The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Noise-Cancelling Headphones, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

Bose QuietComfort Wireless ANC Headphones (Blue Dusk) Bose QuietComfort Wireless ANC Headphones (Blue Dusk) #2 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Renewed) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Renewed) #81 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#81
Noise Cancelling
Strong, proven noise cancellation
Strong, smooth low-freq cancellation
Sound
Warm, consumer-friendly tuning
Warm, bassy, consumer-tuned
Battery
24 hours with ANC on
~20 hours with ANC on
Comfort
Best-in-class all-day comfort
Excellent padding, minimal clamp fatigue
Call Quality
Good microphone clarity
Solid microphone, good clarity
Build Durability
Solid plastic and metal construction
Premium plastics, proven reliable hinges
Value
$175 (51% discount)
$179.99 renewed (14% off retail)
Verdict
Best comfort-first ANC headphone
Best All-Day Comfort ANC Headphone (Renewed Discount)

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