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Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones is tracked as a headphones option for shoppers focused on comfort, travel ANC, simple controls.

Best for comfort, travel ANC, simple controls when the current US reference price is meaningfully below competing options.

Best for comfortBest for travel ANCBest for simple controls

Score

8.5 / 10

Price

$249

Released

Sep 14, 2023

Data last verified Jun 29, 2026. Status: available.

Should you buy it?

A practical ownership call

  • Buy it if you want comfort and travel ANC.
  • Skip it if street pricing can change quickly.
  • Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.

North America availability

US availability

Bose QuietComfort Headphones is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.

Canada note

Bose QuietComfort Headphones may be available in Canada through brand stores or major electronics retailers, but pricing should be checked separately in CAD.

Common retailers

Bose, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target

Deal timing

holiday sales, travel season, back-to-school, Prime Day-style events

Use official Bose warranty terms and the retailer return window as the baseline before buying in North America.

Price and availability notes

Specs source

Bose official product materials and public North America launch documentation are used as editorial references.

Price source

Bose US launch pricing and common North America street-price patterns are maintained as editorial USD references.

Image note

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Buying scores

Noise Cancellation

8.2

Sound Quality

8.3

Comfort

9.4

Battery

8.2

Call Quality

7.9

Value

8.6

Pros

  • Good fit for comfort
  • Competitive when discounted in the US market
  • Useful alternative inside the headphones shortlist

Cons

  • Street pricing can change quickly
  • Does not replace higher-end options for demanding users

Who should skip it

Skip Bose QuietComfort Headphones if street pricing can change quickly, does not replace higher-end options for demanding users would affect your daily use. Compare the alternatives below before committing, especially if a neighboring product is discounted or better aligned with your ecosystem.

Specifications

Bose QuietComfort Headphones specifications
Type Over-ear wireless
Noise Cancellation Active noise cancellation
Battery Life Up to 30 to 60 hours
Charging USB-C charging
Bluetooth Codecs SBC, AAC, app-dependent codecs
Weight 180g to 290g
Water Resistance Not rated or splash resistant depending on model

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