Bose QuietComfort 25

sound, noise isolation, comfort, portability, usability

88% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

sound, noise isolation, comfort, portability, usability

reliability, bass quality

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

noise isolation, comfort, portability, sound, design

95% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Higher-grade build than previous Bose sets ; Excellent noise cancellation ; Pleasant, big sound

Better sound quality available at the price ; Easy to leave on accidentally

The Bose QuietComfort 25 are great noise-cancelling headphones for taking the stress out of the city.

Full sound ; Stunning noise-cancellation ; Doesn't require battery for use

Color customization costs extra $100 ; Showing their age a little

They're showing their age now, but the Bose QuietComfort 25 offer a deluxe set of noise-cancelling headphones that delivers an unparalleled audio experience that's well worth the price of admission.

Astonishingly good noise cancellation ; Clear, balanced sound ; Comfortable to wear

They are not cheap

Best noise-cancelling headphones, Awards 2014. These are the noise-cancellation headphones by which all others should be judged

Lightweight construction, comfortable fit for long periods of wear, outstanding noise-cancellation (ideal for frequent long-haul flyers), carry case included (with double 3.5mm aeroplane jack)

Standard AAA battery (not rechargeable on-board battery), some noise-cancellation issues (doesn’t seem to like trains much), sound quality poor when battery depletes

The Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones are mighty impressive over-ear headphones. As noise-cancelling headphones go they're right up there among the best, delivering great sound quality from their comfy, lightweight build.

Reliably portable, rugged build ; Bench-setting sound-blocking ability ; Open, analytical and insightful sound

Need batteries, aren’t rechargeable

A mute button for the outside world, these sound-blockers keep up the family name

Extra-comfortable design; clearer, more dynamic sound; highly effective noise-canceling circuitry that's been slightly improved; new folding design allows the headphones to fit in a smaller carrying case; if the battery dies, the music now doesn't die;...

Fairly pricey.

The QuietComfort 25 model takes Bose's already stellar noise-canceling headphones and levels them up to new heights.

These headphones may be on the slightly pricier side, but they provide great quality sound, good noise isolation, both active and passive, and the slight touches such as the included carry case mean that they can easily fit in your bag whenever you are...

Active noise cancelling ; Lightweight ; Comfortable ; Nice carry case

Interchangeable - not rechargeable - battery

Powerful lows and crisp, bright highs with no distortion at top volumes. Exceedingly comfortable. Best noise-cancellation technology available. Can be used as passive headphones without power.

Runs on a AAA battery rather than a built-in, rechargeable option. Sculpted sound signature is not for purists. No auto-off function.

At $300, the Bose QuietComfort 25 is still a noise-canceling headphone pair first and a music lover's headphone pair second. But Bose introduces new improvements (like passive listening mode) with every model that keep QuietComfort on top of the noise...