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 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;

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;

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;

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...

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!

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 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