![]() ![]() As with all true wireless earbuds, you can’t use these earbuds with a cable, so you need a Bluetooth transmitter to use this pair with some in-flight entertainment systems. The touch-based controls work reliably and are customizable in the app, but they don’t offer everything: You have to choose one function, such as track reverse, to omit. Six microphones deliver clear phone calls, and the pair’s dual-device connectivity allows you to effortlessly switch between listening to music on your laptop, for example, and taking a call on your phone. The tiny charging case holds an additional 40 hours’ worth of power and supports wireless charging. The small, lightweight earbuds should fit most ears comfortably, and 10 hours of battery life per charge is impressive. The sound quality is enjoyable right out of the box, but if it’s not your ideal, you have multiple ways to fine-tune the sound using the Soundcore app. Though this set’s active noise cancellation isn’t as broad or effective as what you can get from the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, it still ranked near the top in our tests. Our top pick for the best wireless earbuds, the Soundcore Space A40 pair is also a great option if you want a more affordable pair of noise-cancelling earbuds. ![]() Additionally, as with all true wireless earbuds, you can’t use these in wired mode, so you need a Bluetooth transmitter to use this pair with certain in-flight entertainment systems that require a cable connection. Though the QuietComfort Earbuds II can remember up to seven paired Bluetooth devices, this set lacks dual-device connectivity, so you need to manually switch between, say, your laptop and phone. In quiet environments, your voice will sound clear over phone calls, but the background-noise-reducing software is less successful in busy places (such as when you’re on a city street). The battery life of six hours (longer if you turn ANC off) is just average-and a lot less than that of our over-ear picks-and the case doesn’t charge wirelessly. However, the superlative tranquility of this pair comes with drawbacks: The earbuds are rather large, and the combination of their weight and winged design can make them fatiguing to wear for long periods if you have small or sensitive ears. You get the full complement of controls on the earbuds, and the touch-based design is less prone to misfires than the controls on other earbuds we’ve tested. The earbuds have stabilizing wings that help them fit securely and comfortably, and the sound quality is great. If you want less noise cancellation or need to hear your surroundings at times, you can customize the ANC and the hear-through mode in the app. This set is unique in that it effectively reduces a wider range of frequencies, from low rumbling airplane noise up to human speaking range, so it creates the closest we’ve experienced to a personal cone of silence. If you prefer earbuds to headphones, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II set has the best noise cancellation of any earbud pair we’ve measured-and it’s priced accordingly. They aren’t entirely without flaws, however: The sound quality is good but not as crisp as that of our favorite everyday audiophile headphones, the app can be vexing, and the battery life isn’t the longest we’ve seen-though at 20 hours, it’ll still get you through a very long flight. They fold flat for easy storage in the supplied case, too. Plus, you can use them in wired mode with the ANC engaged if, for example, you want to access an in-flight entertainment system. They also have a lightweight design that is comfortable to wear for hours, and they feature an easy-to-use combination of touch controls and physical buttons that you can access without looking. You can adjust the level of the active noise cancellation (ANC) on a scale from 0 to 10, so if you find that intense noise cancellation causes a feeling of pressure or discomfort (what we call “ eardrum suck”), or if you just want a little more sense of your surroundings, you have more flexibility to find a level of ANC that works for you. ![]() These headphones offer the superior noise cancellation that Bose is known for, plus more adjustability than on any other set of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones we’ve tested. These headphones are expensive, but they’re worth the investment for the frequent traveler who puts a high premium on performance and comfort. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 is the best set of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones that Bose has ever released. ![]()
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