Bose QuietComfort 20 Pro Reviews

The Bose QC15 headphones make for an impressive set of in-ears which you're unlikely to regret if you travel a lot. Although sound performance isn't the best, the sensational noise cancelling, comfortable design and handy aware mode make these a great buy.

Despite those drawbacks, I liked the Bose QC20s a lot. Their sound may not measure up to what you get from competing $300 in-ear headphones, but they sound good, are very comfortable to wear, and offer excellent noise cancellation. They also take up very little room in your bag. A lot of people will think they're overpriced, and they'd be right to think that. But for a certain subset of the headphone-buying population, the QC20s are an excellent product that's strongly worth considering. For instance, if you're a frequent traveler who doesn't want to carry around a larger over-the-ear model like the QuietComfort 15 or Beats Studio 2013 (which sounds better than the QC15, but the noise-canceling isn't as good), the QC20 is a tempting alternative. It's also a good choice for someone who's looking for a strong noise-canceling headphone but doesn't like wearing full-size headphones. Just be aware that because of the lifespan of the integrated lithium ion battery, that noise cancellation won't work forever. If you're OK with that and don't mind their hefty price tag, I have no problem recommending the QC20s.

The Bose QuietComfort 20 is a giant leap forward for noise cancellation earphones, and easily the most effective pair we have tested thus far.