5.0 out of 5 stars Best Around for Over-Ear in 2025

G.W. · 11 January 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars Impressingly balanced

D. · 26 November 2023

After hunting the Internet for reviews on what headphones to buy and what not to buy, I came across the new Bose Quietcomfort headphones, only released in the latter end of 2023.It was a toss up between these and the rivaling Sony WH1000XM4s, and these come out on top.Firstly, the sound of these headphones are near enough perfect. Straight out of the box, they are well balanced and offer a great amount of bass without distorting whilst also not drowning out the mids and the trebles. The box instructs you to download the Bose app and within this, you can adjust the EQ to your liking. Sound quality is very subjective and it must be understood that when looking at reviews for headphones, you may have different preferences when it comes to sound. And this is where the EQ comes in - you can adjust the bass, mid and trebles. As an audiophile myself, I am geared more towards crisp and non distorted sound whilst also preferring to feel the bass. These headphones do that. I have adjusted the EQ in favour of bass, slightly increasing the mid and favouring more treble too. They have a great balance and will not distort the sound. A tip for testing out these headphones whether at home or in the store would be to search for Spotify playlist specifically created to test out headphones with well produced songs of all genres.The fit is great and they are comfortable (as expected with the name). These are my first headphones due to always using earbuds in the past. They do not feel hot or close to the ear as reported sometimes with the XM4, and after trying out both of the headphones in store I can confidently say these are more comfortable.The build quality is as expected, they feel solid whilst also being lightweight and flexible. I will have to see how these last but judging by previous versions of the Quietcomfort, they will last a long time. I have seen quite a few issues reported online with the XM4 and XM5s breaking that hinge and this is not what you want from headphones whih are designed to fold.The ANC is great and is definitely industry leading. I haven't tried the XM4s NC fully so cannot comment on the comparison however these are far superior to my other wireless earbuds (pixel pro) and airpod pros. ANC on any headphones are not designed to block out 100% of noise however these come close to it. I cannot hear chatter or low frequencies and I believe these will perform well in noisy environments. They do have a slight (really slight) white noise when not playing music in ANC mode however you will not find a pair of headphones that will not as the technology is not advanced enough to do so. The aware mode is equally impressive and allows you to hear what you is around you and hold conversation without feeling like you have headphones on your head.The buttons are easy to use and controls the noise cancelling mode, volume, play/pause and the on and off switch. I do not like headphones/earbuds with swipe functions as they sometimes do not work properly and I struggle to see how physical buttons on these headphones will fail.These are the improved version of the QC45s with the addition of wind block mode which I had read was terrible on the QC45s. The drivers are reported to be better on the newer versions meaning more bass and better sound quality.If you are after a reliable pair of headphones then get these. They are expensive however are a great investment. The XM4s are slightly cheaper however have more reported issues, as with the QC45s.

5.0 out of 5 stars "Silence the World in Style: Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones Are Your Ears' New Best Friend!"

t. · 2 September 2024

The Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones are like that friend who’s always calm, cool, and collected—even when everyone else is losing their minds. The noise-cancellation is so good, you might start wondering if you’ve gone deaf or if the world just suddenly decided to shut up. It’s perfect for those moments when you’re trying to ignore your neighbor’s questionable taste in music or that loud talker on the train.Comfort-wise, these headphones are the equivalent of wrapping your ears in a cloud. They’re lightweight and have ear cups that are so plush, you’ll forget you’re even wearing them—until you stand up quickly and they remind you they’re there by clattering to the floor.As for the sound, it’s like a warm hug for your ears—rich, balanced, and just bassy enough to make you feel like you’ve got a personal concert going on. Sure, some audiophiles might think the bass is a bit too enthusiastic, but for the rest of us, it’s just the right amount of oomph to make your music pop.The battery life is solid too, so you won’t be left in silence halfway through a long flight or workday. Just remember, these beauties are more for chilling out than working out—they’re not going to stay on your head if you decide to break into a spontaneous sprint.Overall, if you’re looking to treat your ears to some luxury and block out the chaos of the world, the Bose QuietComfort Wireless are worth every penny. Plus, you’ll get the added bonus of looking super cool while you’re at it!

BOSE già il marchio è garanzia di un prodotto di qualità.

M. · 3 March 2025

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The best headphones for travel

M.F. · 4 June 2025

These are actually a replacement for the pair that I wore to death after owning them for 7 years. I travel often and they are one of the first things I pack. Amazing sound and battery life. Can't fault them

Detailed functionality

M.V. · 5 April 2025

Lacked a lot of functionality I was expecting

Subpar

t. · 2 November 2024

Abysmal product listing and returns policy

A great splurge

J. · 3 May 2025

I’ve been wanting a pair of Bose headphones for years but could never justify spending so much on them. I earned an Bolo gift card through work which paid for most of this purchase so I went ahead with the purchase. I love the colour of these, so different, very soft and pretty! These will be the last headphones I ever buy! The quality is amazing. I absolutely love the noise cancelling feature. It works so well! The battery lasts a good amount of time, and the charge time is decently fast. The only things I would change, is the charging cable is so short, wish it was slightly longer, and the headphones are quite big on me, wish they could adjust a bit smaller on my head. But overall, I love my Bose and can certainly recommend them. I did not get mine on sale, but they do go half price sometimes, so if you have the patience, try to wait for a sale!