After a month testing Bose's new premium headphones, I would recommend them — but I'd recommend waiting more
TechRadar Verdict The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) sound great and feel comfortable to wear, but there are a few rough edges which you wouldn't expect from cans of this price. Jump To: Two-minute review Price and release date Specs Features Design Sound quality Value Should I buy it? Also consider How I test Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Two-minute reviewBose often seems to pay more attention to its Ultra-suffix devices, which absolutely make up some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tested.
- ▪TechRadar Verdict The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) sound great and feel comfortable to wear, but there are a few rough edges which you wouldn't expect from cans of this price.
- ▪Jump To: Two-minute review Price and release date Specs Features Design Sound quality Value Should I buy it?
- ▪Also consider How I test Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): Two-minute reviewBose often seems to pay more attention to its Ultra-suffix devices, which absolutely make up some of the best noise-cancelling headphones we've tested.
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TechRadar Verdict The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) sound great and feel comfortable to wear, but there are a few rough edges which you wouldn't expect from cans of this price. Still, the sound alone speaks for how great they are. $359 at Amazon(Black) $359 at Best Buy(White) $359 at Nordstrom(Pink) $359 at BHPhoto Pros +Very comfortable to wear +Impressive, energetic sound +Spatial audio works wonders Cons -Design feels surprisingly cheap -Poor battery life -Tempting to wait for a discount before buying Best picks for you The best Bose headphones and earbuds, all tested and rated by our experts The best noise cancelling headphones, all TechRadar tested The best wireless headphones, chosen by our experts for all budgets Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every…
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