James Harrison is a graduate IT & Systems Officer currently completing his Masters in Business Process Management. Over the course of a day, he's constantly confronted by noisy people, places and/or devices. He's also the final winner in our recent Bose QuietComfort 20 competition .

"very good headphones, I look at others with the big bulky bose headphones (or other brands) and think I want those, then when I put these on i think of the space im saving and the aggro of them and messing up my hair etc. Last a good 10 hours on board long haul.....!!

I brought these to be able to sleep on a plane with the noise canceling on works great also sound quality is excellent

I have owned my pair for more than 3 years. I've been an owner of the Boise noise cancelling head sets since the first generation. Unfortunately the recent generations don't do as well with noise canceling. I use them all the time on my flights.

At $259.99, however, these headphones are some of the most expensive on the market of in-ear headphones, and an integrated battery pack means that these headphones have their limitations. As a college student, I prefer to not leave the house with the bulkier over-ear headphones I normally use.

Excellent noise-cancellation for the headphone type and size; Compact and travel-friendly design; Excellent battery life; Incredibly comfortable headphones to wear; The inclusion of an aware mode

High price tag; Integrated battery means there is no option for spares batteries on the go and the noise-cancellation is gone for good once the battery officially dies; The microphone is poorly designed; Headphones are not water or sweat proof; The built-in remote is not universal for apple and...

Fortunately, that's not the only thing it excels at. The overall device is thought-out. It has a sturdy build, comfortable fit, long cable, 4-button remote, and a long-lasting and rechargeable battery.

Having recently acquired a Sony Xperia Z1 for myself and already owning a DSC-QX10 Lens I decided to get myself a case for the Z1 which would allow me to attach the lens to the camera without the need to use the slightly chunky mount that comes with the QX10.

Best at allowing and cancelling noise at a touch of a switch... very concerning though that on the 2ND WEEK, the sound from one ear starts to disappear, from, i think tear from daily usage... hoping it's temporary... i did purhcase a two year replacement in case anything happens...

Comfortable; Good Bass; Great Sound; Lightweight

Unattractive Design

The Bose QC20 headphones make for an impressive set of in-ears which you're unlikely to regret if you travel a lot. Although sound performance isn't the best, the sensational noise cancelling, comfortable design and handy aware mode make these a great buy.

The Bose QC20 are average mixed usage headphones with excellent noise cancellation for commuting and loud environments. They're well-de...