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Bose QuietComfort Headphones
The noise cancelling headphones to get for focus and calls when the Ultra price is too much.
- Setuplify score
- Setuplify score: 8.3/10
- Value score
- Value score: 8.4/10
- Best for
- Quiet focus and video calls at home or in the office
Price
$169at BoseIn stock
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What we like
- Strong active noise cancelling with custom modes
- Comfortable for a full workday
- Carry case and audio cable included
- Replaceable ear cushions
What to know
- 24 hours of battery is behind some rivals
- Wired listening needs the 2.5 mm cable from the box
- Built-in mics only, no boom for long calls
Specifications
| Type | Headphones |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired + wireless |
| Microphone | Built-in |
| Noise cancelling | Yes |
| Battery life | 24 h |
| Model number | 884367-0100 |
About the Bose QuietComfort Headphones
The QuietComfort Headphones are the plain, comfortable Bose pair that sits one step below the QuietComfort Ultra. Active noise cancelling has Quiet and Aware modes plus custom modes you set in the Bose app, which is what you want in a noisy flat or an open office during calls.
Bose rates the battery at up to 24 hours, and 15 minutes of charging gives 2.5 hours. A carry case and a 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable come in the box for wired listening, and the protein leather cushions can be replaced.
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