Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones, 24H Battery Life, 2023, Sandstone

The word in the product name is comfort, and it is not marketing. Bose QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone weigh around 240 g, which is what actually determines whether you can wear a pair of over-ear headphones for a nine-hour flight without wanting them off.

Table of Contents

• Comfort Is a Weight Problem
• On a Long Flight
• Folding, and Why the Case Is Flat
• Who Sandstone Suits
• Sound and Cancellation You Can Adjust
• Technical Specifications
• FAQ

QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone: Comfort Is a Weight Problem

Headphone discomfort almost always arrives from one of two places: clamping force at the jaw, or a pressure point on the crown of the skull. Thicker padding spreads pressure but adds mass, which makes the crown problem worse rather than better.

Bose solved it by keeping mass down. At roughly 240 g with a metal-reinforced band, this pair sits well below many rivals with similar cancellation, and that is the number that decides whether hour four is comfortable.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone on a Long Flight

Cabin noise is mostly low-frequency engine drone, which is precisely the range active cancellation handles best. Quiet Mode removes most of it, and what remains is a hush rather than a roar — the difference between arriving tired and arriving exhausted.

Twenty-four hours of battery covers a return long-haul without a charger. The included audio cable with in-line microphone plugs into the seat entertainment system, which still matters because most aircraft have no Bluetooth transmitter.

QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone: Folding, and Why the Case Is Flat

The earcups rotate and the hinges fold, so the supplied case is around 5.1 cm deep rather than the fat clamshell that many over-ear headphones require. In a carry-on that difference decides whether they travel in the bag or hang off it.

QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone: Who Sandstone Suits

Sandstone is a warm, sandy beige — the most neutral of the light finishes and the one that reads as understated rather than showy. It suits a warm-toned desk setup, and it stays notably cooler than black when you are wearing headphones outdoors in this climate.

The practical caution is the same as any pale finish: earpad edges pick up marks faster than dark colours, and makeup or sunscreen will transfer. It cleans easily but it needs cleaning. Black is the low-maintenance alternative with identical hardware.

QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone: Sound and Cancellation You Can Adjust

Quiet and Aware Modes are the two defaults, switched from the earcup. Beyond them you can save custom modes at any cancellation level with Wind Block for outdoor use, and the Bose app gives independent bass, mid-range and treble control. See the official Bose QuietComfort Headphones page for full details.

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Technical Specifications

• Model: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023)
• Colour: Sandstone
• Type: Over-ear, closed-back, wireless, folding
• Listening Modes: Quiet Mode, Aware Mode, plus user-created custom modes
• Wind Block: Available inside custom modes
• EQ: Adjustable bass, mid-range and treble in the Bose app
• Battery Life: Up to 24 hours
• Charging: USB-C, roughly 2.5 hours for a full charge; a 15-minute charge adds a few hours of playback
• Bluetooth: 5.1, range up to 9 m, multipoint or single-point
• Wired Option: Audio cable with in-line microphone included, works with a flat battery
• Shortcut: Spotify Tap button on the earcup
• Other: SimpleSync with Bose smart soundbars, on-ear toggles for music and calls
• Headphone Dimensions: Approximately 18.4 x 15.2 x 7.6 cm
• Headphone Weight: Approximately 240 g
• Carrying Case: Approximately 21.1 x 14.5 x 5.1 cm, about 180 g
• Released: 2023
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

FAQ – Bose QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone

Are they comfortable for very long sessions?

That is their main strength. Around 240 g keeps pressure on the crown low, which is what usually ends long listening sessions.

Do they fold for travel?

Yes, at the hinges, into a case roughly 5.1 cm deep that fits a carry-on easily.

Will Sandstone look dirty quickly?

Earpad edges show marks sooner than dark finishes. A soft damp cloth restores them, and replacement pads exist if needed.

Do they work on aircraft entertainment?

Yes, via the included audio cable, which also works if the battery is flat.

Is it the same colour as White Smoke?

No, QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone Sandstone is a warmer beige with a sandy tone, while White Smoke is closer to a soft off-white.

Does Totot deliver across the UAE?

Yes, QuietComfort Headphones Sandstone We ship nationwide via Aramex for a fixed AED 10, with cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara available at checkout.