Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i

4105 reviews

Apr, 2024

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comfort (371)
usability (211)
portability (148)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4105 reviews of Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The comfort and noise isolation are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 384 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the design and usability are generally positive. The noise isolation and sound also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the size and price. Views about the reliability and portability are different.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1917 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and portability. The noise isolation and comfort also get good feedback. The bass quality and durability get mixed comments, while there are some negative reviews about the mids quality.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 20 / QC20 / QC20i from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca.

96% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

Bose QuietComfort 20i

The best in-ear noise cancelling headphones in the world

They don’t come cheap and you can get higher-fidelity sound at the price, but we just can’t ignore the fantastic noise cancellation the Bose QuietComfort 20i offer. These some of the best commuter headphones money can buy – and certainly the best...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : William O'Neal (techradar.com)

Bose QuietComfort 20i review

For the price, you'd expect Bose's latest in-ear headphones to rock, and the QC20i doesn't disappoint

Incredible noise cancelling ; Extremely comfortable ; Amazing sound quality ; Aware mode will keep you alive ; iOS, Android and Windows models available ; Works passively

Expensive ; Battery module is huge

The Bose QuietComfort 20i headphones are easily some of the best sounding in-ear noise canceling headphones we've ever put through their paces. Then again, at $300, they ought to be. They're fantastic if you can afford them. The Bose QuietComfort 20s...

Nov, 2017

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Bose Quiet Comfort 20i review

Can the Bose Quiet Comfort 20i noise cancelling shut the outside world out?

Pocket friendly ; Noise cancelling ; Comfort

Audio performance ; Price

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Hands-on: Bose QuietComfort 20 review - in-ear noise-cancelling headphones with a twist - Pocket-lint

If you've ever travelled business or first class with any airline then you will no doubt have seen several passengers relaxing back with Bose QC 15 noise-cancelling

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Bose QuietComfort 20 (review): Expensive, but the best noise-canceling in-ear headphone

Despite 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 full-size NC headphones.

The ; are compact in-ear headphones that sound good, are very comfortable to wear, and offer surprisingly impressive noise cancellation. The noise cancellation is powered by an integrated rechargeable lithium battery that delivers up to 16 hours of...

Expensive; they don't sound as good as many competing in-ear headphones in this price range; rechargeable battery isn't replaceable.

Oct, 2013

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Bose QuietComfort 20i review

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The Bose QuietComfort 20i headphones are the first of their kind to be produced by this high-end brand. Never before these had Bose added its noise-cancelling technology to an in-ear design. These headphones certainly look the part, but do they live up...

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : unbox.ph (unbox.ph)

Bose Quiet Comfort QC20i Review: Silence Has A Steep Price

Full review of the Bose Quiet Comfort QC20i! Today, we'll be reviewing the Bose Quiet Comfort QC20i. While the company has successfully made and sold over-ear noise cancellation solutions in the past, the QC20i is the company's first in-ear noise...

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Mobile Tech Addicts (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

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There are two slightly different QC20 models, the QC20 has an in-line microphone and two-button control which is designed for Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone devices, while the QC20i is for Apple devices and has the in-line microphone and a...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (itreviews.co.uk)

Bose QuietComfort 20i

The Bose QuietComfort 20 is a giant leap forward for noise cancellation earphones, and easily the most effective pair we have tested thus far.

Before we discuss the audio performance itself, let’s talk about the noise cancellation. Bose’s QuietComfort series has always been at the top of this category, constantly appearing to be one step ahead of the competition. Well, the QC20 feels like...

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : Channel5 (channel5.com)

Bose QuietComfort 20i

At £260, these cans really have to work for their place in your ears, but the good news is they deliver and then some. The Bose QuietComfort 20i provide a solid 16 hour battery life, as well as active noise cancellation. As you'll see in our rather...

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