I've had the Bose QC20 for a couple of years and they've been excellent, but the wire seems to have an issue (if you shift it at all the music cuts out). I'm therefore after a wireless replacement.
I really like their small size, but understand that the QC30 only has a battery life of 10 hours or so, which is not long enough for a long flight, so I'm probably ruling them out.
My use case is daily on the tube and at work (maybe 3-4 hours a day), and also for long-haul travel (I'll go on a holiday or two each year requiring a 10+ hour flight, plus transport either end).
The other three are a very similar price. I expect them all to sound good (although they'll have different sound signatures, I appreciate), so really my consideration comes down to:
1. Noise cancelling - the more it drowns out the tube the better!
2. Comfort and fit - I understand the B&W are the least comfortable? This is really important to me, does anyone have experience of this?
3. Controls - I really like the idea of the B&W controls, allowing the music to pause when you lift an earpiece etc, but does it work in practice?
4. Battery life - the longer the better, but as long as it's over 18-20 hours I'm happy with anything
5. Durability - having spent £260 on my last pair of Bose headphones I'm disappointed that they only lasted two years (and are just outside their warranty, although I may go into the store for an argument)
6. Other nice to haves - I like that the B&W charges with USB-C. Size is important as well (ideally the smaller the better), but not a dealbreaker
In short, I really like what B&W have attempted to do, but worry that the lift on/lift off controls won't work brilliantly, and that the comfort will be poor. I like the look of them the most of the three, but that's not as important as comfort and quality of noise cancelling.
Does anyone have experience of these headphones? I can find lots online about the Bose and Sonys, but much less on the B&W.
I really like their small size, but understand that the QC30 only has a battery life of 10 hours or so, which is not long enough for a long flight, so I'm probably ruling them out.
My use case is daily on the tube and at work (maybe 3-4 hours a day), and also for long-haul travel (I'll go on a holiday or two each year requiring a 10+ hour flight, plus transport either end).
The other three are a very similar price. I expect them all to sound good (although they'll have different sound signatures, I appreciate), so really my consideration comes down to:
1. Noise cancelling - the more it drowns out the tube the better!
2. Comfort and fit - I understand the B&W are the least comfortable? This is really important to me, does anyone have experience of this?
3. Controls - I really like the idea of the B&W controls, allowing the music to pause when you lift an earpiece etc, but does it work in practice?
4. Battery life - the longer the better, but as long as it's over 18-20 hours I'm happy with anything
5. Durability - having spent £260 on my last pair of Bose headphones I'm disappointed that they only lasted two years (and are just outside their warranty, although I may go into the store for an argument)
6. Other nice to haves - I like that the B&W charges with USB-C. Size is important as well (ideally the smaller the better), but not a dealbreaker
In short, I really like what B&W have attempted to do, but worry that the lift on/lift off controls won't work brilliantly, and that the comfort will be poor. I like the look of them the most of the three, but that's not as important as comfort and quality of noise cancelling.
Does anyone have experience of these headphones? I can find lots online about the Bose and Sonys, but much less on the B&W.
