While the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 aren’t the best-sounding true wireless headphones you can buy, they’re still competitive. But that's not really the point: if you want absolutely, positively the most effective noise-cancellation of any true wireless earbuds around, well… here they are.

Remarkable noise-cancellation, Robust, informative and well-organised sound, Good control options

Limited codec compatibility, Ordinary battery life, Not short of competition

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have put the master of noise-cancellation tech back on top, taking the competition right to Sony. Not only has Bose managed to implement its redesign well, the company has improved on the noise cancellation of its flagship buds while also making it sound even better...

Smaller, more comfortable design, Best-in-class noise cancellation, Beautiful sound

Call quality could be better, No support for high-def wireless codecs, No wireless charging

Bose has revamped its flagship noise-cancelling earbuds in a big way and they’ve never sounded better Exceptional noise-cancelling Fantastic sense of refinement Beautifully balanced sound Excellent detail levels Battery life can be bettered Call quality is nothing special No Bluetooth multipoint No...

Though they lack some features found on other earbuds of this price, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 make up for it with astounding noise cancellation and sound quality.

Superb sound quality, Astonishing noise cancellation, Clever ‘Aware’ mode, Secure fit

No Hi-Res audio support, No Bluetooth Multipoint, No wireless charging

The Bose QuietComfort II are excellent for commute and travel. These well-built buds have a powerful ANC system, which can easily block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines as well as passenger chit-chat.

Incredible noise isolation performance., Very comfortable and stable fit.

Bad passive soundstage.

Bose makes a statement with its new $299 buds

A new milestone for noise cancellation in earbuds, Dependable performance with great dynamic sound, Superb transparency mode

No wireless charging despite $299 price, Not capable of multipoint, More expensive than original QC Earbuds

Ryan Waniata / Review Geek Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds 2 were crafted for one primary purpose: to kill all the noise. While they may not quite reach those heights, they succeed as the best noise cancellers on the market.

Class-leading noise canceling, Excellent sound performance, Good call quality, Comfy design, Solid customization

No multipoint pairing, Case can't charge wirelessly, No earbuds tracking

With the QuietComfort Earbuds II, Bose makes an impressive comeback and they want to show us what is technically feasible: The active noise cancelling (ANC) cancels out broadband and works extremely effectively, the transparency mode sounds very natural and thanks to clever measurement technology in...

The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds II are an impressive piece of technology that is the best active noise cancellation on the market with flawless audio!

The quality of noise canceling in the QuietComfort Earbuds II is a giant step up from other headphones, though call quality suffers in loud environments.