Though they lack some features found on other earbuds of this price, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 make up for it with astounding noise cancellation and sound quality.

Superb sound quality, Astonishing noise cancellation, Clever ‘Aware’ mode, Secure fit

No Hi-Res audio support, No Bluetooth Multipoint, No wireless charging

With the QuietComfort Earbuds II, Bose makes an impressive comeback and they want to show us what is technically feasible: The active noise cancelling (ANC) cancels out broadband and works extremely effectively, the transparency mode sounds very natural and thanks to clever measurement technology in...

The Bose QuietComfort II are excellent for commute and travel. These well-built buds have a powerful ANC system, which can easily block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines as well as passenger chit-chat.

Incredible noise isolation performance., Very comfortable and stable fit.

Bad passive soundstage.

Bose makes a statement with its new $299 buds

A new milestone for noise cancellation in earbuds, Dependable performance with great dynamic sound, Superb transparency mode

No wireless charging despite $299 price, Not capable of multipoint, More expensive than original QC Earbuds

Bose’s ageing noise-cancelling headphones are on offer once again in time for Black Friday

Deeply impressive noise-cancelling; Hefty, vibrant sound; Much tidier and more compact than before; Quite elegant control app ;

‘Smaller’ and ‘lighter’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘small’ or ‘light’;

With day-long battery life, compact size and world-beating ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are built for travel

Aside from some mild issues blocking out bass, the noise isolation on Bose's latest is top-tier.

A snug fit, decent battery life, ridiculously impressive ANC, well-designed companion app, intuitive controls that are easy to learn, and the kind of bass that you feel in your chest.

Ryan Waniata / Review Geek Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds 2 were crafted for one primary purpose: to kill all the noise. While they may not quite reach those heights, they succeed as the best noise cancellers on the market.

Class-leading noise canceling, Excellent sound performance, Good call quality, Comfy design, Solid customization

No multipoint pairing, Case can't charge wirelessly, No earbuds tracking

The quality of noise canceling in the QuietComfort Earbuds II is a giant step up from other headphones, though call quality suffers in loud environments.