Run, don’t walk to Amazon because Bose’s excellent QuietComfort Earbuds II — which currently hold the #1 spot on our list of the best noise-cancelling earbuds — have just been discounted to their lowest ever price of AU$337, a saving of 22%.
As is always the case with Amazon discounts, we can’t be sure how long this low price will stick around for, so if you’re looking to upgrade your music listening sessions, there’s never been a better time to secure yourself this best-in-class set of buds.
(opens in new tab)Bose has always been an industry leader in the noise cancellation space and the company’s latest earbuds take an already-winning formula and turn it up to 11. If you want to block out as much noise from the outside world as possible, you’re not going to find another pair that will do it better.
In our in-depth Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review, we spoke highly of the improved sound quality, surmising that the introduction of CustomTune — a feature that automatically adjusts the frequency profile to best suit your ears — was “positive, giving the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 a punchy, sharp soundstage.”
Our main gripe with the Bose ‘buds relates to battery life. While it’s not terrible at six hours of playback on a single charge, their closest competitors (from Apple and Sony) offer more. We also feel that an extra 24 hours of juice from a fully charged charging case is poor when compared to competitor offerings. But, if you’re always going to be near a charging port, then this may not be a dealbreaker for you.
For us, while it is a little disappointing, it's something we can live with. When you factor in just how good the noise-cancellation is, coupled with superb sound, having to plug them in to charge every couple of days is no arduous task.
