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Bose SoundLink On-Ear1 / 6
Bose

Bose SoundLink On-Ear

These are still great headphones years later.

Current price · Amazon US
$134.91
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Overall Rating & value for money
7.8/ 10
7.8
0.010.0

A 7.8 puts its overall rating in the top quarter of on-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.

7.7/ 10
7.7
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At 7.7, its value for money beats 44% of on-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 16 of the 63 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Wireless
15 hBelow average
15 h
7 h82 h

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 42 of 63 we've cataloged.

Full Charge Minutes
90 minBelow average
90 min
2 min240 min

below average for on-ear headphones — based on 34 of 63 we've cataloged.

Weight
257 gAbove average
257 g
6 g318 g

above average for on-ear headphones — based on 52 of 63 we've cataloged.

Battery

Battery Life Wireless
15 h
Full Charge Minutes
90 min
Charging Method
Micro USB
Battery
Yes
Fast Charging
Yes

Design

Weight
257 g
Foldable
Yes
Headband Type
Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic
Material Ear Cups
Memory foam
Material Headband
Plastic with padding

Connectivity

Connection Type
Bluetooth wireless
Headphone Jack
Yes
Cable Type
3.5mm single-ended
USB Charging
Yes
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Microphone

Microphone
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Active noise cancellation
Type
Dual microphone

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Frequency Response Signature
Bright

Features

Control Type
Physical buttons
Auto Pause
No
Inline Controls
No
Touch Controls
No

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.8/ 10
Recommended
Lil Katz
Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed March 2021
Battery life8.5
Comfort & fit8.8
Connectivity4.0
Design8.1
Portability8.7
Value7.7
The verdict

These headphones can keep up with the non-stop pace of life, thanks to their 15-plus-hour endurance and supreme comfort. If you're privy to a sound signature that favors the midrange and treble, and don't mind paying a premium for a world-renowned brand, then the Bose On-Ear Wireless are an excellent pick.

✓What we like
✓Comfortable<br>
✓Battery life<br>
✓Portable<br>
✓Dedicated virtual assistant button<br>
✓Connect two devices simultaneously<br>
✕What could be better
✕Poor noise isolation<br>
✕Dubious durability<br>
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