The Bose QuietComfort Sandstone is the 2023 QuietComfort over-ear headphone in a warm beige that looks closer to a leather accessory than a gadget. Sandstone sits comfortably with neutral wardrobes, linen, camel and brown, and it is the colour people usually choose when the headphones will be worn at a desk for most of the working day. What you get underneath is the same QuietComfort hardware as every other colour: active noise cancelling, Quiet and Aware modes, custom modes and an equaliser in the Bose app, two devices connected at once and up to 24 hours of playback per charge.
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Who the Sandstone colour suits
Sandstone is a soft, sandy neutral rather than a cream or a brown. It suits people who want headphones that blend with an outfit instead of standing out, and it photographs well on video calls because it does not look like a black block around your head. The trade-off is maintenance. Light warm tones pick up make-up, foundation and hair products at the cushion edges and on the inside of the headband, so anyone who wears make-up daily should plan a quick wipe with a soft damp cloth a few times a month. The Bose QuietComfort Sandstone looks best when it is kept clean, and the protein leather cushions can be replaced when they eventually wear.
Built for long hours at a desk
Comfort over a full working day depends on clamping force, cushion material and weight. Bose lists the weight at 0.52 lb, roughly 236 g, the cushions and headband are covered in protein leather, and the cushions are removable. For an eight-hour office day the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone is light enough that weight is rarely what makes you take it off. In a warm room, protein leather does build heat over long sessions, so short breaks help in summer.
Quiet, Aware and custom modes at work
Quiet Mode gives full noise cancelling for focused work in an open office. Aware Mode lets voices and announcements in so you can answer a colleague without lifting an earcup. In the Bose app you can build your own modes with a chosen level of cancellation, for example a partial setting that softens office chatter while still letting you hear your name. Wind Block can be added to a mode for calls outdoors. The action button on the left earcup of the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone cycles through the modes you keep active.
Laptop and phone on one headset
Multipoint keeps two source devices connected at the same time, which is the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone feature office users notice most: music or a meeting from the laptop, and calls from the phone, without re-pairing. The Bose QuietComfort Sandstone also works with Bose smart soundbars through SimpleSync. Bose quotes a range of up to 9 metres, so you can walk to the printer without dropping the connection. The right earcup carries a multi-function button for play, pause, tracks, calls and the voice assistant.
Battery for a working week
For the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone, Bose rates the battery at up to 24 hours, which covers about three typical eight-hour days between charges. A full charge takes about 2.5 hours according to Bose’s specification table, over USB-C with the short USB-A to USB-C cable in the box; there is no wall adapter. For flights or an empty battery, Bose includes a 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable for wired listening; a cable with an in-line microphone is sold separately.
Who This Is Not For
The Bose QuietComfort Sandstone is not ideal if you wear heavy make-up daily and do not want to clean your headphones; a darker colour hides marks better. It has no spatial or immersive audio, which belongs to the QuietComfort Ultra line. Bose does not publish a water or sweat rating, and does not state the Bluetooth version or codecs on its product page, so it is not the pick for gym use or for anyone shopping by aptX or LDAC support. Protein leather warms up in hot rooms, and no wall charger is included.
Ordering from Totot
Totot sells the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone brand-new and genuine in its sealed box, backed by a 1-year warranty from Totot. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days at most, with free delivery on orders from AED 300, with cash on delivery or instalments via Tabby and Tamara. Items that arrive defective or not as ordered can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery. Browse more in our Headphones range, or see the official Bose QuietComfort Headphones page.
Bose QuietComfort Sandstone Specifications
- Model: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)
- Colour: Sandstone
- Type: Around-ear, wireless, active noise cancelling, folding
- Modes: Quiet Mode, Aware Mode and custom modes in the Bose app; Wind Block can be added to a mode
- Equaliser: Adjustable bass, mid-range and treble in the Bose app
- Battery life: Up to 24 hours
- Charge time: About 2.5 hours (Bose specification table)
- Charging: USB-C
- Bluetooth range: Up to 9 m
- Multipoint: Yes, two source devices at the same time
- Controls: Action button on the left earcup, multi-function button on the right earcup
- Materials: Metal, plastic, protein leather; removable protein leather cushions
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 15.7 x 8.0 cm (7.68 x 6.18 x 3.15 in)
- Weight: 0.52 lb (about 236 g)
- In the box: Headphones, carry case, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable, USB-A to USB-C cable (30 cm), safety sheet
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Bose QuietComfort Sandstone FAQ
Is Sandstone beige or brown?
Beige. It is a warm, sandy neutral, lighter than brown and warmer than cream.
Does make-up show on the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone?
Yes, it can show at the cushion edges and inside the headband. A soft damp cloth removes it, and the cushions are replaceable.
Is it comfortable for a full office day?
Yes, for most people. Bose lists the weight at 0.52 lb, about 236 g, with protein leather cushions, though they warm up in hot rooms.
How many workdays does one charge last?
About three eight-hour days, since Bose rates the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone battery at up to 24 hours.
Can I join a laptop meeting and take phone calls?
Yes. Multipoint keeps two devices connected at the same time.
Is a charger included?
No. Bose includes a USB-A to USB-C cable with the Bose QuietComfort Sandstone but no wall adapter.
Is it genuine?
Yes. We sell the genuine Bose QuietComfort Headphones in Sandstone, brand-new in the sealed box.
How long does delivery take?
3 business days at most across the UAE. Orders from AED 300 ship free, and the checkout page shows any current fee for your order.
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