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Bose QuietControl 30

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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • neckband offers a secure fit
  • excellent noise cancellation and great battery life
  • minimal look is definitely my style

Cons

  • the buttons are a bit stiff and difficult to press
  • pricey pair of wireless headphones
  • playback seems to be a little more rough around the edges

Key specs

  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Bose QuietControl 30 - Pros & Cons

Bose QuietControl 30

Pros

  • neckband offers a secure fit
  • excellent noise cancellation and great battery life
  • minimal look is definitely my style
  • to use while the sound was clear and easy to understand
  • sound good but were very comfortable
  • high quality sound
  • Hands-free calling is very good
  • decent active noise cancellation and respectable sound quality
  • convenient hard case is included to stow the headphones away safely
  • The earbuds are really very comfortable
  • noise-cancelling is very effective and you get 10 hours between charges

Cons

  • the buttons are a bit stiff and difficult to press
  • pricey pair of wireless headphones
  • playback seems to be a little more rough around the edges
  • they re also overpriced
  • small flap that pulls back to reveal the micro USB input for charging
  • Quiet Control 30 does not have a waterproof rating
  • there is no pass through cable to plug in and bypass Bluetooth
  • The power button is a bit disappointing
  • hard to switch away from a Pixel and its camera
  • futuristic neck band that looks entirely uncomfortable and out of place
  • collar is going to be susceptible to getting crushed

Bose QuietControl 30 - Technical Overview

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Bose QuietControl 30 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Width6.5 in
Depth0.75 in
Height5.98 in
Weight2.25 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Keyguard
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeNeckband
Body materialSilicone
CategoryAudiophile
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Sound
Driver technologyDynamic
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Connectivity
Inputs supportedBluetooth
Bluetooth version4.2
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
USByes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life10.0 h
Talk time10.0 h
Charging via USByes

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Bose QuietControl 30 Bose - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 review: In-ear noise-cancelling doesn't get any better than this - Pocket-lint
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Published: 30.03.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 review: In-ear noise-cancelling doesn't get any better than this - Pocket-lint
4.5

With Bose you expect audio and noise cancelling to be great, and the QC30 deliver on that reputation. They're pricey, but the sound quality and the

Bose QuietControl 30 Review: Bose QuietControl 30
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Channel Post MEA
Published: 18.05.2017
Review: Bose QuietControl 30

Bose QuietControl 30s are the new in-ear noise-cancellers that are wireless and aptly named QuietControl due to the fact that they allow users to control the exact a

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QC 30 review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.11.2016
Bose QC 30 review
4.0

In-ear noise cancelling as good as any from over-ear cans

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose Quietcontrol 30 Review
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Lifewire
Published: 18.06.2020
Bose Quietcontrol 30 Review
4.3

The Bose Quietcontrol 30 are in-ear headphones with ANC. I tested them for 30 hours, and found that they sound amazing, but also have numerous issues.

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones review: A nearly perfect set of active noise-canceling earphones
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 13.02.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones review: A nearly perfect set of active noise-canceling earphones

One minor shortcoming kept us from giving these headphones a perfect score.

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 27.02.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 Review
3.8

Just missed the mark

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 review: noise cancellation in a portable package
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91mobiles.com |
Published: 28.07.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 review: noise cancellation in a portable package

The Bose QC 30 is the first neckband style earphone from the audio giant

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 25.10.2016
Bose QuietControl 30 Review
4.0

The Bose QuietControl 30 earphones combine Bluetooth connectivity and effective ambient mics with industry-leading noise cancellation technology.

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T3 Middle East
Published: 31.01.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 Review

Noise cancelling at its finest.                  Bose’s revamped line of noise cancelling earphones highlights the capabilities of the company’s progress on audio technology. It’s latest, the Bose QuietComfort 30, is one of the few wireless headphones that features a neckband-style design. We’ve seen these neckband-style headphones before, but …

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 review: The ultimate neckband-style Bluetooth headphone
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CNET
Published: 31.10.2016
Bose QuietControl 30 review: The ultimate neckband-style Bluetooth headphone
4.0

Bose in-ear wireless canceling is a great everyday headphone so long as you don't expect the most powerful noise-canceling.

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones - Review - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 10.03.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones - Review - Ausdroid

Here at Ausdroid we get to try out some really cool products, and it is absolutely one of the perks of the gig. Needless to say, when the opportunity arose to review the Bose QC30 wireless headphones I jumped at the chance. I love my high quality sound, and that’s what I associate Bose with. […]

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones review: A nearly perfect set of active noise-cancelling earphones
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Published: 13.02.2017
Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones review: A nearly perfect set of active noise-cancelling earphones
4.5

One minor shortcoming kept us from giving these headphones a perfect score.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 21.02.2022
Bose QuietControl 30 QC30

Bose QuietControl 30 QC30 (Wireless Headphone): 3.2 out of 5 stars from 38 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Bose QuietControl 30 Bose QuietControl 30/QC30 Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 13.03.2018
Bose QuietControl 30/QC30 Wireless Review
3.9

The Bose QuietControl 30 are above-average wireless earbuds for most uses cases, that deliver a satisfying sound quality. They're decently portable and offer mor...

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Good Housekeeping
Published: 02.03.2017
Bose QuietControl 30

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