Bose QuietComfort 25

5683 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (189)
portability (168)

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reliability (51)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5683 reviews of Bose QuietComfort 25. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the portability and usability. The comfort and noise isolation also get good feedback. The reliability and price get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose QuietComfort 25 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Bose QuietComfort 25

alaTest has collected and analyzed 425 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 25 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability and portability. The comfort and noise isolation also get good feedback. There are mixed reviews on the reliability and price.

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88% 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 QuietComfort 25

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2670 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 25 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Views about the usability and portability are generally positive. The comfort and noise isolation are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the durability and price, and many are critical about the bass quality and reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Bose QuietComfort 25

alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 25 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Opinions about the design and sound are generally positive. The portability and comfort are also appreciated.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Bose QuietComfort 25

Bose's QuietComfort 25 over-ear headphones feature excellent noise cancellation and a sculpted, powerful audio performance.

Powerful lows and crisp, bright highs with no distortion at top volumes. Exceedingly comfortable. Best noise-cancellation technology available. Can be used as passive headphones without power.

Runs on a AAA battery rather than a built-in, rechargeable option. Sculpted sound signature is not for purists. No auto-off function.

At $300, the Bose QuietComfort 25 is still a noise-canceling headphone pair first and a music lover's headphone pair second. But Bose introduces new improvements (like passive listening mode) with every model that keep QuietComfort on top of the noise...

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Bose QuietComfort 25 review: The best noise-canceling headphones get better

The creator of the first industry-standard noise-canceling headphones returns with an updated model.

Extra-comfortable design; clearer, more dynamic sound; highly effective noise-canceling circuitry that's been slightly improved; new folding design allows the headphones to fit in a smaller carrying case; if the battery dies, the music now doesn't die;...

Fairly pricey.

The QuietComfort 25 model takes Bose's already stellar noise-canceling headphones and levels them up to new heights.

Sep, 2014

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Bose QuietComfort 25 Black

While the two models bear a strong familial resemblance, Bose says the QC25 headphones -- which cost $300 in the US, £270 in the UK, and AU$400 in Australia -- are totally redesigned, with better audio performance and noise reduction, plus an improved...

Fairly pricey.

The QuietComfort 25 model takes Bose's already stellar noise-canceling headphones and levels them up to new heights.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Sam Vafaei , Marc Henney (rtings.com)

Bose QuietComfort 25 HEADPHONES

The Bose QuietComfort 25 are good commuting headphones thanks to their excellent noise canceling. They're lightweight and super comfortable for an over-ear design. They also deliver an above-average sound quality that should be good enough for most...

Comfortable design. ; Above-average audio reproduction. ; Amazing noise isolation.

Average build quality. ; Moderate sound leakage.

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Geoff Morrison (thewirecutter.com)

The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

After testing 42 headphones, we think the Bose QuietComfort 25 are the best pick for most people who want over-ear noise-cancelling headphones.

In terms of noise cancellation, nothing beats the Bose QuietComfort 25 . This pair is also comfortable, as portable as you can get with over-ear headphones, and decent-sounding. It’s a fantastic product for any traveler (or any lover of a bit of...

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Bethany Gordon (toptenreviews.com)

Bose QuietComfort 25 Review

The Bose QuietComfort 25 noise-cancellation headphones might not be the most powerful, but they really are the most comfortable. These had no complaints from any of our test team members about the size and fit of the headphones, and their...

These were the most comfortable headphones (they only weigh 6.9 ounces), so they’re perfect for all day use.

The battery life on these headphones isn't very long. You'll want to throw in an extra AAA battery when you pack for a trip.

If you listen to music at work or when you're studying, the Bose QuietComfort 25 are the most comfortable headphones of the noise-cancelling variety.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Nick Lavars (gizmag.com)

Review: Bose QuietComfort 25 noise-cancelling headphones

When it comes to trusted audio equipment names, few match the reputation of industry stalwart Bose. Since the company first dipped its toes into the tranquil waters of noise-cancelling gear in 2000, it's over-ear QuietComfort headphone line has evolved...

When slipping them on and pressing play for the first time it is hard to describe the noise-cancelling as anything other than excellent. Even without music on, we found the QuietComfort 25's to be able to dull voices, outside traffic, air conditioners...

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (soundandvision.com)

Bose QuietComfort 25 Headphone Review

Performance Build Quality Comfort Value

The QuietComfort 25 (QC25) is the latest model to join Bose’s massively popular noise-canceling headphone lineup; it replaces the QuietComfort 15, the best noise-canceling headphone I’ve heard, till now.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Byron Hinson (neowin.net)

Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones - Review

Bose has long been classed as a company producing well made, but very expensive headphones. The QuietComfort 25 headphones are no exception, but do the sound and features really match the price?

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Marcus Wong (hardwarezone.com)

Bose QuietComfort 25 - A new standard in noise-cancelling headphones

It's been five years since the Bose QuietComfort 15 was released, so to say the QuietComfort 25 is a highly anticipated set of headphones would be a bit of an understatement. Has Bose somehow managed to improve on the already stellar noise-cancelling...

Excellent noise-cancelling ; Folds down into a compact package for travel ; Comfortable for extended periods of wear

Sound quality is good but doesn't quite match up to the price tag

All in, this a set of headphones you’ll go for if you want the best noise-cancelling experience available. Which is important if you’re going to be on a crowded bus or stuck on a long flight where you really just want to plug in and zone out. The fit...

Oct, 2014

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