While the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 aren’t the best-sounding true wireless headphones you can buy, they’re still competitive. But that's not really the point: if you want absolutely, positively the most effective noise-cancellation of any true wireless earbuds around, well… here they are.

Remarkable noise-cancellation, Robust, informative and well-organised sound, Good control options

Limited codec compatibility, Ordinary battery life, Not short of competition

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have put the master of noise-cancellation tech back on top, taking the competition right to Sony. Not only has Bose managed to implement its redesign well, the company has improved on the noise cancellation of its flagship buds while also making it sound even better...

Smaller, more comfortable design, Best-in-class noise cancellation, Beautiful sound

Call quality could be better, No support for high-def wireless codecs, No wireless charging

Bose has revamped its flagship noise-cancelling earbuds in a big way and they’ve never sounded better Exceptional noise-cancelling Fantastic sense of refinement Beautifully balanced sound Excellent detail levels Battery life can be bettered Call quality is nothing special No Bluetooth multipoint No...

The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds II are an impressive piece of technology that is the best active noise cancellation on the market with flawless audio!

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.