Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1450 reviews of Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the durability and portability are overall positive. The usability and comfort also get good views, whereas many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 162 user reviews of Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the design and portability are on the whole positive. The usability and comfort also get good feedback, but there are mixed views on the reliability and price.

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

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 266 user reviews of Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the sound and portability are overall positive, whereas many are critical about the bass quality.

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

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II 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.

89% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Bose SoundLink AE Wireless II review

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The Bose SoundLink AE Wireless II headphones are, as the name suggests, wireless, and do away with cables in favour of a Bluetooth connection. There's still a cable in the box though, should your battery fail, or you don't want to listen wirelessly. We...

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II

The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear II is a lightweight, exceptionally comfortable pair of Bluetooth headphones with high-quality sound and a high price.

Solid audio performance with rich bass and bright highs. Incredibly comfortable. Includes a cable for passive, wired listening. Multipoint functionality allows you to pair two devices at once.

DSP sculpts audio—not for purists. Cable lacks inline remote control.

Performance and Conclusions On tracks with powerful sub-bass content, like The Knife's "Silent Shout," the SoundLink AE II delivers a low frequency response that should please bass lovers. It's not so wildly boosted that it will drive others away, but...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II review

What's the best-sounding wireless headphone available today? That's a tough question to answer, but Bose is staking its claim on the title with its new SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II, which comes in black or white for $280, £240 or AU$379.

The SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II is very comfortable to wear, sounds excellent for a Bluetooth headphone, and offers good battery life (15 hours). It also works well as a headset for phone calls, its buttons are easy to operate by feel,...

Somewhat expensive; not the best option for those who like their music loud and bass-heavy.

The SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II mixes a strong blend of comfort and performance in attractively designed wireless headphone.

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney, Jean-Christophe Lamontag (rtings.com)

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The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear 2 are above-average mixed usage headphones with a good and well-balanced sound. They're lightweight, incredibly comfortable and easy to use with straightforward controls and an ergonomic design. Unfortunately, their build...

Above-average audio reproduction. ; Lightweight and comfortable design. ; Stable and wireless design.

Poor noise isolation. ; Plasticky build quality. ; High leakage.

Jun, 2018

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

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones II review: Great comfort, smooth sound, sturdier design

The latest version of the company's ultracomfortable over-ear headphones look and sound pretty similar to their predecessor with some small but important design upgrades.

Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear II is a lightweight, very comfortable over-ear headphone that offers smooth sound with well-defined bass. Its new design, with a wider headband, seems more durable than its predecessor's and its sealed earcups do a good job...

A little pricey.

The Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear II remains one of the most comfortable, full-size headphones out there, pairing great sound quality with an improved, more durable design.

Jan, 2016

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

Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II review: Bluetooth bliss

Bose's second-generation over-ear wireless headphone features strong performance in a lightweight, comfortable design for $280.

Somewhat expensive; not the best option for those who like their music loud and bass-heavy.

The SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphone II mixes a strong blend of comfort and performance in attractively designed wireless headphone.

Sep, 2015

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Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless II Review: Cutting the Cables

Excellent sound for a Bluetooth headset Comfortable and endlessly wearable Bluetooth works flawlessly Fantastic battery life

Expensive Plastic build doesn't feel premium

Bose has a reputation for doing noise-cancelling well, and now we can add wireless to its bag of tricks. After the success of the SoundLink Mini and the original SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless, the SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless II is another successful...

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Expert review by : Best Buys Audio & AV (avhub.com.au)

Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II REVIEW

We end up recommending these for Bluetooth use at home and wired use on the road to enjoy best performance from these headphones.

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

amazing comfort and sound

I bought this form husband, who is quite fussy about headphones. The first thing which i noted was the quality of the material in which they were made, these were strong and sturdy. My husband commented that they were the comfiest he has ever had and...

Oct, 2019

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