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Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones

Item # 018AE2WBT

Free your headphones from the tangle of wires.

Free your headphones from the tangle of wires.

Item # 018AE2WBT

Shop all Bose Over-the-ear Headphones

About the Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones

David Brown

Once you go wireless, you may never go back

Free your headphones from the tangle of wires. With the Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones, you can enjoy music and videos without being tied down to your wireless device. With Bluetooth connectivity and built-in controls, the AE2w headphones make it easy to enjoy great-sounding music and clear phone conversations with your compatible smartphone — no wires required. It's perfect for listening to music on the go or watching a movie on your iPad® while lounging on the couch. And because the AE2w headphones employ Bose's TriPort® technology, you can be sure you'll get the clear, smooth sound that Bose is known for.
Bose AE2w Bluetooth headphones

The Bose AE2w Bluetooth headphones feature a control module for taking calls and controlling your music.

Once you go wireless, you may never go back

Free your headphones from the tangle of wires. With the Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones, you can enjoy music and videos without being tied down to your wireless device. With Bluetooth connectivity and built-in controls, the AE2w headphones make it easy to enjoy great-sounding music and clear phone conversations with your compatible smartphone — no wires required. It's perfect for listening to music on the go or watching a movie on your iPad® while lounging on the couch. And because the AE2w headphones employ Bose's TriPort® technology, you can be sure you'll get the clear, smooth sound that Bose is known for.

Clever design keeps you in control

The AE2w headphones feature a unique detachable Bluetooth module. This little device is the control centre of your headphones. It feature a built-in microphone for phone calls, as well as easy-to-use push-button controls. The large multi-function button lets you answer calls, hang up, play and pause music, and skip tracks. And volume controls keep your music and calls dialed in, allowing you to hear every note and word clearly. The intuitive design makes it easy to know which button is which, so you'll be in complete control of your smartphone from the first time slip these lightweight, cushioned headphones over your ears.

Multi-device connection and wired listening

If you own two Bluetooth-compatible devices, you can connect the AE2w headphones to both simultaneously. If you're watching a video on your iPad®, you can still answer an incoming call from your smartphone, all wirelessly. Audio prompts will let you know when a call is coming in, as well as when the built-in battery is running low. Charge it up with your laptop using the included USB cable. Or if your battery dies and you're unable to charge, simply pop the Bluetooth control module out and plug in the included headphone cable. That way you can keep listening until you're able to recharge the battery.

From our Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones review:

I was really impressed with the Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones. I love their comfort, the easy-to-use controls, the wired option, and their natural midrange and wide soundstage. And I could definitely get used to the freedom that wireless connectivity offers.

— David Brown, Crutchfield A/V Writer

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Product highlights:

  • comfortable, lightweight, over-the-ear design
  • Bluetooth 2.1 and A2DP connectivity for wireless music listening and phone calls with compatible smartphones
  • detachable Bluetooth control module with built-in microphone, multi-function button, power button, and volume controls
  • can connect to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously
  • built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 7 hours of run time and 200 hours of standby time
  • includes optional 66" miniplug cable for wired use when battery is drained
  • LED lights and audio prompts for battery life, power, and Bluetooth connection status
  • TriPort® acoustic headphone structure for powerful bass and clearer sound
  • 36" USB cable for charging with your computer or compatible AC charging station
  • earcups fold flat for easy storage
  • drawstring carry bag
  • weight: 5.27 oz.
  • warranty: 1 year
  • MFR # 363764-0010

What's in the box:

  • Around-ear bluetooth headphones
  • 36" USB charging cable (terminated by a USB type-A connector on one end and a proprietary connector on other end)
  • 68" Headphone cable (use optional)
  • Cloth pouch
  • Instructions (English/ Spanish/ French/ German/ Fourteen other languages)
  • Pictorial quick setup guide
  • Important Safety Information
  • Warranty/On-line product registration information
  • Australia/ New Zealand warranty note

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More details on the Bose® AE2w Bluetooth® headphones

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Features & specs

General
Fit Style Over-the-ear
Earcup Type Closed
Earcup Width x Height 2.9" x 3.8"
Noise-canceling No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version ---
Single-earbud Operation ---
Mic For Taking Calls Yes
Voice Assistant Access
Amazon Alexa No
Google Assistant No
Siri No
Connectors
3.5mm No
1/4" No
Lightning No
4.4mm balanced No
XLR4 balanced No
2.5mm No
Other None
Specs
Frequency Response Not Given
Sensitivity Not Given
Impedance Not Given
Weight 5.27 ounces
Cord Length 68"
Parts Warranty 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year

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Features

Overview: The Bose AE2w Bluetooth wireless headphones let you listen to music, or watch movies and videos, without being tethered by a cord to the source device. The headphone's around-the-ear design and TriPort technology lets you hear smoother audio throughout the entire frequency range from full lows to clear highs. The Bose AE2w audio headphones can enhance your listening experience at home and on the go from your favorite audio sources, including your portable digital music player and laptop computer.

Bluetooth Technology: The built-in Bluetooth technology lets you wirelessly make and receive phone calls from your Bluetooth-enabled phone. You can also listen to music from a Bluetooth-enabled audio device. The wireless operating range is approximately 33 feet. The AE2w headphones include the following profiles: HSP 1.1, HFP 1.5, A2DP 1.2, and AVRCP 1.4.

TriPort Acoustic Structure: The AE2w headphones, with the proprietary TriPort acoustic headphone structure, allow you to enjoy deeper, richer lows from a compact headphone design. Active equalization in the control module also provides improved sound quality.

Around-Ear Headphone Design: The AE2w headphones feature a comfortable around-ear fit with pivoting, angled earcups. The Bose AE2w headphones feature soft cushions that provide an acoustic seal between the headphones and your head, enhancing both performance and comfort. The redesigned ear cushions feature softer materials for hours of comfortable listening.

Padded Adjustable Headband: The adjustable, cushioned headband has been redesigned to distribute weight more evenly across the top of the head. The sturdy design features soft cushion for added comfort. The adjustable headband allows approximately three inches of adjustment in length.

Control Module: The control module, found on the left earcup, lets you turn the unit on and off, and control volume and playback. It also contains a microphone for making phone calls, or talk to voice-recognition apps, such as Siri and Google Search. The Multifunction Button operates functions such as play/pause and track controls for music and video, plus switches between calls and other audio. It has LED and audio indicators for power, battery life, and Bluetooth connection status. The control module is removable, allowing you to use the headphones with the supplied audio cable.

Battery: The control module is powered by a Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery. The battery is charged in approximately 3 hours via the supplied 3' USB charging cable. A fully charged battery provides about 7 hours of operating time and 200 hours of standby time.

Audio Cable: When you want to save battery power, or the battery is exhausted, you can remove the control module and use the AE2w as a wired headphone. The included 68" audio cable connects to the left earcup using the same 2.5mm sub-mini jack as the control module. The 1-sided design gives you greater freedom of movement and less tangling. The audio cable is terminated with a 3.5mm mini-plug. No 1/4" plug adapter is included.

Fold-Flat Design: The AE2w's earcups can rotate to fold flat, allowing for easy storage and transport in the included cloth carry pouch.

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Customer Q&A

10 questions already asked

Q
Do they come in other colors?
dewey  Oct 19, 2015
2 answers
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don't know
joe  Apr 07, 2018
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No
eldon  Oct 19, 2015
Q
Would these be good for using while mowing the grass? Or should I go to a noise canceling set?
jim  Aug 21, 2015
6 answers
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Yes and no... These headphones do a good job at muffling the noise, but not eliminating it. The plus is that you don't have a cord and you can listen to the music. Although you may need to turn up the volume to overcome the external noise. Bose noise cancelling phones are excellent at almost completely eliminating outside noise (especially mechanical noise such as airplane engine noise). However you will have to use a chord to listen to your music. You may also use Bose noise cancelling phones without the cord just to aliminate the noise, if you don't care about music. But on the other hand you can use ear plugs to do that (much cheaper). Other companies make blue tooth noise cancelling headphones, but none of them can beat Bose as far as cancelling the noise. (Too bad Bose doesn't have a blue tooth version of their noise cancelling phones.) Also consider the fact that these are full size around the ear phones. Of all the brands these do the best job at staying on your head when you work or exercise, These are hands down the lightest and most comfortable full size phones. However for your job, you may want to consider in-ear noise cancelling phones.
valery  Aug 24, 2015
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I use them while mowing and they work great
kathy  Aug 23, 2015
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I think you should go with the noise canceling. With these you will still hear the lawn mower a little.
yolanda  Aug 23, 2015
A
Great headphones but for the use you describe I would probably go for noise cancellation.
georgios  Aug 23, 2015
A
I would recommend the noise canceling set.
eldon  Aug 23, 2015
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I use them in the yard working an think they are fine. I am the sound canceling would be quieter
dwight  Aug 23, 2015
Q
what is the range from the source?
michael  Feb 19, 2015
6 answers
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Thx for your time Matthew!
michael  Feb 19, 2015
A
I love these headphones--great sound and comfortable. We use them in a small apartment so someone can watch TV while another is sleeping. I am probably not the best person to ask about the range as my "techy" son tell me that our TV does not have the best (whatever you need) for these to work well. Even with this the range is 12-15 feet. Hope this helps.
francine  Feb 19, 2015
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Up to 30' even with one wall in between
dwight  Feb 19, 2015
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I found to be appox.20 to 75 ft depending on environment (electrical,etrontonic interference and physical barriers etc.
matthew s  Feb 19, 2015
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I have been able to receive a clear signal from 2 rooms or 40 ft away
john b  Feb 19, 2015
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About 30 feet
eldon  Feb 19, 2015
Q
My understanding is the Bluetooth connection can drag down the sound quality. I sort of expect that, but when you plug in the wire does the audio experience then increase as you are no longer using the Bluetooth connection?
chris  Dec 21, 2014
5 answers
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I have not noticed any loss on the bluetooth end.
mario b  Dec 22, 2014
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Chris, I haven't been in the need to use the wire with this headphones. All I can tell is that the sound quality coming out this headphone is what I was expecting...Bose quality. I'm completely satisfied with the sound and freedom the headphones give me...I hope this will help make your decision. Happy Holidays!!
jose  Dec 21, 2014
A
It sound loader on Bluetooth. Wired connection sound good depending on the source.
adalberto  Dec 21, 2014
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Yes the audio quality is great when the wire is plugged in. Can't beat the Bose sound.
eneyda  Dec 21, 2014
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Chris, We have found that as long as you stay within the recommended range of the Bluetooth connecyion, there is no degregation in sound quality. Sound quality is no different between wired vs Bluetooth.
marco  Dec 21, 2014
Q
Can you use the ae2w headphones via Bluetooth with my iMac computer. All I read is using it with an iPad?
shawn p  Mar 25, 2014
8 answers
A
No
luis  Aug 19, 2015
A
Yes...it connects to the iMac, Jambox and Logitech UE boom.
jose  Mar 28, 2014
A
Yes just connected to your Mac to it like any other bluetooth device it sounds great enjoy!!!!
yolanda  Mar 26, 2014
A
Yes, you can.
carol  Mar 26, 2014
A
Greetings Shawn G, I just tested mine using my iMac as it will pair up but however when I tried to play music with my iTunes i'll hear some playback but it sounds choppy now I'm not sure if it's just mine because my apple bluetooth keyboard and mouse are linked up to my iMac as well they may be the case why my headphones may have that choppy broken sound but you may have a better luck on yours but don't let this stop you from purchasing these headphones they are awesome and have excellent sound quality you get Enough Bass with great Mids & Highs also keep in mind these aren't noise canceling but they do cover up the background noise very well and not to mention better quality compared to beats headphones or other comparable units, and these work very well with my iPad mini, Macbook air, iPod nano (7th Gen) I hope you'll consider purchasing a pair as well you won't regret that excellent BOSE sound Best Regards :-)
vince  Mar 26, 2014
A
Greetings Shawn G, I just tested mine just now on my iMac it'll pair up but it won't play music through it freely it'll skip and break up I don't know if it may because that I'm running an apple bluetooth wireless mouse and bluetooth wireless keyboard but it most certainly had worked perfectly on my iPad mini and macbook air and iPod nano 7th generation w/ bluetooth feature built in but please don't let this stop you from purchasing these headphones they rock and the sound is great with good bass response and beautiful mids and enough highs now at the beginning before my purchase I was on the fence about purchasing these pair of headphones because i've tried the other similar model to this but wired those other pair had underwhelming and not very exciting sound quality bass was lacking terribly but this bluetooth set is much better due to the fact that bose has it's own special proprietary sound processor built in within that bluetooth module! I hope you'll consider purchasing yours you won't regret the sound quality :-) Best Regards
vince  Mar 26, 2014
A
Yes, all you have to do to check is look on the settings to be sure bluetooth is turned on. Then the headphones scan for bluetooth and once paired, they will appear on the bluetooth menu every time (you will see Bose AE2w on the list of available bluetooth devices). Blutooth is pretty far-reaching, too. These really are great earphones.
diana  Mar 26, 2014
A
I do not have an iMac but it shows to have Bluetooth , should work just fine. I use it with an iPad and an iPhone and it works great
eldon  Mar 26, 2014
Q
Will my sony HT-CT260 sound system pair w/ the Bose AE2W?
leslie  Mar 09, 2014
2 answers
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I forwarded your question to an Advisor and they responded with the following: The Sony HT-CT260 will allow you to stream Bluetooth audio to the sound bar, but not from it, so it will not work with Bluetooth headphones. If you would like to discuss further you can contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat.
kristina  Mar 11, 2014 (Staff)
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Yes
leslie  Mar 09, 2014
Q
I like this product, but it seems not work for tv. If i want to connect, can a sony transmitter work for this one?
bich  Feb 23, 2014
5 answers
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Thanks
leslie  Mar 09, 2014
A
if it is a Bluetooth transmitter it should pair with these headphones.
georgios  Mar 08, 2014
A
If your tv has Bluetooth capability, then these headphones should connect. I don't have a Sony tv so I'm not sure if the Sony transmitter will work. Crutchfield should be able to assist with your question. They are good source of information.
eneyda  Feb 24, 2014
A
I tried these headphones out myself but did not like them as they did not appear to be noise-cancelling which is what i want when on a plane. For using with a TV, i would think the TV must be capable of receiving a blu-ray signal to connect.
john m  Feb 24, 2014
A
They work great on my iPhone and iPad. I haven't tried them on my Sony TV.
samuel c.  Feb 24, 2014
Q
how do these earphones compare to the RS180?
david  Feb 03, 2014
2 answers
A
The rs180 probably has a better sound and a longer range, but it will not do Bluetooth . The wireless transmitter has to be plugged into the source . The Bose AE2w will connect to two devices, I use it with my iPad and iPhone. When a call comes the music stops and you can answer the phone, when you hang up the music continues.
eldon  Feb 04, 2014
A
hmmm, I have not had the RS180. But these are comfortable, seem to have excellent sound quality and I am totally happy with them.
diana  Feb 04, 2014
Q
can this be paired to other phones, MP3 players otherdevices?
pilar  Jan 20, 2014
4 answers
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Yes these Bose headphones can be paired to any Bluetooth device. They are great. I have my headphones paired with my phone, Samsung 3 tablet, ipod as well as my kindle fire tablet.
eneyda  Jan 20, 2014
A
If the other devices are Bluetooth compatible. I have mine paired to my desktop computer and my Android cell phone.
timothy j  Jan 20, 2014
A
we have it paired to a droid phone & galaxy tablet.
stanley  Jan 20, 2014
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I don't know...all I have is apple products. You may want to contact tech support
jose  Jan 20, 2014
Q
Will,thenwireless control module fit on other bose headphones?
jeff  Jan 20, 2014
4 answers
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AHH I LOVE WIRELESS HEADPHONE,S MOST BOSE WIRELESS HEADPHONE,S ARE COMPATABLE IF THEY ARE BOSE ALSO I SUGGEST YOU TRY NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONE,S THER GREAT ON THE TRAIN PLAIN OR JUST TO GET RID OF THE NOISE
robert p  Jan 27, 2014
A
I have a pair of Bose 'wired" AE2 headphones and just tried the wireless module on them and it worked fine.
timothy j  Jan 20, 2014
A
We did not try that approach and returned out units after the first use. I thought we could both be hooked up at the same time to our PC on the plane so that we both could watch a movie at the same time. This did not work. Other other Bose headsets are better so we returned the wireless version.
john m  Jan 20, 2014
A
Not sure...tech support may have the answer...
jose  Jan 20, 2014
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