Bose QuietComfort 3

1431 reviews

Apr, 2024

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sound (596)
comfort (389)
noise isolation (293)
portability (203)
usability (180)

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price (284)
reliability (65)
mids quality (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1431 reviews of Bose QuietComfort 3. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People really like the usability and portability. The noise isolation and comfort are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the durability. There are some critical opinions about the mids quality and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Bose QuietComfort 3 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 QuietComfort 3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 184 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The noise isolation and comfort also get good views, whereas some have doubts about the reliability and price.

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80% 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 3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 850 user reviews of Bose QuietComfort 3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Reviews about the usability and portability are on the whole positive. The noise isolation and comfort also get good opinions. Opinions about the durability and price are mixed. Many are less positive about the mids quality and reliability.

sound, comfort, noise isolation, portability, usability

reliability, mids quality

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Bose QuietComfort 3

Boom, buzz and bustle begone, thanks to these noise cancelling headphones.

Excellent noise cancellation, Excellent accessories bundle, Fun sound

Expensive, Sound quality not in-line with price

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Bose Quietcomfort 3

Very effective noise-cancelling, thanks to generous padding and technology talents. But they are just too smooth to offer true realism. Pricey, too.

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Bose QuietComfort 3 noise cancelling headphones

Bose has updated its QuietComfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones. The new QuietComfort 3 headphone are considerably smaller and more portable than its predecessor, but how do they fair? Pocket-lint jumped on a plane and found out. If you are...

Rechargeable battery, sounds amazing, everything fits in the case, including charger, adapters for most countries so ideal for travelling, airplane adapter (both single and double), want one

Expensive, don't fold

If you are weighing up the choice between these and the now more affordable (well by £50) Bose QuietComfort 2 it’s a tough choice. The sound on both is exceptional and you aren't going to notice much between them. Where you will notice the difference...

Sep, 2006

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

This cheaper Sennheiser is almost as good as Bose's QC35

Can't afford the Bose QC35? The more affordable Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless wireless noise-canceling headphone may be your best bet.

The Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless is wireless noise-canceling headphone with effective noise canceling that sounds great and costs significantly less than Bose's QuietComfort 35. It works well as a headset and offers decent battery life. The...

Not quite as comfortable as higher-end models from Bose, Sony and Sennheiser.

Sennheiser's HD 4.50 BTNC Wireless gets you most of what you want in a premium wireless noise-canceling headphone but costs significantly less.

Jul, 2017

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Expert review by : Which? (which.co.uk)

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Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (avreview.co.uk)

Bose Quiet Comfort QC3

We don't blame them for being so confident, though, as the 'phones really do sound lovely. They produce a strong, warm sound on higher frequencies, underscored by a rich, full bass. In fact, if we were nit-picking we might say that the bass is actually...

Plus points: Excellent sound quality, comfortable on-ear design, good set of travelling accessories

Expensive, bass can be a little heavy

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Bose QuietComfort 3

Bose QuietComfort 3 are noise cancelling headphones. It boasts of the ability to fade unwanted sounds into the background and provide clear, crisp and rich audio. Having a lightweight and compact design, it can easily be worn for long periods listening...

Bose has created a pair of cans that effortlessly delivers a winning blend of comfort, portability and audio quality. Great if you can stomach shelling out the cash. Bose QuietComfort 3 is tagged with Bose and headphones. Select a tag (Bose, for...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

It's Oh So Quiet - Bose Quiet Comfort 3 Review

Travelling from the city of Sin to the airport of Essex, the Lordpercy team test Bose's new set of noise cancelling headphones. Can they deaden the roar of the engines and chatter of cabin crew while providing quality audio reproduction?

Apr, 2007

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Expert review by : Jonny Evans (macworld.co.uk)

QuietComfort 3

If you're after a professional headset solution that also cancels out external noise, look no further than this Bose set.

Comfortable, effective, good sound, no need to for an extra device containing power and noise-cancelling technology

Bass can impact some music, proprietary batteries mean you must keep them charged, quite noticeable

These are battery powered, using specially designed rechargeable cells that slip into the right-hand earpiece. You can expect 20 hours of playback on one charge. Popping into a shop for emergency replacements isn't an option but the system ships with...

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : James Dickinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Bose QuietComfort 3

i>Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away. If you can use some exotic booze there's a bar in far Bombay. Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly a...

Excellent noise cancelling, rechargeable

Can't listen without batteries, expensive

The QuietComfort 3 headphones offer exceptional noise cancelling, and while they may not provide the best sound quality on the market, they are extremely appealing for frequent travelers.

Nov, 2006

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