Bose
Bose QuietComfort
The Bose QuietComfort lands as a entry-level over-ear headphone, built around 24 hours.
47/100
24 hoursover-ear
£208best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 47/100
- Built for the job
- No active noise cancelling
- No noise-cancelling mic
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Bose QuietComfort wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight238 g
Fitover-ear
Battery and power
Battery life24 hours
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose QuietComfort vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
Bose QuietComfortBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
| BoseBose QuietComfortThis page | Bowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47 /100 | 47 /100 |
| Battery hours | 24 hours | 30 hoursBetter |
| Weight | 238 gBetter | 310 g |
Who it's for
Is the Bose QuietComfort right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable over-ear headphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bose QuietComfort worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 47/100 against other over-ear headphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Bose QuietComfort?
Its overall 47/100 rating against the rest of the over-ear headphones class.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e?
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e scores 49/100 versus this one at 47/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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