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Bose QuietComfort 20
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- 83AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE4 ReviewsCNET80Bose QuietComfort 20 review: Expensive, best noiseDespite some downsides, including a high price, the Bose QuietComfort 20 offers the best noise-canceling in an in-ear headphone and should tempt frequent travelers looking for a more compact alternative to a full-size NC headphone, such as the Bose QuietComfort 15.PC Mag90Bose QuietComfort 20iThe Bose QuietComfort 20 is a giant leap forward for noise cancellation earphones, and easily the most effective pair we have tested thus far.CNETNot RatedQuietComfort 20: Hands-on with Bose's first noise-I had two chances to listen to the QC20 first-hand at a Bose event in New York's Grand Central Terminal. While both demos were in a controlled environment, the results were undeniably impressive.Reviewed.com Headphones80Bose QC20i ReviewMany in-ears can hush the high-pitched noises of the world, but the QC20i can handle the booming roars of a train crashing down its tracks. For that reason, the QC20i seems well worth its weighty price.Pocket-LintNot RatedHands-on: Bose QuietComfort 20 review - in-ear noiOur hands-on, or ears-on we should say, also revealed just how meaty the playback the Bose QC 20 buds are capable of...Nothing was lost and bass response was excellent...we're initially impressed, especially with the noise cancellation doing such a great job to boot.Pocket-LintNot RatedHands-on: Bose QuietComfort 20 review - in-ear noiOur hands-on...also revealed just how meaty the playback the Bose QC 20 buds are capable of. We listened to a large variety of music, from The Who, Seasick Steve, Maroon 5 (yeah, we know), and Jimi Hendrix and they shared several things in common. Nothing was lost and bass response was excellent.TechRadar80Bose QuietComfort 20i headphones reviewIf you have $300 to spend on in-ear noise canceling then these are probably for you.
- 86AVERAGE USER SCORE14 Reviewsวิทวิน70September 28, 2018Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetBarry60April 24, 2018Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Great comfortable phones!!barrycie60April 24, 2018Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Nice comfortable headphones! Good sound!Engadget Reader100April 15, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Overall design is great except the inline noise cancelling module which is big. The location of it is okay but if you tried to do any activity or movement it could be a problem.Peter100March 18, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90July 28, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90April 5, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The earphones perform surprisingly well for specific types of noise. Air circulating in office buildings, running water and rain, road noise, engine noise, etc. I have been using it on the bus for my commute and at work and in those settings I'm really impressed.One concern is battery life. The battery and electronics are really light and compact and I would say if the battery is any smaller the product would not work. I have been getting a few hours of use out of them every day and would recommend charging them every 1-2 days.Another is that the active noise-cancellation products a noticeable pressure in your ear when it is on. I think this is necessary but may cause slight discomfort for some people but I have not had trouble using it for an hour at a time and do not notice it after a while.Extras: They come with 2 alternate ear fittings and a carrying case + charging cable.Note: I have the 20i model, which I think has volume up and down as well as play pause buttons and a possibly narrower jack to fit apple products and cases.If you commute or fly a lot, they are worth the money, even if you aren't playing music or listening to audio. I will update if they drown out vacuuming : )Engadget Reader100March 4, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I travel a lot on planes. And have been using NC headphones for years. The over the ear ones get too hot after a few hours and if you fall asleep and lay on your side the feedback can shock you. While int he ear ones just are never as long term comfortable as I'd like. These though are incredible, not just active noise canceling but so effective it actually reduces realtime sounds such as speech and crying. Seriously a step ahead of anything ive had before. Highly recommended for the traveller. A little disappointing in the overall sound quality for music, but better than anything else in its classEngadget Reader80January 13, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 6, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I previously owned QC3 headphones, but they are not really small for travelling and put them inside a laptop case, specially since I own a MacBook Air. I purchased the QC20i back in October 2013 and I used them most days at the office; noise cancellation is impressive given how small they are. Also, I travel on plane every two months and they are a pleasure to use in the airport and during flight. A plus is that you can control Apple Devices (MacBook, iPhone, iPad, etc) directly from the headphones. Only con is that bass is not powerful enough.Engadget Reader100September 5, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 24, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Bose and noise cancellation are pretty much synonymous. Those earbuds are pretty expensive but I honestly think if I had to have only one pair of headphones, this would be it. The sound is great, and noise cancellation is pretty much the same as its bigger brothers. The ear tips are really comfortable and you can pretty much wear them all day. The "awareness" function is really useful when you need to know what's going on around you.Engadget Reader90August 21, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 16, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I travel quite a lot and bought these Bose QuietComfort 20i with a view to replace my devoted QuietComfort 3. The noise cancellation, especially when flying, is really impressive. Sound is very good too even if I would have preferred a bit more bass, the level is below the QC 3. The comfort is excellent and the QC 20i can be worn for hours without fatigue. All this in a very small package which is great for those having to travel light.
Key Specs
TYPE
In-ear / canalphones
CHANNELS
Stereo
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION
Yes
CONNECTIONS
3.5mm stereo
INLINE CONTROLS
Yes
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