Updated Dec 10, 2022
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Bose is at least as important and dominant in noise-cancelling headphones as Apple is in smartphones. But Bose’s noise-cancelling headphones aren’t the top pick in our best noise-cancelling headphones guide. Let’s talk about why.
Bose QuietComfort 35 Series II
Bose’s most versatile headphones
The QC35 II offers excellent noise cancelling and comfort in a super-compact design, but the aggressive noise cancelling may be uncomfortable for some listeners’ ears.Bose QuietComfort 20
Bose’s best noise-cancelling earbuds (for Apple devices)
The QC20 provides the best noise cancelling we’ve measured in a set of in-ear headphones and connects to almost anything.Bose QuietComfort 20
Bose’s best noise-cancelling earbuds (for Android devices)
The QC20 provides the best noise cancelling we’ve measured in a set of in-ear headphones and connects to almost anything.Bose QuietControl 30
If you want wireless noise-cancelling earbuds
The wireless QC30 offers strong noise cancelling, good sound, and decent battery life but it carries a high price and doesn’t support a wired connection.
