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Bose QuietComfort 20

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Pros

  • Very light and thin rechargeable battery is
  • healthy skepticism and humor here
  • variety of stability tips that help them maintain their stable fit

Cons

  • ATV noise was noticeable right away
  • inability to block (or reduce) wind noise
  • background noise

Key specs

  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Bose QuietComfort 20 - Pros & Cons

Bose QuietComfort 20

Pros

  • Very light and thin rechargeable battery is
  • healthy skepticism and humor here
  • variety of stability tips that help them maintain their stable fit
  • have a comfortable fit and a low-latency wired connection
  • straightforward and efficient control scheme
  • work well as gym headphones and are stable enough to be used while
  • buttons deliver good feedback and the Control Module is very thin and easily fits in tight pockets
  • durable
  • comfortable and compact and stable enough for
  • a good battery life and a simple and efficient control scheme
  • overall level of the leakage is also very quiet

Cons

  • ATV noise was noticeable right away
  • inability to block (or reduce) wind noise
  • background noise
  • which becomes muted
  • there s no required way to describe noise reduction
  • The response throughout the range is rather inconsistent
  • mid-range sound cluttered and muddy
  • lacking high-treble means their sound headphones
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • Low-mid is overemphasized by more than 3dB
  • The bass is also a little tighter

Bose QuietComfort 20 - Technical Overview

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Bose QuietComfort 20 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight1.55 oz
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
CategoryTravel and Commuting
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.32
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life16.0 h
Talk time16.0 h

Bose QuietComfort 20 - Q&A (2)

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    rueben_parker
    about 2 years ago
    Can you sleep with Bose QuietComfort 20 on?
    cleopatra.morissette
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Bose QuietComfort 20 has a sleek design that does not come in the way when sleeping, even when your ear is pressed against the pillow.
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    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Does Bose QuietComfort 20 have Bluetooth?
    carlee
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Bose QuietComfort 20 in-ear headphones do not support Bluetooth.
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Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.9
Based on 14 reviews
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Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QC20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones review
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Tech Guide
Published: 30.08.2013
Bose QC20 Acoustic Noise Cancelling in-ear headphones review

Bose’s noise-cancelling headphones are the best on the market but imagine having that technology in a pair of earphones. No need to imagine – they’ve done it.

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PC World
Bose QuietComfort 20 active noise cancelling headphones
4.3

The sound of silence

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20i Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 23.01.2014
Bose QuietComfort 20i Review
4.5

Read the in depth Review of Bose QuietComfort 20i Audio Video. Know detailed info about Bose QuietComfort 20i configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20i Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 24.03.2021
Bose QuietComfort 20i Review
4.0

Supreme comfort and stellar anti-noise make the Bose QuietComfort 20i the noise-cancelling earbuds to beat. Read our full review.

Bose QuietComfort 20 Expensive, best noise-canceling in-ear headphone
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CNET
Published: 31.10.2013
Expensive, best noise-canceling in-ear headphone

Despite some downsides, including a high price, the Bose QuietComfort 20 offers the best noise-canceling in an in-ear headphone and should tempt frequent travelers looking for a more compact alternative to full-size NC headphones.

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PCMAG
Published: 07.08.2013
Bose QuietComfort 20 Review
4.5

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

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphone Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 23.03.2016
Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphone Review
2.0

Bose carries over its excellent noise cancellation technology and high quality sound to a more portable headphone, the QuietComfort 20 in-ears.

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20 QC20
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 31.07.2021
Bose QuietComfort 20 QC20

Bose QuietComfort 20 QC20 (Wired Headphone): 4.3 out of 5 stars from 95 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Forbes
Published: 18.08.2013
Bose QuietComfort 20 Review

The Bose QuietComfort 20 (QC20) noise cancelling headphones are pretty much the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy. Here’s my full review.

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20/QC20 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 26.04.2018
Bose QuietComfort 20/QC20 Review
3.7

The Bose QC20 are average mixed usage headphones with excellent noise cancellation for commuting and loud environments. They're well-designed, durable, comfortab...

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20i review
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TechRadar
Published: 24.11.2017
Bose QuietComfort 20i review
4.0

For the price, you'd expect Bose's latest in-ear headphones to rock, and the QC20i doesn't disappoint

Bose QuietComfort 20 Review: Android-compatible Bose QuietComfort 20 Headphones - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 09.08.2015
Review: Android-compatible Bose QuietComfort 20 Headphones - Ausdroid

Last year I reviewed the newly released Bose SoundSport and SoundTrue in-ear headphones and was extremely impressed with them. The sound clarity and range they produced far exceeded any in-ear headphones I have even used before. The comfort and fit of the earphones matched the quality of the sound. Needless to say I was a […]

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20 headphones review
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Android Authority
Published: 14.03.2014
Bose QuietComfort 20 headphones review

The QuietComfort 20 in-ear headphones are Bose’s first pair of noise cancelling in-ears, but how well do they fare? Join us as we go ears-on to find out!

Bose QuietComfort 20 Bose QuietComfort 20i Review - Noise Cancelling Earbuds - LAPTOP
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LaptopMag
Published: 20.11.2013
Bose QuietComfort 20i Review - Noise Cancelling Earbuds - LAPTOP
4.0

Supreme comfort and stellar anti-noise make the Bose QuietComfort 20i the noise-canceling buds to beat.

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