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 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.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II deliver the best noise cancelling around and great sound too but aren’t without their weaknesses

First-rate noise cancellation; Superb sound quality; Improved design;

No Bluetooth multipoint; Some connectivity issues; No wireless charging;

With day-long battery life, compact size and world-beating ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are built for travel

Top-tier noise cancelling and ambient modes; Improved sound over the original; Slimline design; AptX support on the way; Improved battery capacity;

More expensive than before; Average call quality; Still susceptible to wind noise;

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II deliver the best noise cancelling around and great sound too but aren’t without their weaknesses

First-rate noise cancellation; Superb sound quality; Improved design;

No Bluetooth multipoint; Some connectivity issues; No wireless charging;

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

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