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, Moonstone Blue) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones (Renewed, Moonstone Blue) #138 in Noise-Cancelling Headphones
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#2
#138
Noise Cancelling
Strong, proven noise cancellation
Excellent low-freq cancellation
Sound
Warm, consumer-friendly tuning
Warm, bass-forward tuning
Battery
24 hours with ANC on
24 hours with ANC
Comfort
Best-in-class all-day comfort
Plush, gentle clamp
Call Quality
Good microphone clarity
Good, stable calls
Build Durability
Solid plastic and metal construction
Solid plastic, proven hinge
Value
$175 (51% discount)
Renewed discount on proven model
Verdict
Best comfort-first ANC headphone
Best ANC comfort (at refurbished pricing)

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