Bose MIE2 / MIE2i

4371 reviews

Apr, 2024

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sound (522)
usability (367)
comfort (203)
size (197)
price (120)

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mids quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4371 reviews of Bose MIE2 / MIE2i. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the price and size. The comfort and usability also get good comments. Many are critical about the mids quality, while there are some mixed reviews about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose MIE2 / MIE2i is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose MIE2 / MIE2i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 285 user reviews of Bose MIE2 / MIE2i from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the bass quality and usability. The durability and comfort also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability and portability, while the size and price get mixed comments.

sound, comfort, durability, usability, bass quality

portability, reliability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Bose MIE2 / MIE2i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2243 user reviews of Bose MIE2 / MIE2i from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the bass quality and usability. The price and comfort also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the noise isolation and reliability. Views about the size and portability are different.

sound, comfort, price, usability, bass quality

reliability, noise isolation

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bose MIE2 / MIE2i

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Bose MIE2 / MIE2i from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca.

86% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose MIE2 review

As the name implies, the Bose's IE2 earphones are the second generation of Bose's in-ear headphones. Truth be told, we weren't impressed with the first iteration of this model, which some users complained didn't fit securely in their ears and caused...

Improved sound; earphones fit securely and comfortably; protective carrying case included; "open" design has its appeal; pleasantly full bass; in-line microphone for cellphone use.

Fit may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer noise-isolating earphones; treble is a little on the harsh side.

The Bose MIE2/MIE2i headsets offer a good combination of comfort and solid sonics for the money.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Mark Brezinski (reviewed.com)

Bose MIE2

A scientific, in-depth analysis with side-by-side comparisons

The Bose MIE2 in-ear headphones don’t really have anything that grabs us. They had decent performance results, but not by a stretch that set them apart from the crowd. The only unique aspect of the MIE2s is their weird sleeve shape, and we didn’t think...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Bose MIE2i

A different approach to earbud design that also breeds a different sound ? but one that?s up there with the best

Non-burrowing design is very comfortable; remote and mic unit; wide, well-organised soundstage; solid and tonally balanced

No noise isolation; can be beaten for outright detail

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.co.uk)

Bose MIE2 review

Improved sound; earphones fit securely and comfortably; protective carrying case included; "open" design has its appeal; pleasantly full bass; in-line microphone for cellphone use.

Fit may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer noise-isolating earphones; treble is a little on the harsh side.

The Bose MIE2/MIE2i headsets offer a good combination of comfort and solid sonics for the money.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Bose MIE2i

The Bose MIE2i headphones have been designed with the iPhone in mind: they sport an in-line remote that lets you field calls and control your tunes at the same time - and they weigh just 19g. Are they any good though? Check out our rigorous testing...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Dave Bullard (macworld.com.au)

Bose MIE2i mobile headset

Since Bose introduced its In-Ear v2 earphones in 2007, they and their white-and-black corded successors have been firm favourites of many reviewers.

Excellent sound and construction

No ‘normal’ earpieces

w wingless tips into the box.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by : Dave Bullard - Managing Editor (macworld.com.au)

Bose MIE2i earphones

Since Bose introduced its In-Ear v2 earphones in 2007, they and their white-and-black corded successors have been firm favourites of mine and other audio reviewers.

Excellent sound and construction

No ‘normal’ earpieces

Australian Macworld’s buying advice: The Bose MIE2i earphones are excellent and highly recommended. My only misgivings, and the reason they didn’t score five out of five mice, are those StayHear tips, which many users don’t find as comfortable as the...

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Second Pair and will be buying more!"

I bought this pair because I lost my the last one. The first pair was the last generation and did not have the stay flanges that this pair has, but other than that, they are the same. I read most of the review before I bought my first pair, and again...

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Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Second Pair and will be buying more!

Comfort Sound Quality

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Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Great earbud. The best sound. Buy them."

I was about to go to Best Buy and purchase a set of MIE2I earbuds based on the ratings. I mentioned this to a friend who gave me a pair of almost new MIE2I earbuds she could not use. I enjoyed them for three days until somehow they disappeared. They...

Sound Sound Sound, comfort and IPHONE control.

None except for as mentioned the cost and maybe the construction being not so durable.

Nov, 2013

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