QuietComfort Wireless Noise Headphones
Delivery between May 12 – 23 $16.49
Features Legendary noise cancellation Up to 24 hours of battery life Modes for any musical moment High-Fidelity audio All-day comfort Take over the tempo Customisable legendary noise cancelling, comfortable fit, adjustable EQ, and striking colours - all in one pair of iconic headphones. Go beyond the beat with sound that puts you on top of the world. Iconic, comfy design. Plush earcup cushions softly hug your ears, while a comfortable yet secure band works to keep the headphones comfortable and in place. Own the beat. Drop the bass. Adjustable EQ allows you to crank the bass, tweak the treble and balance the mid-range to get the sound that best suits you. Plug into the sound These over-ear headphones bring an optional audio cable with an in-line microphone to plug you into sound as bold as you, even without a Bluetooth connection. Battery life Keep your marathon playlists playing with up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge using a USB-C. A quick, 15-minute boost gives your Bluetooth headphones up to 2.5 hours of play time.
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46 mentions from real owners
- #1Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
Got my QC35 in 2019. 3 times I replaced the ear pads. The head band looks a bit odd these days. But otherwise going strong
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
Sony WH-1000XM5s or Bose QC45s, both durable, comfy for long wear, and hold up well with heavy daily use.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
Seconding Bose Quiet Comfort. I got mine in 2018 before grad school. They still work great. Although I've changed the ear covers a couple times, each time was like $20.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
I’ve had Bose qc35’s and around year 8 I replaced the ears ups with a $15 kit from Amazon and they’re like new now
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
Bose quietcomfort - mine are babies at only 5 years. No problems of any kind
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
Bose QX3.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Dec 23, 2025
Looking for DURABLE noise-cancelling wireless over-ear headphones will last longer than 2 years
I've had my Bose Quiet Comfort headphones for maybe 5 years. I've had to replace the ear pads maybe twice but thats pretty normal
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Dec 5, 2025
What’s the BIFL item that you love but everyone around you thinks is ridiculous?
Bose quiet comfort noise cancelling headphones
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Nov 5, 2025
I have to spend $150 at amazon this week
Bose QuietComfort 45, my best audio purchases so far.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Nov 5, 2025
What are the best headphones with a great price-to-performance ratio?
I can't speak for current models, but I have a pair of Bose QC35 Mk1s that are now 10 years old. I've had to replace the earpads and the headband as you'd expect since they disintegrated years ago, but that's easy enough with Ali Express. They're still on their original batteries and can supply days of use without being charged. Other than that I know Bose is a bit of an overhyped brand and it's the only Bose product I own..
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Oct 7, 2025
Best over-ear headphones under 1000 rs (wireless)
I have a pair of Bose QC-2s that have lasted me almost 25 years. They aren’t wireless, but you can buy a wireless adapter for them. Granted I stopped really using them like 10 years ago when the QC35s came out. I’ve used those pretty regularly for the past decade. I have had to replace the pads on both at least 5 times each though. Those do wear out. I also think the Sony WH-1000XM series is slightly better than the Bose options in most ways. I just can’t attest to their longevity.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Aug 7, 2025
Bose Quiet Comfort II 35 (or 45)
Yep, I’ve had my QC35 headphones for 5 years and they are my sturdy friend. Ear cups replaced twice so far and they look and work so well.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #13Aug 6, 2025
Bose Quiet Comfort II 35 (or 45)
Mine just started having issues with the ANC a couple weeks back. The QC35s gen1. I got them around 9 years ago. Very happy with the purchase, immediately ordered a new pair to replace.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #14Aug 5, 2025
College Student Headphone Recommendations
I had Bose quiet comfort last me all thru college I just bought a new pair after 6 years. They are on sale rn
View on Redditopen_in_new - #15Aug 5, 2025
Bose Quiet Comfort II 35 (or 45)
I’ve had my QC35 for nearly a decade now and have the same opinion; extremely solid build quality, my (original) battery still lasts 30+ hrs on a full charge, solid (but by no means audiophile grade) sound quality, and overall just a very well designed product. Does exactly what it is supposed to do with no fuss and minimal upkeep.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #16Aug 2, 2025
Anyone keep a “BIFL Roster”?
Good list. Agree with iPhone being the preferred long term smartphone. But I have not had good luck with AirPod pros. Went through several pairs. First three with swapped out within the one year warranty due to battery degradation and the plastic shell forming cracks. Never dropped but I do work outdoors long hours in the heat. I suggest Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds instead. Better sound quality and far superior noise cancellation. No issues with battery or case and even outside warranty Bose stands by their products and offers trade in credit or discounts for old and defective products.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #17Jul 7, 2025
Bluetooth earphones recs
Disclaimer at bottom that you already know probably. But I've had 2 pairs of Air Pods Pro, and both broke within a year with the same issue, the noise cancelling mechanism borked and caused a loud buzzing in a most annoying way every time I spoke. I have never been an Apple product enthusiast, but I figured I'd give Apple a shot since I heard many good things about the noise cancelling capabilities, and my experience has led me to steer clear of Apple products ever again. I've also owned the Sony noise cancelling earbuds, WF-1000XM4s. I'd advise to steer clear of these as well as the battery in one earbud discharged about 20x faster than the other. The replacement I received had the same issue. The only pair of bluetooth earbuds I've owned that have lasted longer than a year have been the Bose QCs. It's also remarkable in that the noise cancelling seems to muffle the most sound of all the ones I've owned, from my hearing perception. Disclaimer: All bluetooth wearables are very impermanent, their batteries will eventually wear out and/or the utilized bluetooth protocol will become obsolete, making all bluetooth products guaranteed obsolescent over enough of a timeframe.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #18Jul 3, 2025
Need a good wireless headset for work…any ideas?
The Bose quiet comfort over the ear headphones are great. My husband loves them and like them when I use them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #19Jun 3, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
Hey I have the same one, QC25. 10 years and running perfectly fine. Changed the cushions once. The switch is a little iffy but I figured out a way to make it work. My only issue is that the AAA batteries die when I forget to turn off the noise cancellation. Great buy!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #20Jun 2, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
Agreed. I bought a pair of the previous gen Sonys for my wife when they were on sale not too long ago, and they seem very good. But I can't bring myself to replace my QC35s as long as there's still life in them. Sooner or later the button is going to go, though. I might go for Sony then.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #21Jun 2, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
Same. Replaced the cups once. I'm not interested in bluetooth or rechargeable versions, so you'll pry my QC25s from my cold dead hands.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #22Jun 2, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
Are you sure that was QC25 and not QC35? The switch on my QC35 is a bit iffy, but it still does the job. The switches on my two QC25s seem much more solid to me.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #23Jun 2, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
Same, QC35 holding up like a champ. Approaching a decade with only a replacements of the pads.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #24Jun 2, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
**QC35s can be found for $200** I've had mine for about 8 years, one pad replacement, no battery replacement, zero problems. These are the fastest-charging and longest lasting battery-powered anything in my life. If they got lost today, I would replace them immediately. Not BIFL though.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #25Jun 2, 2025
Bose Quietcomfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones- the best I've personally used.
Officially, you can't, but if you're handy enough with a screwdriver then it's almost always possible to replace the battery. I also have a set of QC35s - the battery life is still excellent on them but I would replace the battery myself if it failed. I've replaced the battery on my Logitech H600 wireless headset a few times. I am inclined to agree with you on BIFL though, as the lithium batteries are often specific to a device and there's no drop-in replacement like regular consumer batteries. So if you can't find that specific lithium pack, you're outta luck. And eventually those packs will stop being made as the device itself becomes obsolete. Really, no portable electronics are BIFL. But these Bose QCs are great devices. I've taken them on several 12-hour flights and never fly without them.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #26May 7, 2025
Need new Over ear headphones
I've had my Bose QC35 for over 12 years and have only had to replace the ear pads twice. I use them a lot, daily and they're still going strong.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #27Apr 6, 2025
Got a long day of travel and desperately need some earbuds with really good battery life and are very comfortable to wear for long periods at a time
No electronics are BIFL. However, as somebody who has to have an 18 to 20 hour travel day anytime I want to go see family I swear by my Bose headphones. I was gifted the most recent model of Bose QuietComfort headphones last winter and to be honest I can't even tell you when I charge them because they have such a nice battery life that I don't actually know how frequently I need to charge them. I also have really specific sensory needs, and I've never had an issue with my headphones feeling uncomfortable. I don't like in the earbuds because my ears are really small and no rubber guard small enough will fit...leaving me to use naked ear buds that fall out. So I can't really speak for earbuds but honestly I feel like headphones over the ear are better at an airport or train station anyway so people know you're not able to hear in case there's a problem.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #28Apr 2, 2025
Best headphones for work?
Bose NC75. Comfy, good battery, good ble range, great audio, great comfort, fantastic microphone array. People on the other end will hear you really well, and absolutely nothing else.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #29Mar 5, 2025
BoseQC35 vs Sennheiser 4.50 vs Sony WH-CH720N
Yeah, I mean I don’t have any gripes about bass or sound quality or anything like that. Maybe Sony is a little bit better in the sound department, but I’d imagine you’d need to have a very keen ear to even be able to tell. I’ve never been listening to music on the QC35s and thought “man for $300 retail these should sound better.” If my headphones died today I’d be more than happy to drop a couple hundred on the exact same pair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #30Mar 5, 2025
BoseQC35 vs Sennheiser 4.50 vs Sony WH-CH720N
I had a pair of QC25's. Got some dodgy Bluetooth adaptor and they worked great without having to plug them in to my phone. Bought a pair of QC35ii's off eBay with a battery that needed replacing. Was planning to sell on. Replaced it.....ended up keeping them both! Can't justify getting rid of either as I love them both. Great sound quality and user serviceable to an extent.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #31Mar 4, 2025
BoseQC35 vs Sennheiser 4.50 vs Sony WH-CH720N
Based on my experience - QCs will last you at least 7 years - that's how old mine are and they still work as new.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #32Mar 2, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
bose qc35. my #1 for comfort and noise cancelling!
View on Redditopen_in_new - #33Mar 2, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
Lots of recommendations for Sony XM4-5 series, and I personally own the XM4... BUT I would recommend to add other options. - If you have an iPhone then consider their earphones Max (or whatever the name). They truly cover your ears and interact greatly with iPhones. But they are heavy, bulky and expensive. -Bose Qc35 or whatever is their current top model. They cover the ears better than the Sony XM4-5. The noise cancelling is also as good. And usually they fit better women's music taste because the sound is softer and warmer than the Sony, like for vocal artists, jazz, electro, etc.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #34Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
I really like the Bose QC. Some colors are on sale right now. They are comfy enough to sleep in and fully block out snoring.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #35Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
Bose quiet comfort. They are pricy, I was gifted them 4 years ago and they are still going strong. They charge super fast and have a long battery life. The padding is just now starting to wear away, but you can get replacement ones. Highly recommend
View on Redditopen_in_new - #36Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
I bought a pair of Bose QC35 in 2015ish. They've been used heavily, including by my kids for the last 4 years. They're still going strong with naught but a set of pad replacements. They've outlasted the Sennhesier and Bowers & Wilkins models I tried in the interim. They're easier to pair than anything but the AirPods I use primarily now. I've heard great things about the XM4s, but I fully expect that the Bluetooth standard my Bose were made with will be obsolete before those headphones stop working.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #37Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
As a sensory specific adult I live an die by my Bose QC. Electronics aren't BIFL but I have one pair of Bose QC that's so old it runs on batteries and still connects to devices with a wire exclusively and a newer pair that's the latest model. I live and I die by my Bose. -Sincerely a 24 year old woman with a small head.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #38Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
I've had my Bose QC for about 6 years. Extremely comfortable and and I've never had connectivity issues with them. They still work great but I've had to replace the ear cushions twice due to wear and tear, which was a cheap and easy repair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #39Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
I’ll second Bose quiet comfort! I struggled finding headphones that don’t physically hurt my ears and my audiophile husband let me try his on an international flight and I was blown away. He’s had his for around 8 years and has replaced the padding twice due to wear and tear (which are easily found, bought, and replaced), but the quality is still there.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #40Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
I choose bose qc over sony, because bose has bigger caps and doesn’t squeeze my ears (i have pretty big ears)
View on Redditopen_in_new - #41Mar 1, 2025
I need noise cancelling head phones that are big enough that they competely cover the average adult woman's ears
I love Bose headphones as they fit me so well and (for me) have the best connectivity. I have a pair of the Quite Comfort Ultras and they are amazing. My spouse has had a pair of Quite Comfort 35s for over 5 years that she has worn daily and still perform very well. In my opinion the noise-cancelling is the best on Bose headphones. I have tried the Sony XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum 3nand AirPod Max. I do think the Sony headphones sound a touch better but I also use my headphones to watch sports and movies in the evening so I went with the more comfortable and better noise-cancelling. Best of luck in your search Like most items there is some wear and tear on the pads but you can DIY replace them for about $30. If you think you will have the headphones for a long time I recommend buying a typical color (white or black) or buy a replacement set of pads with your headphones.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #42Feb 6, 2025
Wireless Headphones That Will Survive Uni
Bose QC series. I’m on year 4 now. Ear pads will need replacing (I don’t recommend running or sweating with them on) but other than that, bulletproof.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #43Feb 2, 2025
Earbuds with great quality sound that don't stop working after few months?
+1 for Bose QuietComfort. Have had a pair for a few years that have been used in a variety of rough environments. Still work flawlessly and sound great. Noise cancelling modes also work amazingly well.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #44Feb 1, 2025
Best noise canceling headphones?
I have both Sony XMs and Bose Quietcomfort and Bose is vastly superior. I believe Sony has sucessfully gaslit people in believing otherwise.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #45Feb 1, 2025
Best noise canceling headphones?
I love my Bose Quiet Comforts.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #46Jan 1, 2025
Alternatives to AirPods?
I’ve been using Bose Quiet Comfort and love them. I found AirPods very uncomfortable.
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