Customer Ratings & Reviews

The noise cancellation on these is amazing and the are very comfortable

Very comfortable while traveling. Works well to supress jet engine roar

1. Sound Quality As with all audio products, the sound quality is very important and often the deciding factor if one has two options to choose from. The sound quality is of decent (if not great) quality. The bass was spot on, the mids were decent however, I felt that the highs were a little lacking. They weren’t as clear as I would have liked them to be but they were acceptable. While I was testing them, I found that the highs were overpowered by the bass at some times, so if you like to listen to music genres with lots of highs, I would not get my hopes too high up. Overall, the headphones do well in creating an environment for the ears where it feels like you are listening to a surround sound system. Considering that the price (at the time of this writing) is around $300, I feel that Bose could bring up the sound quality a little more. 2. Design The QC 30’s are wireless, in-ear headphones with an attached neckband. I found that the neckband is a little bit like a love/hate affair depending on who you asked. The neckband is pretty light and you can barely notice it at all. Personally, I found that that neckband was unobtrusive and was fine with it. However, a few of my colleagues said that they would not use headphones with a neckband. That choice is ultimately up to you of course. No matter what your opinion is on the neckband, there is no doubt that the battery life greatly benefits from the presence of it. On their website, Bose claims 10 hours of battery life on a full charge. I found that my headphones were able to play 9-12 hours. The earbuds are Bose’s StayHear+ Tips and three sizes are included (small, medium, and large). The earbuds are very comfortable and fit nicely in the ear. On the right wire, there is an in-line remote. In my opinion, this in-line is one of the QC 30’s big plus. It has the usual volume up, volume down, play/pause/skip/answer call buttons. However, on the side, there are two different buttons and those control the level of noise cancellation. The buttons have a distinct shape/texture so that allows you to just press the desired button instead of trying to look down to see which one you are pressing. Overall, I really like the design of the headphones. It has great battery life, the earbuds are comfortable, there are large, tactile buttons, and the neckband (personally) is so light, you won’t notice it is there. 3. Noise Cancellation The noise cancellation on these headphones are stunning. One you put these on, the whole world is shut out. A lot of the exterior noise is reduced so that one can barely hear them. (For anyone that has owned the QC 25’s), the noise cancellation of the QC 30’s are almost on-par with the QC 25’s. There is also the added bonus of being able to adjust the level of noise cancellation, which is very useful when you want to quickly talk with someone for a moment. 4. Bluetooth Performance When connected to my phone, I can be one side of the house while my phone is on the other. There is no jagged “stuttering” when I am moving. The same can be said when paired only to my laptop. The problems start when they are connected to both. Bose’s app allows you to connect to two devices at the same time so that you can smoothly transition between them. However, when connected to both my laptop and my phone, the Bluetooth does not function properly. The sound disconnects and the connects back again every single second, which is very annoying. So, if I was listening to a song, I would hear one second, miss the next second, etc. This problem is intensified when you start to move. The sound is on and off so many times at such a high frequency that the headphones are practically almost useless. If you are eyeing these headphones for their “dual-device” functionality, I would suggest to look elsewhere. This problem may be because of my devices but I highly doubt it since I tried it on my family’s and colleagues’ devices. The same situation occurred. Overall, “single device” use is near flawless while the “dual-device” mode needs a lot of improvement. 5. The App (iOS version used for review) Bose offers a free app that goes along with the headphones. The app lets you change the level of noise cancellation, volume, see the battery life, use an auto-off timer, and have a “dual-device” connectivity feature (which I mentioned in the previous section). The app basically functions as an “overview” with a couple of extra features. It’s a nice bonus but not a complete necessity. 6. Small Other Miscellaneous Topics The QC 30’s come with a protective travel case. The case itself is circular and black with the Bose logo in the center. Inside, you can put your headphones and there is a little pocket to carry things around such as the charger. One thing that I missed that was on the QC 25’s and not on the QC 30’s is the power indicator. On the QC 25’s, you could easily tell if the headphones were turned on or not by an indicator light. On the QC 30’s, the power indicator light turns off until you interact with the power button, which was a minor annoyance. The $300 price tag is a little too much I believe. The sound is not quite as good and the Bluetooth performance is not always perfect, which leaves me wanting an (approximate) $250 price tag instead. Sound quality is one of the most important aspects of headphones so falling short in that category is not acceptable. Bluetooth connectivity is obviously also a very important aspect when considering wireless headphones. In my opinion, improving the sound quality as well as drastically improving the Bluetooth connectivity would justify its price. 7. Final Verdict In the end, the QC 30’s are a solid pair of wireless headphones that have a good sound quality as well as decent Bluetooth connectivity. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is look for a new pair of headphones are to anyone who is looking to transition to wireless headphones. Bose provides a solid and satisfying experience that is sure to make anyone happy!

I love the sound of these headphones, but they are forever falling out and moving around my neck. Sort of a pain in the butt, but tolerable. I have had other similarly styled headphones that do not "walk" around your neck.

Gave this as a gift. Sounds great, easy to wear. Voice calls work well with iphone

Good noise reduction, it blocked out most of engine noise on the plane even when i sat by the window near the engine. Great sound, just not a fan of the neck band. Bluetooth connections with smartphones, laptop were easy established.

I purchased these rear buds in July 2019. The sound quality is superb when listening to music. The problems I'm having are when I am on the phone. Especially in the car, when I'm riding my bicycle or there is any noise in the back ground. After purchasing I read reviews and noticed this problem on some older post from last year and prior year. Was thinking this problem was taken care of. When there are some what louder noises in background, the people I'm taking to can not understand me. I'm going to call customer service and hopfully there is a software update.

The sound and the fit are great. However, whenever the active noise cancelling worked it created a sound that hurt my ears. The headphones are really nice but not for that price.

they are amazing headphones. they work great. they are comfy.

Good earphone sounds amazing and perfect last long battery

Has a great batter, great sound, and the noise isolation is perfect

These, like all "noice-cancelling" headphones don't really "cancel' all the noise. They do effectively reduce outside LOW FREQUENCY noise. Despite the hype, conversations and things like piped-in gym music can be easily heard unless you have the volume cranked all the way. Even then, depending on what you're listening to, outside, high frequency sounds can be heard. But that's true of ALL noise-cancelling headphones and earphones. The noise cancellation "control" is an okay idea I guess. But to be practical for me, it is always set on maximum. I love the fact that each time the earphones are turned on, a voice tells you how much battery is remaining. Wireless Bluetooth is cool, event though I think Apple's removal of headphone jacks was a stupid idea. Bose is excellent quality and sound!

These earbuds are extremely comfortable and awesome sound. Definitely recommend.

Bose continues to be well above average when it comes to sound quality. Unfortunately it’s not worth the price. You can get a great pair of jvc earbuds for $50 and be just as happy.

Best sound ever. The battery last a long time. It's awesome for the outdoors!

Good sound, like the noise canceling feature and stays in ear comfortably.

The quality of sound is amazing. These really do neutralize ambient sound. Would have given 5 stars except for the neck deal. When working out, these tend to move a lot and it’s kinda bulky.

I love this headset, the sound is terrific and the battery lasts a long time!

They are comfortable enough. .. Sound quality isn't so impresiue it blows me away or anything. I'll probably take them back and go with the hear phones. If that doesnt do it IH tie a t in can and string to a radio;

Awesome sound, lightweight and the warranty was amizing