Bose’s ageing noise-cancelling headphones are on offer once again in time for Black Friday

Bose QuietComfort II earbuds (QC II) cut the noise and walk the walk

The best earbud ANC so far, Very comfortable, secure fit and does not fit too far inside the ear canal, Neutral sound signature and App EQ are a good start, Responsive touch controls, Bose will add more fesatures via the App

Hands-free could be better, No Qi wireless charge, Right bud is the master in mono use, Can’t save EQ profiles in the App, App can be flakey

Deeply impressive noise-cancelling; Hefty, vibrant sound; Much tidier and more compact than before; Quite elegant control app ;

‘Smaller’ and ‘lighter’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘small’ or ‘light’;

Two years have passed since Bose introduced the QuietComfort Earbuds, its first pair of noise-cancelling true wireless earphones. Since then, Bose has sat near the top of the class when it comes to in-ear active noise cancellation (ANC), though Sony has given it a run for its money with the $279.99 WF-1000XM4, and many more affordable competitors from brands like Anker, Jabra, JBL, and Sennheiser aren't nearly as far behind as they once were. The new QuietComfort Earbuds II ($299.99), however, set a brand new standard. Simply put, they deliver astoundingly effective noise cancellation against both powerful low-frequency sounds as well as higher-frequency noise. The Bose audio signature remains as sculpted as ever, but it should appeal to anyone who likes rich bass and bright highs. We award products for being the best at what they do, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II easily earn our Editors' Choice award for delivering the best in-ear noise cancellation we've experienced. ...

The true wireless Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II set a new standard for in-ear active noise cancellation while delivering a powerful, bass-forward audio experience.

Engaging audio performance with deep lows and bright highs; Fantastic low- and high-frequency noise cancellation; Useful Active Aware mode; Water-resistant build

No way to turn off noise cancellation altogether; Case doesn't support wireless charging

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

Exemplary noise-cancellation; Big, detailed and engaging sound; Easier (and less mortifying) to wear than before;

Bog-standard battery life; Short of outright dynamism; Any number of accomplished rivals ;

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.

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...

Aside from some mild issues blocking out bass, the noise isolation on Bose's latest is top-tier.

A snug fit, decent battery life, ridiculously impressive ANC, well-designed companion app, intuitive controls that are easy to learn, and the kind of bass that you feel in your chest.

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...