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@patient_badger_81 · Owner-reported

Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted Sep 2026

very good ANC, the only thing is that they broke after a 1,5 year

Noise cancelling in the real world · better than expected

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Bose QuietComfort II

Name: Bose QuietComfort II
Brand: Bose
SKU: B0B7838HH6
Price: 219.00 USD

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noise cancelling

8.5/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.5

0.010.0

At 8.5, its noise cancelling beats 90% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 91 of the 260 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling

Owners (1)

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Would buy it again and still uses it daily.

Owned 1–2 years.

Fit and comfort over hours1 as expected
Noise cancelling in the real world1 better
Battery in real life1 as expected
Mic on calls1 as expected
Buds and case after months1 as expected

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Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

6 hBelow average

6 h

3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 260 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 260 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%

IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 239 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 260).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active60%Passive15%Hybrid10%None8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 178 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 260).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 6 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h
Charging Method: USB-C
Battery Life Anc On: 6 h
Fast Charging: Yes

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes, adaptive transparency
Anc Modes: Off, Quiet (ANC on), Aware (transparency)
Driver Count: 1
Driver Type: Dynamic
Frequency Response Signature: Neutral, slightly warm
Adaptive Anc: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Multipoint Devices: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Color Options: Black, soapstone
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Deep insert
Weight Per Earbud: 6 g
Weight With Case: 60 g

Features

Certified For: Made for iPhone
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Yes, presets only
Find My Device: No
Gaming Mode: No
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: No
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby

Microphone

Noise Reduction Type: Active
Type: Dual microphone

Lab data

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Bose QuietComfort IISoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Bose QuietComfort II: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	19.6
25	22.4
32	23.2
40	22.0
50	20.0
63	17.7
80	15.0
100	11.7
125	8.1
160	5.3
200	3.7
250	1.3
315	1.5
400	1.8
500	0.6
630	-0.2
800	0.1
1000	0.1
1250	1.6
1600	7.2
2000	14.0
2500	17.9
3150	15.4
4000	14.3
5000	9.8
6300	10.2
8000	11.1
10000	4.7
12500	0.8
16000	-4.2
20000	-50.0

Bose QuietComfort II

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bose QuietComfort II: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	0.8
26	0.6
33	0.0
41	0.0
52	-0.1
65	-0.1
82	-0.2
103	-0.5
130	-1.9
163	-0.8
205	-1.2
259	-2.0
325	-2.8
410	-2.4
516	1.4
613	-0.6
772	5.0
972	7.1
1220	9.3
1540	11.9
1940	15.5
2440	22.1
3070	24.8
3870	29.1
4870	34.3
6130	33.3
7720	25.3
9720	33.9
12200	15.2
15400	26.2
19400	25.3

Bose QuietComfort II

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Bose QuietComfort II: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	0.5
26	0.3
33	-0.9
41	-2.5
52	-6.2
65	-1.3
82	6.9
103	8.0
130	9.2
163	12.8
205	12.4
259	12.5
325	12.8
410	11.8
516	12.7
613	10.7
772	11.8
972	13.2
1220	12.4
1540	12.2
1940	15.8
2440	25.0
3070	27.7
3870	28.9
4870	31.4
6130	27.0
7720	20.0
9720	30.4
12200	12.7
15400	10.8
19400	15.9

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

6.9/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed November 2022

Noise cancelling8.5

Isolation3.3

Battery life6.7

Comfort & fit8.2

Connectivity5.0

Design7.4

The verdict

Bose may have long held the title of "king of ANC," but that title is complicated by the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. It has great active noise canceling (ANC) and some fascinating features, but weird sound choices, and a sky-high price make for a poor value.

✓Liked: Light weight, App-supported updates, Auto-EQ feature

✕Could be better: Difficult fit, Questionable frequency response, Price, No way to disable ANC

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Owners (1)

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· · Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted Sep 2026

Would buy again

very good ANC, the only thing is that they broke after a 1,5 year

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