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Bose QuietComfort 20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

Last Updated: March 7, 2019 (Refresh Now)

8.5

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Noise Cancellation

cancelling, canceling, cancellation, sound quality, noise cancelling

+98%

-2%

" ... The sound quality is outstanding, and the noise reduction blows away my old over-the-ear QC-15s, which I didn't think was possible. ... "

" ... Same bose sound quality we've all heard about and come to expect but made even better by blocking out ambient noise around you. ... "

" ... You get very nice audio quality, especially aided by the fact that you can (with the noise cancelling) hear music SO much better than you would be able to otherwise. ... "

" ... Great noise cancelling. ... Normal sound quality isn't amazing, but you buy these so you don't have to hear engine noise (and they do a pretty good job on the toddlers behind you too). ... "

" ... But they sure knock out the ambient noise on planes. ... "

" ... The noise cancelling is seriously awesome. ... "

" ... Amazing sound cancelling to say the least! ... "

" ... Sound is more than good and the noise cancellation is beyond absurdly incredible. ... "

Sound Quality

sound quality, bose, noise cancelling, hear, headphones

+92%

-8%

" ... This beauty eliminates any type of traffic/car noise. ... "

" ... He LOVES them, he cannot believe the sound is so clear and they block out all other sounds (even me it seems😀) ... "

" ... I will listen with noise cancelling and music on and usually does the trick. ... "

" ... Absolutely the best headphones out there. ... Use it on the plane all the time and it cuts out all noise. ... "

" ... The noise canceling feature works like a dream and the sound quality from my device is top notch. ... "

" ... Use these with a white noise generator, for a good nights sleeps. ... "

" ... Cancelled voices better than I had expected. ... "

" ... A true noise isolater. ... "

For Travel

plane, flights, noise cancelling, flight, airplane

+95%

-5%

" ... I am flying a lot for work and was tired of listening to crying babies on a plane. ... "

" ... Noise cancelling is great, a life saver for long flights. ... "

" ... However they are much easier to travel with as they take so much less room in a handbag or carry on and for me that cancels out the first 'complaint'. ... "

" ... So easy to travel with and the noise cancelling on the airplane is worth every penny. ... "

" ... Noise cancelling is great, a life saver for long flights. ... "

" ... So glad I had them on 17 hr flight. ... "

" ... These are amazing for travel. ... Crying kids on the airplane? ... "

" ... Absolute necessity while traveling ... "

Comfort

ear, wear, ears, fit, earbuds

+92%

-8%

" ... I bought these super comfortable earphones to replace the earbuds that came with a voice recorder that I use while outside. ... "

" ... Very comfortable and the noise=reduction capability is a s good as my older Bose over-ear pair. ... "

" ... These are comfortable to wear for a long time, I have had the battery last through a 10 hour flight. ... "

" ... I train in them regularly and they stay in my ear easily. ... "

" ... Comfortable and works! ... "

" ... Great sound and comfort. ... "

" ... Also great to wear while working out. ... "

" ... They are comfortable, easy to store, and the battery life is good. ... "

Headphones

earbuds, bose, headphone, ear, sound quality

+94%

-6%

" ... FYI, better sound quality can be achieved with lower cost headphones. ... "

" ... These headphones are great, I have had Bose headphones for a long time. ... "

" ... They have easily replaced all of my other earbuds. ... "

" ... I prioritise both sound and comfort when selecting earphones. ... "

" ... Love these headphones. ... "

" ... I was skeptical about these earphones. ... "

" ... These are truly the best ear buds on the market. ... "

" ... These premium ear buds work as advertised. ... "

Price

worth every penny, worth the price, worth the money, well worth, spend

+100%

" ... Wouldn't be a big deal if they weren't supposed to be top of the line. ... "

" ... Expensive but worth the price! ... "

" ... Worth every penny! ... "

" ... They do the job, although they are expensive. ... "

" ... These are well worth the money. ... "

" ... really worth every damn dollar you spend on them. ... "

" ... expensive but well worth it. ... "

" ... Expensive but worth the price! ... "

Battery Life

charge, pack, good battery life, flight, battery life

+80%

-20%

" ... They last through an overnight flight. ... "

" ... As long as its battery is charge is great. ... "

" ... In two year cable brokers battery not charged well but still excellent ... "

" ... Battery held up all the way. ... "

" ... The battery life is pretty decent too! ... "

" ... It's very good at noise canceling and has a very lasting battery. ... "

" ... Noise cancelling feature easily lasts 8-10 hours without a recharge. ... "

" ... These are comfortable to wear for a long time, I have had the battery last through a 10 hour flight. ... "

Product Reliability

years, year, bose, warranty, volume

+64%

-36%

" ... I needed this in my life. ... "

" ... I've bene using these for a few years now and have yet to find any other pair of headphones that rival these. ... "

" ... I had a problem with them after four months and Bose replaced them with no difficulty. ... "

" ... They were great for the few weeks I used them. ... "

" ... Like I said, life changing. ... "

" ... It is a fantastic headphone set when it is working. ... "

" ... I bought these about 9 months ago & love having them. ... "

Fit

ears, ear, sizes, plane, noise

+55%

-45%

" ... Love the sound but it took a little getting use to with the fit until I figured the best fitting plugs that worked. ... "

" ... put them on when I get on the plane and don't take them off. ... "

" ... They fit comfortably in your ears as well. ... "

" ... Plus they are small and fit in the ears instead of headphones. ... "

" ... I train in them regularly and they stay in my ear easily. ... "

Cables

wires, sound quality, commuting, wire, inches

+44%

-56%

" ... I wanted to use these while walking or commuting but no matter where you keep your phone, the cable will ultimately breaks. ... I loved this product until the cable broke because of the battery place. ... "

" ... The wire inside seems to break too often without any visual damage to the cord. ... "

Size

carry, easy to charge, easy to carry, carry case, briefcase

+89%

-11%

" ... and small, so you can store in your briefcase easily. ... "

" ... These are amazing for travel. ... "

" ... However they are much easier to travel with as they take so much less room in a handbag or carry on and for me that cancels out the first 'complaint'. ... "

" ... Easy to charge and comes with a carry case. ... "

" ... I also like that they come with a little case that makes them easy to stow away. ... "

" ... something that you know will carry with you forever. ... "

" ... Would highly recommend for air travel. ... "

Charging

easy to charge, battery, usb, socket, charger

+75%

-25%

" ... Hint: Keep a small power pack handy incase you need to recharge this earpiece while using it. ... "

" ... In two year cable brokers battery not charged well but still excellent ... "

" ... As long as its battery is charge is great. ... "

" ... Easy to charge and comes with a carry case. ... "

" ... Compact & easy to charge by plugging into any USB port, so you don't have to worry about buying or carrying around extra batteries, especially when you travel. ... "

Sleep Tracking

overseas, flights, comfortable, engine

+100%

" ... Oh, and they work GREAT for getting a full night's sleep with a baby in the room. ... "

" ... I am someone who can never sleep on a flight, and with these, I did. ... "

" ... They do a great job on the airplane and if needed, I can easily sleep with these in my ears in the hotels, while with the large headphones I could not. ... "

" ... I use them on my overseas flights for sleep. ... "

" ... These help me sleep much better on planes - you can cut out all the engine noise and keep the announcement disruptions to a minimum. ... "

Build Quality

ear, apart

+50%

-50%

" ... The worst thing was that within a year, after daily but careful use, the plastic housing of the right ear split apart resulting in an unpleasant screeching noise from the cancelling circuit. ... "

For Running

wear, running, gym, earphones, earbuds

+100%

" ... I use these at work and at the gym. ... "

" ... I was skeptical about these earphones. ... "

" ... Also great to wear while working out. ... "

Capacity

noisy, work, really, planes, office

+75%

-25%

" ... I work in an enclosed room for privacy with 6 other coworkers. ... "

" ... I use them at work, in the planes (where they really work wonders) and at home around the house. ... "

" ... Loud neighbors in the hotel room? ... "

As Gift

gift, pair, husband, birthday

+100%

" ... I bought these as a gift for my husband. ... "

" ... Bought these 2 pair as gifts. ... "

" ... I have bought them for family, as a gift for colleagues, they're unparalleled. ... "

" ... Bought these for my mom for her birthday. ... "

Earbuds

best ear buds, market, ever, earbuds, ear

+100%

" ... Everything is so much better with these ear buds. ... "

" ... These premium ear buds work as advertised. ... "

" ... Best ear buds I have ever owned. ... "

" ... These are truly the best ear buds on the market. ... "

Marketplace

amazon, works, work, thank

+75%

-25%

" ... Thank you -Mark Snyder ... "

" ... very nice, thanks ... "

" ... works just as described. ... "

Bluetooth

pair, headphones, charge, bose, bluetooth

+100%

" ... This is my third pair I m addicted. ... "

" ... This is my second pair. ... "

Call quality

phone calls, tap, still hear, people talking, ears

+75%

-25%

" ... Listening to my audio books on audible, listening to music, phone calls,. ... "

" ... I am excited to hear the call quality tomorrow for my 5-6 hr average phone time. ... "

" ... Love that I can use these for phone calls. ... "

Volume

loud, hear, volume controls, tap, screaming

+33%

-67%

" ... Also, if I’m jostled by a bump in the road, there’s a “tap, tap, tap” sound in the earbuds like you hear when someone taps on a live microphone. ... "

Overall performance

well, performance

+100%

" ... When I can force them in and make them stay, they do a good job. ... "

" ... I'm really impressed by the performance. ... "

" ... These do the job quite well. ... "

Device Compatibility

iphone, second pair

+67%

-33%

" ... I did make the mistake of ordering the iPhone ones for my Android. ... "

" ... BOUGHT ONE FOR IPHONE AND ONE FOR HUBBY'S ANDROID ... "

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