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Bose
Bose QuietControl 30
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
10 hBelow average10 h
5 h23 h
below average for wireless neckband earbuds — based on 16 of 20 we've cataloged.
Microphone
YesMost commonTrue100%
True is the most common — on 100% of the 20 wireless neckband earbuds we've cataloged (of 20).
Control Type
Physical buttonsMost commonPhysical buttons100%
Physical buttons is the most common — on 100% of the 16 wireless neckband earbuds we've cataloged (of 20).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 10 h
- Battery Life Anc On
- 10 h
- Charging Method
- Micro USB
- Full Charge Minutes
- 180 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- No
Microphone
- Microphone
- Yes
- Count
- 2
Features
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic, rubber
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Range
- 10 m
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- USB Charging
- No
Design
- Color Options
- Black
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- Two extra pairs
- Foldable
- No
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›SOUNDGUYS rating
7.6/ 10
RecommendedBattery life8.0
Design9.0
Portability8.0
Value6.5
Features & Opinions
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Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships Manager
Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSonos or Bose? Here's how I'd choose my home theaterBoth systems provide an immersive experience, but what you plan to add later could make one a much better fit.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterSkip the $129 Bose SoundLink Micro: Here are 2 look-alikes I'd buy for lessYou don't have to spend a lot of money to get a great ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker. Here's two I'd recommend instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterBose SoundTouch is officially dead, but your speakers may still surviveBose didn’t completely brick SoundTouch speakers, but the shutdown still changed what owners originally paid for.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterDon't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.Dave CarrVideo Producer/WriterApple just took down Bose at their own gameFor decades, Bose has prided itself on this one major advantage of their headphones and earbuds. Now, Apple has beat them at their own game.Chase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerMore Wireless Neckband Earbuds
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