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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£220
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 7 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Bose AE2w review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

4.7

Technical Score

20.0%

9.0

User score

Good
4.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.7

Sound

20.0%

2.5

Features

10.0%

8.0

Design

8.0%

5.2

Connectivity

6.0%

2.7

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

Poor
9.0

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(1032)
United States
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4.3
(1032)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

Exceptional
  • 5.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    4.4

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    1.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

  • 3.4
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    6.8

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 7.3
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    1.0

    Companion app

  • 4.3
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.8

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    1.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Bose AE2w is a lightweight, around-ear wireless headphone featuring a detachable Bluetooth control module and exclusive TriPort technology for balanced, natural sound across a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range. It offers a comfortable fit with protein leather cushions, dual-device multipoint connectivity, and a battery life of approximately 7 hours of playback with a 3-hour full charge time via USB. Main pros include its exceptional long-term wearing comfort, clear midrange and high-frequency performance, and the flexibility of a detachable module that allows for wired use with an included 3.5mm cable. However, notable cons include its relatively short battery life compared to modern standards, a bulky and protruding external Bluetooth dongle design, and a lack of punchy bass response for low-end enthusiasts.

Technical Specifications of Bose AE2w

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.7

Sound

20.0%

2.5

Features

10.0%

8.0

Design

8.0%

5.2

Connectivity

6.0%

2.7

Battery

4.0%

8.3

Calls & Controls

4.7
Bose AE2w has a technical score of 4.67 points, which is lower than that of 62.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.3
(1032)
United States
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4.3
(1032)

(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

9.0
Bose AE2w has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than that of 86% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
Bose AE2w has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.5

Overall score

40.0%

9.4

Price

6.7
Bose AE2w has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is higher than 45.2% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Bose AE2w does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Bose AE2w uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Bose AE2w uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Bose AE2w reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bose AE2w supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bose AE2w is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

2
Bose AE2w has 2 microphones, more microphones than 78.2% of headphones and equal to 8.8% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

yes
Bose AE2w includes a boom microphone. 84.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Bose AE2w supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

2.1
Bose AE2w uses Bluetooth version 2.1, newer Bluetooth version than 55% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

9.1 m
Bose AE2w offers a Bluetooth range of 9.1 m, lower Bluetooth range than 97.7% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

170 ms
Bose AE2w has audio latency of 170 ms, higher audio latency than 62.2% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Bose AE2w supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Bose AE2w does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Bose AE2w does not work with a companion app. 44.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

7 hours
Bose AE2w offers battery life of 7 hours, lower battery life than 97.9% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

3 hours
Bose AE2w needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66% of headphones and equal to 21.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Bose AE2w does not support quick charging. 69.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

120 mAh
Bose AE2w has a battery capacity of 120 mAh, lower battery capacity than 97.9% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bose
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

149.6 g
Bose AE2w weighs 149.6 g, lighter than 70.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

2.7
Bose AE2w has a clamp force of 2.7, lower clamp force than 86.1% of headphones and equal to 2.4% of headphones.
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Bose AE2w vs the average headphone

  • More flexible connectivity
    Bose AE2w offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Bose AE2w offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Bose AE2w offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bose AE2w offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Bose AE2w includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bose AE2w includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 31.4% lower weight
    Bose AE2w is lighter than the average headphone (149.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Bose AE2w is lighter than the average headphone (149.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.149.6 g vs 218 g
  • 1.6 lower clamp force
    Bose AE2w has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
    When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Bose AE2w has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.2.7 vs 4.3
  • 1 more microphones
    Bose AE2w has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
    When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2

    Bose AE2w has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.2 vs 1
  • Sidetone support
    Bose AE2w supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
    What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
    When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.

    Importance: LOW

    Bose AE2w supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Bose AE2w includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
    What it is: Ability to mute microphone during calls
    When it matters: When you need to silence the mic quickly during meetings or multiplayer games.

    Importance: LOW

    Bose AE2w includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 31.4% lower weight
    Bose AE2w is lighter than the average headphone (149.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • 1.6 lower clamp force
    Bose AE2w has a lower clamp force than the average headphone (2.7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
  • 11 mm more spacious earcup width
    Bose AE2w offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (54 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Bose AE2w has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Bose AE2w offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • Clear call microphone
    Bose AE2w offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Bose AE2w includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Bose AE2w has more microphones than the average headphone (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
  • Sidetone support
    Bose AE2w supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    Bose AE2w includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Boom microphone included
    Bose AE2w includes a boom microphone, the average headphone does not. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.

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Overall
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Battery
Connectivity
Calls & Controls
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Bose AE2w uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Bose AE2w has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Bose AE2w has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • 23 hours shorter battery life
    Bose AE2w has a lower battery life than the average headphone (7 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 80% lower battery capacity
    Bose AE2w has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (120 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • 42.5 ms higher audio latency
    Bose AE2w has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (170 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • 4 years older release date
    Bose AE2w was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    May 2013
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    Bose AE2w has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Bose AE2w has a higher charging time than the average headphone (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 23 hours shorter battery life
    Bose AE2w has a lower battery life than the average headphone (7 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Bose AE2w has a lower battery life than the average headphone (7 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.7 hours vs 30 hours
  • 80% lower battery capacity
    Bose AE2w has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (120 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Bose AE2w has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (120 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.120 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Bose AE2w has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Bose AE2w has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 42.5 ms higher audio latency
    Bose AE2w has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (170 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
    What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
    When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <60 ms

    Bose AE2w has a higher audio latency than the average headphone (170 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.170 ms vs 127.5 ms
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Bose AE2w uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
    What it is: Cable designed to resist tangling
    When it matters: When you often carry wired headphones in a bag or pocket.

    Importance: LOW

    Bose AE2w uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average headphone is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 2.44x more expensive
    Bose AE2w is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).
    Bose AE2w is more expensive than the average headphone (£220 vs £90).£220 vs £90
  • 4 years older release date
    Bose AE2w was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
    May 2013
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
    When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=2020

    Bose AE2w was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2013 vs 2017
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Third-party reviews

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What customers like about Bose AE2w?

  • Extremely comfortable for long listening sessions due to soft ear cushions and lightweight design
  • Clear and well-balanced sound quality with impressive performance in mid and high ranges
  • Seamless Bluetooth connectivity with the ability to pair with two devices simultaneously
  • Includes a detachable Bluetooth module that allows for easy switching between wireless and wired modes
  • Effective passive noise isolation that blocks out a decent amount of ambient room noise
  • Intuitive controls on the Bluetooth module for volume, playback, and hands-free calling

What customers dislike about Bose AE2w?

  • Thin or weak bass response compared to other headphones in the same price range
  • The external Bluetooth module (dongle) is bulky and has a somewhat unusual or 'clumsy' appearance
  • Battery life is relatively short (around 7 hours) compared to competitors
  • Relatively high price point for the features offered
  • Lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), which is a staple in many other Bose models
  • Comes with only a soft carry bag rather than a protective hard-shell case

Expert reviews

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techwalls.com
27/10/2013
Bose AE2w Bluetooth Wireless Headphone Review - TechWalls

The Bose AE2w, Bose’s first foray into the Bluetooth wireless market, features a lightweight, sturdy plastic build designed for portability and long-term comfort. The headphones are foldable and include soft ear cushions that allow for hours of fatigue-free listening. A unique aspect of the design is the removable Bluetooth dongle on the left earcup, which houses essential controls...Read more

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cnet.com
04/07/2013
Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Bluetooth HeadphonesGo to product viewer dialog for this item. (formerly Bose AE2w) review

The Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Bluetooth headphones (originally released as the Bose AE2w) offer a highly comfortable, lightweight over-the-ear design utilizing memory foam earcups that provide excellent passive noise isolation. Reviewer David Carnoy highlights the headphones' balanced, natural, and dynamic sound signature, which features clear highs, strong mid-ranges, and smooth,...Read more

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whathifi.com
14/01/2014
Bose AE2w review | What Hi-Fi?

The Bose AE2w wireless headphones offer an incredibly comfortable, lightweight fit and a highly detailed, spacious sound stage that excels at delivering clean vocal clarity and dynamics. Their design includes soft leather ear pads that completely envelop the ears and effectively block out external room or crowd noise, despite lacking active noise-cancelling technology. They also...Read more

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connect.de
17/12/2013
Bose AE2w review - Bluetooth headphones - connect

The Bose AE2w wireless Bluetooth headphones are praised as an impeccably manufactured, lightweight option that delivers exceptional freedom of movement without cables. A standout feature highlighted in the review is the device's multipoint technology, which allows it to connect to two audio sources simultaneously. For instance, a user can seamlessly stream media from a tablet while...Read more

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macwelt.de
26/05/2014
Bose AE2w Bluetooth Review - Macwelt

The Bose AE2w Bluetooth is a lightweight (150g) over-ear headphone that features a distinct, detachable Bluetooth module, allowing it to easily convert into a standard wired headphone with the included cable. The integrated battery provides around eight hours of wireless playback, and the controls on the module—including an old-fashioned sliding power switch—are highly intuitive,...Read more

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connect-living.de
28/05/2013
Bose AE2w review

The Bose AE2w is a lightweight, over-ear Bluetooth headphone designed for home and mobile use, offering seamless wireless connectivity that connects effortlessly to devices like smartphones and tablets. The reviewer praises the headphones for their straightforward acoustic tuning, which delivers a balanced mix of highs and lows reminiscent of Bose's famous QuietComfort series....Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
09/03/2026
Bose AE2w headphones: expensive but versatile

The Bose AE2w is a highly comfortable, circum-aural wireless headset that adapts a successful wired design into a versatile Bluetooth-enabled product. One of its standout features is the removable Bluetooth module, which allows users to switch easily between wireless and wired modes. The headset is praised for its lightweight build and memory foam ear cushions that provide excellent...Read more

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forum.lesnumeriques.com
09/03/2014
Official Thread | Bose AE2w Headphones Review

The Bose AE2w is a versatile, around-ear Bluetooth headphone that adapts an existing popular design by adding a removable wireless module. Users heavily praise the headphone for its exceptional comfort during long listening sessions and its clean, highly present mid-range frequencies. The Bluetooth adapter is highly functional as it packages a molded battery and an internal...Read more

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wearemobians.com
13/09/2014
Bose AE2w headphones review: lightweight and Bluetooth

The Bose AE2w is the brand's first Bluetooth over-ear headphone, sharing an identical design to the AE2 model but incorporating a lightweight, 14-gram detachable Bluetooth module on the left earcup. This amovible piece includes volume controls, a power switch, and a micro-USB port that charges the integrated battery to deliver nearly 7 hours of wireless playback within a 10-meter...Read more

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audiocasque.fr
04/01/2014
Bose AE2w: Complete Review - Bluetooth Headphones

The AudioCasque.fr review gives the Bose AE2w Bluetooth headphones an overall rating of 8.5/10, highlighting them as one of the best wireless models available at its time. Built upon the foundation of the wired AE2 model, this version integrates a distinct, detachable Bluetooth module onto the left earcup, enabling wireless freedom. The reviewer praises the headphones for their...Read more

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on-mag.fr
30/09/2014
Bose AE2w Review: The wireless version of one of the best and most reliable portable headphones

The Bose AE2wGo is an evolutionary update to the popular AE2 and AE2i models, distinguished primarily by the inclusion of an external, detachable Bluetooth transmission module that clips onto the left earcup. Priced at €250, the circum-aural, closed-back headphones weigh a mere 140 grams on their own, or 155 grams with the wireless module attached. Designed thoughtfully for...Read more

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01net.com
01/08/2013
Review: The AE2W is a good wireless headset that knows how to mix things up

The Bose AE2w Wireless is a hybrid, circum-aural Bluetooth headset based on the older wired AE2 model. Weighing just 153 grams, the headphones feature a flexible headband and high-quality earcup padding, allowing for extended listening sessions without any uncomfortable heat build-up or temple pressure. The audio performance is powerful (93 dB) and well-balanced, making it...Read more

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macitynet.it
13/07/2013
Bose AE2w: The Bluetooth headphones that push the boundaries of wireless

This review focuses on the Bose AE2w, a pair of over-ear Bluetooth headphones that closely mirror the design, comfort, and audio architecture of the wired Bose AE2 model. The distinguishing structural feature is a unique, detachable Bluetooth module attached to the left ear cup via a 3.5mm jack, allowing the headphones to transition to a wired connection when the 7-to-8-hour battery...Read more

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id.nl
09/08/2013
Review: Bose AE2w

The ID.nl review highlights the Bose AE2w as a comfortable, lightweight, and well-balanced wireless headset based on the wired Bose AE2 design. Key features include a detachable Bluetooth dongle for audio/calls and dual-device connectivity with a 7-hour battery, allowing for a fallback to wired mode. However, the review notes drawbacks, including the bulky, protruding Bluetooth...Read more

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tweakers.net
30/11/2015
Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones Black Review

The Bose AE2w Bluetooth Headphones (Black) review highlights an overall excellent product that essentially consists of standard Bose AE2 headphones packaged with a detachable, modular Bluetooth receiver. The user notes that the design delivers formidable wearing comfort due to asymmetric, deep earcups that fully enclose the ears without building up heat, making them perfect for long...Read more

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