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Bose QuietControl 30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 394 reviews of Bose QuietControl 30. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and noise isolation. The comfort and usability also get good reviews. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

sound, usability, comfort, noise isolation, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose QuietControl 30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Jon Porter (techradar.com)

Bose QC 30 review

 

In-ear noise cancelling as good as any from over-ear cans

Excellent, variable, noise cancellation ; Comfortable earbuds that stay put ; Long-lasting battery

Sound isn’t great for this price point ; Neckband will be divisive

If you want a pair of wireless in-ear headphones with great battery life and excellent noise cancellation, the Bose QC30s might be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s just unfortunate that they’re not the best-sounding headphones around. Life is full...

Nov, 2016
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Expert review by: What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Bose QuietControl 30 review

 

Impressive noise-cancelling and excellent sound quality make the Bose QC30s the real deal...

Insightful sound ; Spacious ; Impressive noise cancellation ; Punchy bass

The neckband isn’t to everyone’s tastes

By blocking outside noise, you can focus on the QC30s’ great sound

May, 2017
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Expert review by: Jonathan Bray (expertreviews.co.uk)

Bose QuietControl 30 review: Great sound but uncomfortable to wear

 

Superlative noise cancellation and good sound quality, but there's too much wrong with the design of the Bose QuietControl 30

Great noise cancelling ; Good sound quality ; Compact and lightweight

Uncomfortable, awkward design ; Mediocre battery life

Ultimately, for £230 I expect better. Impressive though they are from a noise-cancelling perspective, there’s too much wrong with the QuietControl 30 for a wholehearted recommendation.

Nov, 2016
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Expert review by: Richard Easton (trustedreviews.com)

Bose QuietControl 30

 

As alluded to by their name, Bose's QuietControl 30 headphones are the company's first active noise-cancelling headphones that give you granular control over the level of noise blocking. This means that, unlike with Bose's other ANC headphones, such as...

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Nov, 2016
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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose QuietControl 30 review

 

Think of Bose's QuietControl 30 ($300, £230 or AU$449) as the ultimate neckband-style Bluetooth headphone. (That's the style that looks like a horseshoe draped around the back of a person's neck, which LG pioneered with its top-selling Tone series .)

The Bose QuietControl 30 is well-built, very comfortable to wear, offers variable noise-canceling and excellent sound quality for a Bluetooth headphone. It's also sweat-resistant and can be used as a sports headphone. Works well as a headset.

Pricey. Noise-canceling isn't as effective as QuietComfort 20 or QuietComfort 35. No wired option to plug into airline entertainment systems.

So long as you don't expect the most powerful noise-canceling, the QuietControl 30 works really well as an everyday headphone. You can use it at the gym or for running.

Oct, 2016
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Expert review by: Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose QuietControl 30

 

The Bose QuietControl 30 earphones combine Bluetooth connectivity and effective ambient mics with industry-leading noise cancellation technology.

Unbeatable noise cancellation. Wireless connectivity. Solid audio performance with rich bass and crisp highs. Ambient mics allow you to monitor your surroundings.

Neckband design is not for everyone. Expensive.

Conclusions From an audio standpoint, you can describe the Bose QuietControl 30 as exciting and vibrant—it's just not going to be used for reference or critical listening scenarios. From a noise cancellation standpoint, it's at the top of the heap,...

Oct, 2016
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Expert review by: David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)

Bose's QuietControl 30 is the ultimate neckband-style Bluetooth headphone (hands-on)

 

You've probably seen plenty of people wearing neckband-style wireless headphones, which LG pioneered with its top-selling Tone series. But think of Bose's upcoming QuietControl 30, which ships this September, as the ultimate neckband-style Bluetooth...

Jun, 2016
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Consumer review by: Snitter37 (johnlewis.com)

On/off button very poor

 

Overall this is a terrific product in terms of sound quality and noise cancelling. It is easy to pair, lightweight and comfortable. The one fault is that the on/off button when new is rather like trying to crush the eyeball of a dead rodent. After a...

Jun, 2017
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Consumer review by: Marc E (johnlewis.com)

Much Improvement Needed

 

I bought this QC30 during the holiday season last year. And it's about time I actually wrote a review. I use the QC30 exclusively *daily* throughout the week. I've never put it in the case that comes with it because it's always in use. First off, the...

Jun, 2017
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Consumer review by: Ginger (johnlewis.com)

Great Noise Reduction!

 

I work on a construction site on a military base. In the jobsite trailer, the jet noise is deafening and these block the roar of the jets - I wish I had them at my previous jobsite! They're great for music, blocking sound, but have a tendency to drop...

Jun, 2017
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