Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) vs Bose QuietControl 30 (2016)

The Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) has done great in a couple of roundups conducted by highly trusted sources that perform objective in-depth testing, like PCmag, SoundGuys, and Wirecutter - it earned the "Ranked 2 out of 10" title from PCmag, "Ranked 1 out of 5" from SoundGuys, and "Ranked 3 out of 5" from Wirecutter. Any product that's held in high regard by such reliable sources should be considered by anyone that's looking for a Wireless Earphone at this price point.

As for the Bose Quiet Control 30 (2016) - it was really well-received by reviewers at Wirecutter, a great source that's known for conducting high-quality in-depth testing. It performed great in its "The Pros and Cons of Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones" roundup and was named its "Also great: Bose QuietControl 30", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

For a direct Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) vs. Bose Quiet Control 30 (2016) comparison, we took a look at sources that tested both and found that the Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) got reviewed better by PCmag and TrustedReviews, whereas the reviewers at Head-fi preferred the Bose Quiet Control 30 (2016). Reviewers at CNET, Techradar, and Rtings haven't shown a preference for either.

We also took a look at which sources liked these two products the most. We found that the Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) received its best, 9, rating from PCmag, while the Bose Quiet Control 30 (2016) got its highest score of 10 from What Hi-Fi?.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Bose QuietComfort 20 (2013) earned an average review score of 8.0 out of 10 points and the Bose Quiet Control 30 (2016) received an average of 8.0, compared to the 7.2 average of Wireless Earphones in general.