alaTest Sites
About alaTest
Connect with alaTest
alaTest, All about reviews. © 2005-2025 ICSS AB. All rights reserved. Privacy & Terms
804 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 804 reviews of Bose QuietControl 30. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and noise isolation. The comfort and usability also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the reliability and price.
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 87/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Richard Easton (trustedreviews.com)
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...
Get TrustedReviews' award-winning reviews, opinions and advice delivered to your inbox for free!
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
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
Expert review by : Jon Porter (techradar.com)
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...
Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)
With Bose you expect audio and noise cancelling to be great, and the QC30 deliver on that reputation. They're pricey, but the sound quality and the
Brilliant noise-cancelling ; Great sound quality ; Useful app
Design could be improved to make the neckband more balanced
With Bose you expect audio quality and noise-cancelling to be great - and the QuietControl 30 definitely deliver on that reputation.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
The Bose QuietControl 30 headphones feature wireless Bluetooth connection and noise cancelling, which is rather unusual for an in-ear pair. They're designed to block out all background noise when you want to, but also to be able to let it in when you...
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
Bose in-ear wireless canceling is a great everyday headphone so long as you don't expect the most powerful noise-canceling.
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.
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
The Bose QuietControl 30 earphones combine Bluetooth connectivity and effective ambient mics with industry-leading noise cancellation technology.
Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)
The Bose QuietControl 30 are above-average wireless earbuds for most uses cases, that deliver a satisfying sound quality. They're decently portable and offer more control over their noise cancellation than other Bose headphones we've tested so far....
Comfortable and stable earbud fit. ; Very low leakage. ; Above-average noise isolation.
The neckband design won't be for everyone. ; Laggy when watching videos.
Expert review by : Séamus Bellamy (techhive.com)
One minor shortcoming kept us from giving these headphones a perfect score.
Aside from their inability to be used without battery power, there’s precious little to dislike about Bose’s QuietControl 30 headphones. Lightweight, comfortable, beautifully designed, and offering excellent sound, they deserve the consideration of...
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)
Bose in-ear wireless canceling is a great everyday headphone so long as you don't expect the most powerful noise-canceling.
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.
Please select your alaTest site to get local reviews and prices:
We have local websites in the following countries: