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Bose SoundLink around ear wireless headphones II Black
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
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1000
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354.33 meters
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Sound Quality
349music, noise, sounds, sound quality, listening
+91%
-9%
" ... The quality of sound, as expected from Bose, is excellent with a balanced note. ... Can easily wear it for hours(given that you don't play loud music). ... "
" ... What I loved about the Soundlinks Ii soundwise was it’s more natural sounding non-fatiguing presentation. ... On the chance the Sony’s slightly overwrought sound would wear on me and the $130 price increase I finally rebought the SoundLink II’s. ... Granted I listen mostly to classical, jazz and electronic music but I very much prefer this sound still to what I heard from the Sony and Bose QC 2’s. ... "
" ... But the head gear is very well insulated and very quiet. ... "
" ... Hearing my old songs in a brand new way. ... "
" ... The sound and dynamics are so good. ... It’s not noice canceling, but offers decent noise buffers by design so you can focus on the music. ... "
" ... Boss are the kings of sound and these headphones do not disappoint ... "
" ... The best headphone that I have had :) Ths sound is clean and clear, you can use it with Bluetooth or not. ... "
" ... The sound is clear and from a personal perspective better than the Beats I purchased. ... "
Comfort
187ears, wear, head, comfortable to wear, sound quality
+93%
-7%
" ... These headphones are incredibly light, they almost feel like nothings there. ... "
" ... Very similar products, except these are much more comfortable. ... "
" ... I can't wait to wear them at the gym and honestly anywhere else I can! ... "
" ... They are excellent the sound the is fantastic and the best is they are soooo comfortably! ... "
" ... First and foremost, the feel when you wear them over your ears are very comforting and the sound quality is absolutely amazing! ... These are a must buy if you want some great over ear headphones. ... "
" ... They block out enough sound and are very comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... Comfort: 4/5. ... Theyre also light weight and have plenty of adjustability to fit pretty much any head. ... "
" ... Great sound and comfortable to wear. ... "
Bluetooth
102pair, bose, bluetooth connection, sound quality, pairing
+81%
-19%
" ... Bluetooth enables me to do chores while listening. ... "
" ... 5 stars for the Bluetooth connectivity and speed ... "
" ... Bluetooth is incredible. ... "
" ... Bluetooth battery lasts so long I only have to charge it once every 8 or 9 days ... "
" ... Bluetooth features are amazing and just an extra bonus connecting to two devices which I find i use quit often. ... "
" ... Bluetooth battery lasts so long I only have to charge it once every 8 or 9 days ... "
" ... I like the fact that these headphones can connect two bluetooth devices at once. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connection seamless and distance is really good! ... "
Device Compatibility
91devices, connect, connected, switching, connecting
+71%
-29%
" ... Great for iPod and computer and phone with bluetooth. ... "
" ... Love that i can be connected to my computer and phone at the same time. ... "
" ... Connects immediately to my Galaxy S5 and my Kindle. ... "
" ... These are great for iPad and wireless computer. ... "
" ... I purchased this headset to use it with my Fire TV Sticks and let me tell you, this headset is awesome. ... "
" ... I like that you can connect to two devices, and switching is fairly seemless. ... "
" ... I use them to play PS4 and watch TV. ... "
" ... Good user interface to connect to Bluetooth. ... "
Battery Life
89life, lasts, charge, long, hours
+96%
-4%
" ... Outstanding sound and very generous long lasting battery. ... "
" ... Good battery life, good sound, and I can walk freely while on conversation or listening to music. ... "
" ... Battery life is good. ... "
" ... I like the fact that I don't have to buy batteries. ... "
" ... These are very comfortable and i'm impressed with how long the battery lasts. ... "
" ... Fantastic battery which lasts over 10 hours(full charge) on continuous usage. ... "
" ... Tremendous battery life. ... "
" ... Like these a lot, fast to charge and battery life lasts a while, I've only experienced pixelation a time or two, they look great, and are very comfortable. ... "
Price
78worth, worth the money, money, bose, worth the price
+82%
-18%
" ... Worth the pennies ... "
" ... Very glad I spent a bit more to get these, definitely worth the extra $. ... "
" ... Only reason for not getting 5 stars is cost. ... "
" ... Headphones are what I expected in a mid-range priced product. ... "
" ... Worth every penny. ... "
" ... It was well worth the money and I would recommend these headphones to anyone AND everyone! ... "
" ... So glad I spent the money on these they are worth every penny. ... "
" ... I highly recommend these headphones over the other overly-priced headphones. ... "
As Gift
60loves, christmas, husband, wife, present
+100%
" ... Husband got me as a gift for Christmas, I use it every day. ... "
" ... Bought these for my daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... These earphones were a Birthday present for my husband. ... "
" ... Given to son as Christmas gift, and they were very well received. ... "
" ... I got these as a gift for my father for Christmas. ... "
" ... It was my get well present to myself and what a great gift. ... "
" ... It was given as a gift to my wife for Christmas. ... "
" ... Given as a Christmas gift. ... "
Noise Cancellation
59cancelling, canceling, cancellation, sound quality, music
+98%
-2%
" ... Much better sound and noise canceling if you go with Sony WH-H900N Headphones. ... "
" ... Someday I will purchase the noise-cancelling wireless headphones but in the meantime, these are the best. ... "
" ... I wish they were noise-cancelling - I knew they weren't when I bought them - but they do a pretty good job of isolating outside noise. ... "
" ... I've had the pair of headphones for almost a week now but the sound quality and noise cancelling is amazing. ... "
" ... Wish it was a noise canceling earphones. ... "
" ... Although I didn’t upgrade to the Bluetooth noise canceling ones, I don’t regret buying these. ... It may not be noise canceling, but the comfort and sound quality of these are superb. ... "
" ... I have both the QC-25 wired noises canceling headphones and these wireless ones. ... They both are great noise cancelling headphones. ... "
" ... I have both the QC-25 wired noises canceling headphones and these wireless ones. ... They both are great noise cancelling headphones. ... "
Bass
47highs, mids, crisp, sounds, lows
+83%
-17%
" ... The sound is crisp and the bass is fantastic. ... "
" ... If you’re not really into hip hop music, these will be perfect for you. ... "
" ... They REALLY came alive with more bass and higher max volume after updating to 2.2.11. ... "
" ... Handles low frequencies like the bass horn in renditions of "12th Street Rag," all the way to the high trebles of the violins in the Frank Pourcel rendition of "Only You." ... "
" ... If you're looking for booming bass with a heavy bottom end - look elsewhere. ... "
" ... The bass is quite good, despite what other reviewers have said about the bass, and I love how you can pair 2 devices at once. ... "
" ... They can hit bass notes that I didn't know were part of the song until I listened to it in these. ... "
" ... The bass and treble on these headsphones is amazing. ... "
Product Reliability
41months, years, pair, stopped working, years ago
+54%
-46%
" ... Having owned these for a few months, these are some of the best headphones I've ever used. ... "
" ... Purchased these for my son more than six months ago. ... "
" ... My Beats died in a matter of a couple of months. ... These have been spectacular and haven’t lost an ounce of quality in 6 months. ... "
" ... I wish I had bought them years ago. ... "
" ... Best purchase I've made this year. ... "
" ... I first bought these two years ago after having a cheaper pair of wireless headphones for a year! ... "
" ... I bought them about two months ago and I am really enjoy them. ... "
" ... I've worked in high density offices for the past 6 years and I wish I had purchased these years ago. ... I've owned mine for a month now and haven't encountered any issues. ... "
Volume
38loud, loud enough, max, bose, sounds
+50%
-50%
" ... 2 - Volume: 4 ... "
" ... Not near loud enough. ... "
" ... Sound volume is not strong as I was expecting, I had the one with Josie cancelation before, and it that one was the best system. ... "
" ... When connected to my iPhone the volume was not very loud. ... "
" ... The volume barely gets loud enough. ... "
" ... On Bluetooth, the left earphone emits a loud cracking and buzzing sound. ... "
" ... I wish the volume had a higher range. ... "
" ... Horrible for use in semi-loud environments (basically everywhere). ... "
For Kids
37son, christmas, wife, husband, wife for christmas
+100%
" ... Just bought one of these for my wife for Christmas . ... "
" ... My wife loves these. ... "
" ... My grandson who travels constantly for his work wanted these for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought them for my wife for Christmas. ... "
" ... My wife loves these. ... "
" ... I bought these for my dad for his birthday and he loves them. ... "
" ... Got these for my stepson who uses them night and day and he loves them! ... "
" ... My husband loves them!! ... "
Call quality
37voice, call, phone calls, calls, sound quality
+68%
-32%
" ... You have not heard your music until you listen with these ... "
" ... I'm also totally digging the voice that tells me what device(s) I'm connected to in the moment. ... "
" ... I like being able to watch TV and answer my phone from the headphones when a call comes in. ... "
" ... Even on the rare phone call (they can pair with my phone at the same time). ... "
" ... I now also take most of my calls using these and the people on the other end say that they hear me crystal-clear. ... "
" ... Voice prompts when powered on tell you the battery life. ... "
" ... But the Bluetooth is clear on calls and the sound quality is excellent for music. ... "
" ... I'm also totally digging the voice that tells me what device(s) I'm connected to in the moment. ... "
Fit
37head, sound quality, ears, comfortably, comfortable fit
+81%
-19%
" ... I have very big head but they fit without any issues. ... "
" ... I have a graveyard of bluetooth headphones, where the wires goes bad, but the Bose fit very snugly, sound great, and the battery charge last longer than my 2 shifts of work. ... "
" ... They also fit very well. ... "
" ... I was looking for a pair with great sound quality and ones that fit on my small head. ... "
" ... They have great sound, pair immediately and fit just right. ... "
" ... I have a small head and they still fit. ... "
" ... In terms of material quality, these headphones fit very comfortably around the ears. ... "
" ... They are VERY comfortable on the ears and fit perfectly. ... "
Design
34comfortable, classy, white, sleek, stylish
+88%
-12%
" ... Looks good, sounds great. ... "
" ... I also like the design and color. ... "
" ... Comes with a great case. ... "
" ... They feel and look great. ... "
" ... looks horrible but they sure do sound good. ... "
" ... Looks good, sounds great. ... "
" ... And the classy color combo doesn't hurt either. ... "
" ... They feel great! ... "
Build Quality
33plastic, head, build quality, physical, fit
+64%
-36%
" ... Solid phones with good sound and durability. ... "
" ... Comes with a great case. ... "
" ... Physical: No physical damage at all. ... I try to take care of my stuff, but accidents happen and these headphones have not sustained any scratches, dents, or cracked despite my heavy usage. ... The foam-ish headband piece still holds its shape. ... At some point in my 1 year of ownership, the little piece of fabric that has the "L" on it (inside the left ear cup ... I use the case basically whenever I transport these headphones and that's probably the main reason they've maintained physical integrity. ... Highly recommend using that case. ... "
" ... Case is sleek and well padded. ... Headphones fit snuggly inside. ... "
" ... Nothing about the physical build was quality. ... The rocker switches, the padding on the earmuffs, the fast and reliable connection, and even the case, are of the highest quality. ... "
" ... Build quality is great, awesome durability. ... "
" ... Would definitely recommend these for anyone looking for a pair of overall great quality headphones without breaking the bank for some top end studio quality. ... "
" ... Wears them everyday! ... "
Cables
27wires, wire, cable, usb, untangling
+78%
-22%
" ... For me, these are great for the office, around the house and during my workouts, as I can easily multi-task without cumbersome cords. ... "
" ... Easy to charge using the provided cable and easy to store and n the provided case. ... "
" ... Awesome sound without wires! ... "
" ... To have a headset of this quality without hassling with wires is definitely worth the money. ... "
" ... The only thing is I lost the cord which sucks but still the headphones are fantastic wireless. ... "
" ... I also often use these with a long cord at work rather than wireless. ... "
" ... One thing to keep in mind, when using with the included cord, the sound quality is drastically improved. ... "
" ... Cable that connects to none Bluetooth, both ends should be universal ... "
Charging
25battery, lasts, cable, easy to charge, charging
+76%
-24%
" ... The sound has good quality when I listen to music or watch TV and the battery lasts charged long enough to my needs. ... "
" ... Only thing I have to complain about in terms of materials is the length of the charging cord. ... "
" ... Sound is amazing, battery life is great, charges relatively quickly, and in a pinch, you have a cord that allows you to use the headphones without a charge. ... "
" ... Headphones charge fast and the battery lasts me about a week with daily usage. ... "
" ... Easy to charge using the provided cable and easy to store and n the provided case. ... "
" ... Wish had a wall charger to connect to the usb cable but works fine with the square of the iphone charger. ... "
" ... A bonus I didn't know but it self recharges. ... Best price I found and well worth not dealing with cords and batteries and charging . ... "
" ... They charge fast and last all day. ... "
For Travel
22plane, comfort, airplane, commute, wife
+86%
-14%
" ... Perfect for traveling or just lounging around! ... "
" ... Also comes with a nice travel case. ... "
" ... Have worn them several times on an airplane and they feel much better than in-ear buds in terms of comfort and quality of sound. ... "
" ... Bought these for my flight to Hawai'i. ... "
" ... Bought these for my son in law, he uses them for travel and says they work great! ... "
" ... Wanted a set of over-the-ear Bluetooth phones for use when traveling by airplane. ... "
" ... Great for travel as well. ... They don't completely block out noise during air travel, but that isn't their main purpose. ... "
" ... My Wife is thoroughly enjoying the headphones she used them on the plane as we traveled for Christmas. ... "
Ease of Use
22easy to use, connect, sound, simple, setup
+91%
-9%
" ... Easy to link up and sound quality is excellent. ... "
" ... • Easy to use ... "
" ... Very easy to set up! ... "
" ... Fairly easy to use once you get the hang of it. ... "
" ... Easy setup, although the directions are in small print. ... "
" ... Easy to connect to and fits so well with glasses. ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Marketplace
22advertised, thank, expected, exactly, bose
+77%
-23%
" ... They were nice however I ordered the wrong ones. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you Bose for another great product! ... "
" ... Exactly what I expected!!!! ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... These headphones work exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... They came quickly and it was just what I expected. ... "
" ... I love them and so glad that I chose them as my first big buy from Amazon ! ... "
Headphones
21bose, sound quality, ear CAT, ear, soundlink
+76%
-24%
" ... Using the included aux cord doesn't effect sound quality at all. ... "
" ... The Sony H.ear headphones vs the Bose SoundLink, i'd have to give it to Sony. ... "
" ... Best headset I have ever experienced. ... "
" ... 2.5mm to 3.5mm jack. ... "
" ... Sound quality is superb although quieter then most over-ear headsets. ... "
" ... These are great headphones!! ... "
" ... I wanted THE BEST OF THE BEST and I thought it was these headsets. ... "
" ... Best over the ear bluetoth headset I've used to date for work. ... "
Network
20feet, two story, distance, sq, intermittent
+95%
-5%
" ... Some of the other reviews complained about the range of the connection but I have no issues whatsoever. ... I live in a two story condo and I can go downstairs and still listen to whatever show I'm watching without disconnecting. ... "
" ... The range is great. ... "
" ... Does really well on the mid-range too. ... "
" ... Great range on these. ... "
" ... My home is a two story, and each level only has about 850 sq. ... "
" ... I can go anywhere in my two story house and even outside with no signal degradation. ... "
" ... Works very well within 15 ft. Was intermittent at farther distance. ... "
" ... Really great range, too. ... "
Capacity
18zone, two story, sq, room, living room
+94%
-6%
" ... Living in a construction zone right now. ... "
" ... My home is a two story, and each level only has about 850 sq. ... "
" ... I use these and home for leisure and when working on certain jobs, ( where safe). ... "
" ... Highly recommend for users in an office. ... "
" ... I use these in the office and when I'm flying across the country for work. ... "
" ... I use these around the house and yard and they are superb! ... "
" ... Your in the concert hall. ... "
" ... These headphones are great sounding around the house, relaxing on the computer, or maybe in a library. ... "
Delivery
18shipping, prime, early, ups, schedule
+89%
-11%
" ... I just got mine in the mail today! ... They even arrived a day early! ... "
" ... I've had them since January and they're still in great condition. ... "
" ... Arrived on schedule. ... "
" ... In terms of service, product delivered with excellent packaging and on time. ... "
" ... I just got mine in the mail today! ... They even arrived a day early! ... "
" ... Great product, price and fast shipping ... "
" ... Packed in original factory box. ... "
" ... It was packaged perfectly. ... "
Returns
16returning, tried, returned, refund, replacement
+13%
-88%
" ... I ask for a 3rd option, return for refund. ... "
" ... It's too late to return them and get my money back. ... "
" ... And they will not let us return. ... "
" ... Have had this since December and the arm just snapped off, the product is now worthless and can't be returned. ... "
" ... I am so very frustrated with these headphones and will be returning them! ... "
" ... Needless to say, I’ll be returning these. ... "
" ... Returning next week. ... "
" ... I am so very frustrated with these headphones and will be returning them! ... "
For Running
12work, use, works, whether, well
+92%
-8%
" ... They stay on even when I’m on the treadmill. ... "
" ... Whether I'm at the gym or just walking around town. ... "
" ... I run, lift, walk, and study with these headphones. ... "
" ... She loves using the headphones during her work outs at the gym. ... "
" ... This is by far the best pair of gym headphones I've used yet. ... "
" ... I use these for work, at the gym and for outdoor lawn work etc. ... "
" ... The price was more than I had wanted to spend, but because I wear them everyday, they are worth it. ... "
" ... Works well at the gym. ... "
Controls
12button, volume control, volume, pressing, wire
+33%
-67%
" ... The volume control for the pairing controls isn't adjustable. ... "
" ... They have been working great since I acquired them in Nov.28, but, today, suddenly, I was not able to volume up ... I noticed that the button was jam, and when I apply enough force by pressing, it sounded like something is broken and bounces insided the speaker. ... "
" ... It just beeps when pressing up on the power button. ... "
" ... For large fingered individuals, it's difficult to hit the button properly. ... "
Frequencies
11bass, mids, vocals, lows, distortion
+82%
-18%
" ... Vocals comes through loud and clear. ... "
" ... Bass is present, but well balanced and highs are crisp, but not tinny. ... "
" ... The highs are crisp, vocals are clear, and bass is plenty strong without muddling or causing distortion. ... "
" ... Sounds are clear and defined. ... "
" ... The sound quality is second to none: deep bass with crisp highs. ... "
" ... i go back and forth between EDM and classical depending on my mood and these headphones are great for both. ... "
" ... The sound is balanced very well from lows to mids to highs. ... "
" ... Highs and mids come through clear to my ears, and in my opinion, these things excel with vocals. ... "
Setup
10watched, still, setup, set, said
+80%
-20%
" ... Basically what the other reviewers said. ... "
" ... Easy setup, although the directions are in small print. ... "
" ... Very easy to set up! ... "
" ... Watched 45min of Rouge One and the battery was still at 100%. ... "
" ... Watched 45min of Rouge One and the battery was still at 100%. ... "
Video Playback
10movie, watching, watched, music, mac
+90%
-10%
" ... BUT I needed them for movie Not for the Base in a movie BUT for the all around sound in the movies/TV. ... "
" ... Play/pause answers and ends calls along with playing and pausing music/video. ... "
" ... I watched movies on the plane with it. ... "
" ... It seemed good enough for general listening purposes and watching movies on my Mac Pro, and I could barely notice a lag between video & audio when watching netflix and hulu, which was great. ... "
" ... However, if you only plan on using these for music/movies/etc, they're great! ... "
" ... However, if you only plan on using these for music/movies/etc, they're great! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 354.33 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
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