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They are an upgrade from the A20s
- By A Customer on Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- Pros: Lighter feel (even though they might not be), more comfortable ear cups, better audio quality than the A20s
- Cons: Thinner wire tends to wrap on itself
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I'm a relatively low time pilot and been flying with the A20s with BT, and upgraded to the A30s. The first thing I noticed was that they feel less bulky on the head, and as other reviewers have said, the pressure from the new headband is much less.
The microphone quality is definitely better (based on how my GoPro recordings sound) - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 32 Other people found this review helpful.
I will definitely upgrade to the A30 from the A20
- By Dean from Cave Creek, AZ on Monday, March 27, 2023
- Pros: More comfortable fit, Selective ANR settings, less clamping force, more comfortable head pad. Smaller case is a plus as well.
- Cons: I really do not have any cons to about this headset. Bose did a nice job with the new features.
- Review: I currently use the Bose A20 headset. These A30 headsets are definitely a step up. I used them on a trip to London in the B777. The 3 position ANR noise reduction is a nice feature. Allows you to hear what is going on around you if you select the lowest noise reduction level. The best feature is the double-tap noise reduction. You can tap on either side, Left or Right and the noise reduction on that side reduces allowing you to hear conversations without having to move the headset off your ear. The headset overall felt more comfortable that the A20. I like the padded head pad rather than the furry pad. There are many settings in the battery compartment as well. In finishing the case is smaller than the A20, not a big deal but noticeable. If you are thinking of upgrading from the A20 you will not be disappointed.
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Bose A30 they got it right
- By James Werner from Cave Creek on Tuesday, March 28, 2023
- Pros: Light weight, Digital, noise canceling, new feature tap control to talk through.
- Cons: none
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This head set is great, I already have the Bose A20 and Proflight series. This head set met my expectation and more. The Bose A30 was light and didn't feel like it was squeezing your head. I am an airline pilot and wore this head set on my last 4 day trip. It was very comfortable, light weight, the sound was very clear, and the Bluetooth feature was great too. I would recommend this to any commercial or general Aviation pilot.
I give this product a 5 star - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 26 Other people found this review helpful.
Forgot I even had a headset on….
- By Noah from Deer valley, AZ on Monday, March 27, 2023
- Pros: Comfortable and lightweight
- Cons:
- Review: If you decide to buy this headset, make sure to write yourself a note that reminds you it’s still on your head before you get out of the plane. I’ve tried several headsets, cheap… expensive, and this one seems to have it all but most importantly I can wear this for HOURS, with no fatigue.
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Classic Bose high audio performer!
- By Tony the Sundowner student from Chandler AZ on Monday, March 27, 2023
- Pros: Light, compact and comfortable
- Cons: A lot of plastic components
- Review: The Bose A30 was light on my ears and very comfortable. The 3 noise reduction settings allowed me to talk to my instructor on the low setting without the intercom while the high setting was extremely quiet while in the air with headsets, intercom and ATC. I also found the mic squelch to be smooth to the point I never noticed the mic open or close.
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- By on Friday, February 2, 2024
- Review: Finally a solution to the useless intercom that no one uses on loud, legacy Boeing aircraft! The three levels of noise cancellation and the Tap Control for talk-through communications are everything I'd hoped they would be. Nice job Bose. My only complaint, albeit minor, would be to make the headband cushions larger and more comfortable.
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Great Headset
- By A Customer from Pueblo West CO USA on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Pros: See above
- Cons: None
- Review: The Bose A-30 is everything that I expected it to be. Lightweight, low clamping force but still fits snug, great sound quality and noise cancelling. It's worth every penny!
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excellent. just as advertised.
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Great upgrade to an already awesome product
- By A Customer from Freeport FL USA on Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Pros: clarity , fit, comfort
- Cons: cost
- Review: Truly shines in clarity of receptions. A marked improvement from my previous set of A20s (which were damn good in that regard). The A30s also live up to the claims of lighter weight and less "clamping force" felt, resulting in a far more comfortable user experience.
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Great headphones
- By Sam from Scottsdale AZ USA on Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Pros: Noise cancelling is the best I've ever experienced
- Cons: Battery life drops really quick
- Review: Most comfortable headphones I've worn. Great noise cancelling. No issues with adjusting the headset and clipping down. Battery life isn't great when connecting Bluetooth to the headset, I always bring spare batteries.
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A30 The very Best
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Good value for money
- By Oladunni from Van Alstyne TX USA on Thursday, August 8, 2024
- Pros: Exceed expectation
- Cons:
- Review: I am enjoying my new A30. There is a lot of improvement from my former A20. I like the quietness, the battery-case holder (for hanging), the lightweight.
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Bose A30 Aviation Headset
- By Kevin from Wichita KS USA on Monday, May 19, 2025
- Pros: Ultra quiet and long battery life. Bluetooth pairs to devices quickly.
- Cons: Pricey
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Currently own 4 of the headsets ( had 5 but one was stolen from my son’s vehicle).
They never disappoint. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 5 Other people found this review helpful.
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The best store, with great and quick service.
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It was a good choice and perfect gift for my Granddaughter.
- By Ashok from Canton MI USA on Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- Pros: None
- Cons: It's a great product and great gift to a young pilot to be person.
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My granddaughter loves it and is very happy to have it. She said that is the product that is used by the professional fully licensed commercial pilots.
I am happy to know that it is an excellent product. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 4 Other people found this review helpful.
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Bose Quality Can't be Beat
- By Jared from Denver CO USA on Thursday, February 19, 2026
- Pros: Lightweight
- Cons: Cost
- Review: After starting flight school, I realized just how poor the clarity was in the loaner headsets. What a game change to have the Bose A30 with bluetooth. Not only does it produce crisp, clear sound, but I also appreciate the long battery life and the ability to listen to music when I'm not flying. The headset is lightweight and comfortable. They're spendy, but worth the investment in my opinion.
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Very Good Headset
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- By on Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Review: I had a Lightspeed Zulu headset but I found ground DNR was not as effective - low humming, Yes the hearing equity was nice but honestly for ATC it didn't really matter. I found the Zulu heavy and the mic arm short. My Pilot Store was the only place that allowed me to trade it in for a Bose A30 which I love. Lighter, smaller in my flight bag, perfect for what I need.
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Bose A30 nice but not a good upgrade from A20
- By Dale from Scottsdale, AZ on Friday, April 21, 2023
- Pros: high quality headset
- Cons: hot a significant upgrade from A20
- Review:
I love the quality of my A20 and thought I would give the A30 a try. While it is lighter than the A20, it was hard to notice while wearing them. Also, to me the sound was a little tinnier than the 20 and there was a slight hiss when talking. All in all it is a high quality headset, but I just didn't think it was a worthwhile upgrade from the A20.
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Very long cord and excess packaging
- By A Customer from Georgetown, TX on Wednesday, April 5, 2023
- Pros: Good build quality, excellent ANR.
- Cons: Very long cord, way too much packaging
- Review:
Headset itself is as advertised. Nicely finished, good ANR and function. For some reason, the cord on the GA two-plug version is about 18" longer than that on the A20. Just more cord jumble to sort out in the cockpit.
The packaging is awful. Box inside a box inside a box. The second-level box cannot be opened; it must be surgically removed.
I still have no idea of the purpose of the rubber keeper for the control module. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 28 Other people found this review helpful.
Extremely Comfortable
- By A Customer from Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, March 27, 2023
- Pros: Great headset, quality is nice. I really like how they cleaned up the wires.
- Cons: The noise cancelation will start tripping out when the door or window is open on the ground. Once the doors are shut and I'm out flying, I don't notice this issue anymore.
- Review: The headset is super lightweight and comfortable on my head. The less clamping force is a huge plus compared to the A20, I don't even notice the headset is on after 5 minutes. I don't really use the different level of noise cancelations, but it's a nice feature for when the engine isn't running.
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Great headset but audio quality not the same as the A20
- By John from Nashville TN USA on Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Review: I have used an A20 set for the last few years. I may be crazy, but it seems like the audio quality on the A20 is slightly better than the A30. Either way, it's still a great product.
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Good but
- By A Customer from Pine River MN on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Pros: Has some good features
- Cons: Low clamping force falls off head, noise cancellation a little weird
- Review:
It’s really good compared to a flight school Dave and Clark’s. But I thought would cancel the noise a little better and if wear a hat won’t slip off your head.
I think it’s made more for a jet pilot than a GA. I give it 4 star and it works pretty good. - Was this review helpful to you? Yes No 6 Other people found this review helpful.
Better than the A20
- By Christopher A. Weedon from Waterford, MI on Wednesday, September 3, 2025
- Pros: Headset is light and quiet...even with ANR off.
- Cons: Case lacks enough storage inside and out.
- Review: Headset is light and quiet...even with ANR off. The new padding is much more comfortable than the A20. The battery life is anything but "exceptional." The batteries do not last 25 hours in my experience. The carrying case is nice, but it is small and you can't fit much in the interior storage compartment. Its a nice case, but Bose really missed the opportunity for provide a premium case (with more usable storage) with a $1,300 headset. There is no storage on the exterior of the case, which is a definite fail.
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Very nice product!
- By Joseph from Mound MN USA on Monday, July 14, 2025
- Pros: Lighter than the A20.
- Cons: Not as comfy as the QE15?
- Review: I use it for long periods of flight. It is much more comfortable than the Bose A20. Could be better, but not bad!
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Good headset
- By Jerome 172 driver. CFI from Hutchinson KS USA on Friday, November 21, 2025
- Pros: Light, comfortable
- Cons: No ANR improvement over older Bose X
- Review:
I was expecting the ANR to be superior to my Jurassic Bose X, it isn't, it's about the same in my noisy 172.
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Good headset but not as good as A20
- By Carl the Seneca Pilot from Long Beach, CA on Thursday, December 14, 2023
- Pros: Nice design and construction
- Cons: Sound quality not as good as A20
- Review: I bought one of these when my A20 quit. While the design and built of the A30 is quite good, the audio quality is not quite as good as the A20, particularly if you are pumping in music through the intercom. Oddly, the bluetooth sound quality is excellent, but somehow the analog electronics degrade the audio quality of music coming in through the headphone jack. The sound is tinny, with rolled off highs, and no bass. I did a side by side comparison with my wife's A20, and the A20 is by far better. Also, the three levels of noise cancelling are a little silly. I can't imagine ever using anything but "high". If you can get an A20, it is a better headset, at a better price.
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- By on Sunday, September 1, 2024
- Review: I think I'm being generous at three stars. The Bose A20's are night and day better over all. I fly a range single and multiengine airplanes and R22, R44, and B206 helicopters. The A20's are much better and handling windy cockpit environments and overhead vents that blow on the anti-noise ports. Open windows in a 172 picking up pressure pulsations from the prop making a very annoying popping noise. The A20's are night and day better in a BE95 TravelAir. About the only time these are equal to the A20's in are sterile cockpits like a TBM. The second I find a decent LEMO A20 that I'm sure isn't stolen, the A30's are going away.
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