. I wish the charger it came with was a bit longer, but it’s a universal one so you could use any compatible charger, I think. The only downside is when I put them around my neck they feel like they might choke me, even extended all the way. This is unfortunate because I really prefer to drop them onto my shoulders when not in use.I will say that my husband doesn’t have the same problem, so maybe I just have a short neck. That’s really the only downside I can think of-these have amazing sound, which is the most important!
Bose is the Best. Growing up in a house full of musicians I’ve always been exposed to Bose products and know the quality of the products are reliable. Bose has been the preferred product for years when it comes to sound! I love these headphones! When the package arrives you just know what’s inside is going to be great! They are packaged very nicely and with care and arrive in perfect condition! I love that they come with a case for storage and carrying around! The charger cord fits neatly inside the little side pocket. The first touch of the headphones you know that they are better than anything you’ve experienced! They are more than comfortable when you wear them they are soft to the touch and yet still noise canceling keeping the sound of themselves in your head; it’s like you are in another world when you turn on your favorite music! They are also easy to connect to your phone or whatever you prefer to use them with. I like that I can also pause the music and answer calls through them or even decline the call with the side button. The buttons are simple and self explanatory! These make a wonderful gift to yourself or anyone else! I highly recommend!
The best headphones I have ever owned. I love the noise cancelling high quality sound these headphones bring to my ears. It’s amazing how clear the music/voices come through. They were simple to set up with or without the Bose music app. You can hook it up to your Bluetooth or go through the app. Through the app you can hook up your smart speakers, have multiple users make playlists and have all your music/podcast apps in one place. Its so easy. Love the comfort of the padding on the top of the head and also around the ears. I will not be able to buy another brand ever.
AMAZING! High quality noise cancelling headphones. Comes with hard shell storage case, charging cable and aux cable. The headphones are extremely comfortable and literally cancel all the noises around you. Setting outside I didn’t realize all the noises around me such as the wind, crickets, etc. Until I put these on and it was complete silence. Music quality is also amazing, super clear and has good bass. Automatically syncs to your phone when you turn the power button on. Also has buttons to pause/play and volume up/down. These are literally the best noise cancelling headphones I’ve ever owed and would recommend these to anyone.
High quality! My family is obsessed with these Bose noise cancelling headphones. My daughter sings at the top of her lungs with no regard to anyone around her. My husband listens to videos on his phone with these and my son uses these on his tablet. Easily connect to any device with the app. The headphones fold down to fit into a gorgeous case. Great battery life.
Amazing. These Bose quiet comfort 45 wireless headphones are legit. Amazing sound quality. Easily syncs to any device. Cancels all extraneous noise. Absolutely worth every penny and I would recommend to everyone.
Use for everything. Since day 1 I have been trying these out with it all. Bluetooth to my phone, connected to my treadmill while exercising daily and at work connected to laptop. When I say it cancels all outside noise it 100 percent does. I love the no distractions. I can actually get my work done. Ear phones are very soft and comfortable. Easy to wipe off and clean after working out. Battery life is amazing. Lasted way longer than expected. Basic black color is versatile and sound is everything I expected and more. No complaints at all. 5 stars. Perfect bass for rap and hip hop.
They have great sound and are very comfortable. totally extraordinarily satisfied with this set of Earbuds the sound is magnificent and I had other sets but not like these that inexplicable sound, and very easy to connect, they are so comfortable they do not move much less they fall off they stay very well in place and do not hurt your ears, very satisfied.
Best earbuds to date! TLDR: music, watch movies, calls 100% worth it!!
Some times my left earbud would disconnect for a few second, Then reconnect.
These were so simply to sync to my iPhone and iPad! The sound is so immersive and the noise canceling feature is a MUST have trying to get work done if you have kids and work from home.
They last me 2 days and charge rapidly int he provided case!
I would definitely recommend these to anyone wanting a quality pair of earbuds!
High quality sound and amazing features. These Bose QuiteComfort Earbuds ll are very well made and delightful to use. From the second I put them in and heard that tone to calibrate to my ear, to hours later of use, they have been very enjoyable.
The app walked me through a lot of the features and sizing the ear buds to my ears for a correct fit. I had to experiment with a few size adjustments before I found the perfect fit. They include 3 different soft silicone ear tips and 3 different stability bands you can mix and match so you find the right one for your needs.
The app is very useful and free to download. I like that I could make my own modes for noise canceling levels and label them. It also provides tips and more insight into the features available. The app is also needed to perform updates on these earbuds. I had an update waiting upon setup and they continued to work while it was preparing the update. The app provides access to change your preferences like Bluetooth connections and shortcuts so you can set everything how you like.
I use these most of the day at work because I work outdoors and they help the time go by quickly. It doesn’t take long to charge them from the case and I found myself placing them in the case periodically and they were ready to go again by time I was ready to use them. The sound quality on these Earbuds is amazing. It truly brings you into your music and its like a small concert inside your head. Paired with the noise canceling of these buds and you have a very pleasant experience and you are submerged in the music.
The noise canceling on these earbuds id unparalleled in the buds category. With aware mode activated you are still hearing your surroundings and almost feels like they aren’t in. When it detects a loud noise it cancels it out automatically. When placed on quiet mode they tune you out of the surroundings for a very immersive experience with your audio. The touch controls on these are great and worked well. You just have to slightly touch them. They are so simple and easy to control.
Phone calls on these have been crystal clear and everyone says they can hear me well. Overall these have been the best ear buds I have owned. You can use them for work, exercise, or just for fun around the house. They are sweat and water resistant also which is something I need because I do sweat while I work. I would definitely recommend these earbuds and they are amazing.
BOSE does it again! When I hear Bose I think superb! The go to brand for audio! The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Series II, Noise Cancelling True Wireless has 5 star audio quality! The sound quality is fantastic with these earbuds and the noise cancellation is excellent with the max setting for the Active Noise Cancelling making these some of the best noise cancelling earbuds. If you are looking for a pair of earbuds for when you travel these are it! If you like complete noise cancellation during other activities then these are it! Comfortable, adjustable wings and tips, small charging case that can fit in pocket, Sharp looking design. The app keeps it easy to adjust the equalizer and modes. I definitely recommend to everyone whether it be casual users or audiophiles.
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WORLD’S BEST NOISE CANCELLATION EQ
ADJUSTABLE EQ
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UP TO 6-HOUR BATTERY LIFE
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Amazing Earbuds! Wow. Wow. Wow! OK, first of all, I had read great things about these earbuds active noise cancellation technology being nearly or as good as over ear headphones and I was still absolutely blown away when I finally got to try these. I tried them on in my living room with my air conditioner on full blast for a sound test. The earbuds went in and within two seconds the active noise cancellation kicks in and everything just goes silent. I thought my air conditioner cycled off. I took the right earbud out and I immediately could hear the air conditioner in my right ear and then two seconds later the active noise cancellation in my left earbud turned off in response to my removing the right earbud and I could hear the air conditioner in my left ear. I tried this a few times because it seemed like no matter how many times I witnessed it, I still wasn’t sure if the air conditioner was turning off or if these earbuds were really that good at canceling outside noise. It’s that impressive. It’s almost unreal. If you want to make your daily commute through the city more peaceful, these earbuds will turn your ride in the subway into quiet meditation time. Close your eyes and you might forget where you are. OK, onto the sound and the Bose music app. Connection was quick and easy. A quick look through the app and I was very happy to see that there’s an equalizer built in to suit whatever it is you’re listening to. I sampled the bass as high as I could and found it very satisfactory. These earbuds won’t blast your ears but why would you want to? You can hear everything in perfect clarity. You can practically hear the air being pushed out the studio speaker vents in little puffs with every beat of bass. Beautiful. Next up, Whitney Houston came on and I hit the trouble as high as it would go and found crisp, clear tones that really brought her voice up front and center. Very nice. Personally though, I found listening at the equalizer baseline to be the best listening experience. I tried connecting to my iPad and streamed a movie in HD sound and was able to hear details I’ve never heard before. It really makes you feel like you’re in a soundproof booth with headphones on. I’ve read people mention they feel large in the ear. They feel perfectly fine to me. In fact, these are the most comfortable earbuds I’ve ever owned. They fit really well in my ear, snuggly in place but not painfully snug. I’ve worn these for a few hours straight without any discomfort at all. I gave them a hard head shake test and they stayed put in my ears. Volume control is also nice and easy. A little swipe up or down on the side and volume follows suit. They also handle phone calls very well but let’s face it, we’re not buying these for the phone calls. Range and battery is great. I was able to walk around my house a solid 30 ft or so before losing connection and with a 6 hr battery life with 3 full charges in the case I get 24 hours of listening time on a full charge. So those are the pros, let’s talk about the cons. There are none. I can’t find a single thing wrong with these earbuds. I’m trying to for the sake of this review, but I can’t. Listen, this isn’t a 7.1 sound system in your personal home theater, these are earbuds, and as far as earbuds go, dare I say these are perfect? Quite possibly. Now, I don’t know if I’m what you would call an audiophile, but I love and appreciate good music and quality sound and these Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 absolutely bring it. The ANC technology alone is so impressive by itself, couple that with being able to listen to HD sound in that perfect backdrop of silence and clarity is really next level. At $300 they’re not cheap, but if you can manage it and you want the best listening experience you can get, these earbuds are an absolutely joy.
Top quality audio. As with every Bose product, the quality of audio is really top notch, refined and well balanced. The product is extremely compact with a sleek and stylish design. It quite seamlessly connects with any bluetooth device and comes with eartips to give you a comfortable fit.
The QC earbuds are really good at noise cancelation which makes for excellent sound quality when listening to music or using it for calls quality is extremely good when using the earbuds for that purpose.
Battery life isn’t great while lack of wireless charging is also a potential negative. Touch controls and app connectivity aren’t great.
amazing sound quality. lacks some features. I rate these headphones a 4 out of 5 mainly because of the sound quality but I have a few things I’m disappointed in especially because of the price point.
i really wish the bose name wasn’t so large on the side of the earbud it’s so distracting wish it was maybe smaller or on an edge.
it has no wireless charging BUT that means it weighs less not an issue for me.
there is no indication on the case that says anything about the battery and its a bigger case than other types of wireless earbuds but significantly smaller than past bose cases so that’s good.
there isnt a button that allows you to open the case which means that the case opens too easily also from my experience.
the magnets don’t really help the case stay closed.
the process to pair it is a little difficult. first of all you have to have the app which i don’t like and a lot of other wireless headphone don’t need an app but if you want to customized your sound quality these are a great option.i like the ear buds that just pair with the phone by Bluetooth but this is definitely very technical
The best part about these headphones is that they do live up to the Bose name in terms of noise canceling. It feels like it adjusts to the sound intensity. The quality of calling people is good also because it’s very clear. I do agree that the charging time for the earbuds lasts about 6 hours with no issues.
Again, you can customize the sound quality on the app.
As most earbuds, these come with 3 different soft silicone ear tips and 3 stability bands but for the price I do think there need to be even more tip options for a good fit for everyone
These look big in my ears but I was suprised they aren’t heavy. I do wish that again for the price point that they would come with the option of over the ear holders too.
It seems big but they do have a lot of features especially the swiping on the outside of the earbud wide portion that’s unique and there’s enough room for your finger to slide easily and a groove to know when to stop
You do need to use certain functions on certain earbud and not that can be done on either one.
The quiet and aware modes are unique and I’m glad there two options, you may need to play around to get used to them. I personally like the aware mode as it allows for more background noise to get in and I can still pay attention to other things, but there is an area you can change the noise cancelation and tailor it. I think you can only use the voice feature on the right earbud. you can’t use one earbud independent of another at the moment uless you leave both outside the case but i did read it may become Available in an update.
you also have to be careful with the amplifying power of these earbuds because some sounds are so loud in your ear. personally i do not walk around with earbuds i only use them to work out but would definitely not wear these all the time if I was looking for that option without removingsome of the noise canceling because its so intense almost like wearing earplugs. PLEASE add a find my earbud feature to the app it’s really needed!
Overall i think the sound quality is great but some of the convenience options aren’t available and are actually better on some less expensive options
Best wireless bluetooth headphones we’ve ever had. This review is for the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Series II, Noise Cancelling True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, Soapstone. So, my husband has had probably close to 9 earbud sets over the years of different brands. He has had some that were horrible and some that were decent. Most claim to be noise cancelation but really are not. We have never had one like the quality of Bose until now and all I can say is WHAT A GAME CHANGER!! To go from lower end brands to Bose really shows you what you have been missing all this time and shows you what noise cancelation really should be. These are easy to set up and use and the ear buds fit perfectly and comfortably in the ear. There is an app to use these with. They are lightweight and have good volume. It’s been a week and my husband says there has been no static or issues. The noise cancelation we put to the test because my husband always likes to talk to me while he is shopping if I am not with him and normally I can not hear him because the background noise is louder than he is but with these you can not hear anything going on behind him and he is completely clear. I highly recommend these ear buds. Seriously spending the extra gives you quality! We can never go back now.
Quiet and quality. These earbuds are phenomenal. They let out a sound that personalizes a nice cancelation profile specifically for your own ear canal. When in quiet mode, I have to stand next to a speaker to even know if it’s on because the noise cancelation is so great with these. The only drawback with these is that when I’m running in them, they tend to pop in my ears because of the inner seal. It just takes getting used to it.
Excellent sound, easy to use — best in class. Firstly if you download the app and just follow the simple instructions, its very easy to setup on your iPhone or Android (we are a mixed use household). The ear buds fit in very nicely – ergonomic design — as expected from Bose’s reputation. There are a few fittings you can try on to make it fit nicely into your ear.
The sound quality on the Bose has always been above par (own multiple Bose products, including the Quiet Comfort headphones in pink) – this one does not disappoint. The noise cancelling can be turned on or off. Charges easily and retains charge pretty well.
Cannot think of one negative thing to say!
These sound amazing. These headphones have really good sound quality. I was surprised at how crisp and clear they sounded when I first heard them. It has a really clean sound and its satisfying to jam out with them. Theres an app to download to get extra options. You can mess with the equalizer and get it to your liking even more. Theres a sound canceling mode to really engulf in music. Also theres an aware mode to still hear whats going in around you. They’re really easy to set up and not many buttons. You can also take calls or use vouce assistant. I love that you can turn the volume up and down and change songs easily. They also fold and fit great in the case it comes with. You can also connect them with the included wire if you don’t have bluetooth. These are definitely my new favorite over the ear headphones.Jam with these if you love music.
These are awesome! These headphones are the best sound quality and most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn. The first time I used them, I was at chemo for 5 hours and wore them almost the whole time and they didn’t bother me at all. They really do cancel so much background noise. I finally don’t have to turn on closed captions while watching shows. The charge seems to last a long time, all of that use plus more at home has only taken it from 90% to 80%. The only bad thing I have to say about these is that I do have to fiddle with it a bit to get it back in the case (but not too bad), and I wish an instruction booklet came with it. It says to download the app for setup, which I did and setup was simple enough. But there are features I haven’t figured out yet that I’ll have to look up how to do (for instance it says you can toggle back and forth between two devices that are paired). I did have one glitch happen when connecting to my laptop (Surface) where it would only connect the mic, but a simple turn it off and on again resolved the problem. It connects seamlessly to my iPhone. I absolutely love these. They are great quality.
They work great. So these headphones work great. So first, I love that they come with their own carrying case. This helps to keep everything together. It comes with a charger cord but you will need to have your own adapter. It charged fast. It has a QR code that can be scan to download the app. I was very easy to use. I was able to connect it fast and easy to bluetooth to start using. It canceled out all the background noise. Very lightweight and portable. This headset has been so convenient for me while Im at the gym. Overall, it is a great product to use.
Perfect. I used to orefer earbuds but have recently started liking over the ear headphones more. They are definitely more comfortable and do way better at noise canceking. I love the color of these. They match anything I wear. Included is a case for them. They fold down smaller to fit in the case.
The headphones themselves fit my ears so well. The actual part that covers your ears is more oblong shaped so they fit the shape of ears so much better than round shaped ones. The cushioning on them is so soft as well. The noise canceling on these are perfect. They actually drown out other noises whether you have music playing or not. The bluetooth paired easily with my Samsung phone without any issues. And pairs flawlessly everytime I turn them back on to use again. The sound quality is great. The bass in songs actually sound good and lyrics are clear. Definitely recommend.
Best budget headphones Bose ever made. So I was looking for an upgrade from my Bose QC25’s and was really tired of losing dongles left %26 right so I thought time for an upgrade! I was deciding between nc700 for $299 at Best Buy or $349 from Walmart. So I took the risk with the more expensive ones and I wasn’t disappointed!
Bass was there but wasn’t over powered the mids and highs. The instrument separation is well done! And the custom equalizer was a great addition to the headphones.
Great sound and noise cancelation. I’ve never experienced noise canceling headphones quite like these before. The fact that I can even turn off the noise cancellation is even more unheard of for me! The headphones are lightweight, don’t feel like theyre smushing my head, and the sound is phenomenal. The headphones and app are extremely easy to set up and use. The best for staying focused while cleaning or studying
Can withstand children! So there’s pros and cons to these. I’ll start with cons, first off they make my ears so sweaty. I use them while cleaning and that makes you hot already. Second, I’m not a instructions type of person so I like to see how easy they can work without reading them, and they’re kinda confusing at first. You definitely need the instructions. Lastly, They’re kinda weird with all the ways they can move and be manipulated. Some people may love that. I like simpler things so for me it sucks. But the pros! They outweigh the cons! They have excellent sound! Great base, and they noise cancel. I used them while shampooing my floors I think at max volume they’d totally cancel it out but I personally like to hear it going just a little bit. Plus I don’t want to BLAST music directly in my ears. My son got ahold of them and took them outside where my dog tried to chew them a little bit, and some how they survived! Same sound zero issues! So they can withstand some stuff! Lol. He also popped one of the cushions off somehow and it was super easy to pop back on and didn’t even loosen to where it’d come off again. They also have this white noise type of setting that is super cool if you have an Autistic child.
The best sound! I got these headphones for myself but my family loved them so much that I barely ever have a chance to use them! They are so good! I’ve been a fan of Bose for quite a while, and absolutely love the sound in their speakers and headphones, we have multiple Bose products around the house. They truly make the best sound out there. I love that these headphones have noise canceling, my husband doesn’t really like noise canceling he says that it makes him have a headache after some time of using the headphones and I’m he is so happy that there is a switch on the headphones to turn on or off the noise canceling option. I on the other hand actually like the noise canceling options and how it cancels out all the background noise for me. Oh and the other awesome feature is that they work from bluetooth so no cords in the way. But it also includes a cord in case your device doesn’t have a bluetooth option which is perfect to use while flying. Definitely my favorite! And would recommend.
Best noise canceling headphones ever! I use headphones all the time when im doing yardwork or cleaning the house and these have been great for me. These headphones are noise canceling and probably one of the best ones I have ever tried. Once the headphones are one i can play a movie or listen to music and i cant hear a thing outside the headphones. The sound quakity is crystal hear and has great bass! Im truly impressed how great yhese heaphones are. They come with a carrying case to keep them safe while traveling. The headphones fold and turn to fit into the case with ease. I charge these headphones everynight before bed and they can last me up to 2 days after hourse of use throughout the day.
5 stars. I bought this item 2 days ago and so far the quality is amazing, the bass in the music is so good . I’m so happy I bought these headphones. Best purchase ever.
Superb headphones! These headphones are beyond awesome! First off for is really good, they fit me with my big hair great, my husband, and my 14 year old. All of us have no issues using them.
They completely cover my ears which just really adds to the noise cancelling in my mind. The sound quality of them is superb, beyond anything I’ve ever used before. They fold up nice and small and fit in the case, easy to charge. Super convenient to use with Spotify. I really enjoy these headphones. Also they are very attractive looking.
They do not stick as well as the ones you get from Bose.