QuietControl 30

Released September 2016

Bose's in-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones use a neckband and adjustable noise control.

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Battery: 10 h
With case: –
Best codec: –
Weight: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree that the adjustable noise cancellation is highly effective and the StayHear+ ear tips are comfortable. SoundGuys reports occasional Bluetooth skips, while TechRadar and Expert Reviews find the sound unexceptional for the price. Expert Reviews finds the neckband awkward in use; TechRadar's team is divided on it.

From soundguys.com, techradar.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Sound

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: Yes
Transparency mode: Yes
Noise cancelling detail: Twelve levels from maximum cancellation to maximum awareness, adjusted on the in-line remote or in Bose Connect; noise cancellation also works without music
Audio features: Volume-optimised EQ adjusts the balance with listening level

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): Up to 10 hours
Battery life detail: Built-in lithium-ion battery charges through Micro-USB in up to three hours; Bose claims up to 10 hours per charge, and audio cannot play while charging

Design

Two devices at once: Yes
Controls: Power/Bluetooth button on the neckband; in-line volume, playback, call and noise-control buttons
Microphones: Six microphones across the earbuds for noise cancellation; a dual-microphone system supports calls
Fit and ear tips: Contoured neckband and StayHear+ QC tips in small, medium and large
Works with: Bluetooth and NFC pairing; stores eight devices and can stay connected to two at once, playing from one at a time; Bose Connect app for iOS and Android
Colours: Black
In the box: Headphones, three sizes of StayHear+ QC tips, USB charging cable and carrying case