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Yesterday, I wrote about Sony’s luxurious version of the 1000XM6 going on sale. While it’s discounted, $600 is still a lot of money to spend on headphones, and there are other options that are just as premium for almost half the price. The Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen is one of those options, currently down to $369 (originally $449), its lowest price ever, according to price-tracking tools.
The Bose QuietComfort line has been around for a long time, excelling in comfort, ANC, and minimalism, as was the case for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds that I got to review. The headphone version keeps those same priorities at the forefront. As PCMag says in their “excellent” review, these headphones have excellent ANC, are comfortable for long listening sessions, offer good battery life, and have lossless audio via USB-C, which is very much appreciated for those looking to get away from compressed audio.
I love the Bose app, much more than Sony’s confusing Sound Connect. But there are drawbacks. The EQ is limited and might seem too basic to some, but that’s what can also feel great for those who value user-friendliness and a minimalistic app. You still get all the important features that all the other premium headphones offer, just in a simpler package.
The audio is deep and rich, and the inclusion of lossless listening via USB-C is a game-changer for those who want to finally listen to high-resolution audio from Spotify or Apple Music. You’ll get 30 hours of battery life and support for AAC and SBC codecs, along with AptX Adaptive for hi-res audio. These are a great option for comfort, ANC, and user-friendliness. However, if you value complexity, like tweaking your audio and more in-depth features, the 1000XM6 will be a better option.
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