Bose
Bose QuietComfort Wireless
The Bose QuietComfort Wireless lands as a solid mid-range over-ear headphone, built around 24 hours.
65/100
24 hours5.3over-earPlush3.5 mm jack
£209best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Detachable cable
- Active noise cancelling
- EQ via app
- Below-average anc modes
Score profile
Scored against the over-ear headphones classWhere the Bose QuietComfort Wireless wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Weight240 g
Fitover-ear
Form factorOver-ear
Detachable cableYes
Earpad materialPlush
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
ANC modes2
EQ via appYes
Battery and power
Battery life24 hours
Fast charge yield2.5 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
WirelessYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes
3.5 mm jackYes
Wired connection3.5
Microphone and features
Microphones2
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Wear detection auto pauseYes
More specs
Wear detectionYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose QuietComfort Wireless vs Bose Bose QuietComfort SC
Bose QuietComfort WirelessBose QuietComfort SC
| BoseBose QuietComfort WirelessThis page | BoseBose QuietComfort SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Battery hours | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Weight | 240 g | 240 g |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Who it's for
Is the Bose QuietComfort Wireless 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 reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
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 Wireless worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other over-ear headphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Bose QuietComfort Wireless?
Its detachable cable stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony ULT WEAR?
The Sony ULT WEAR scores 66/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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