Bose A20 with Bluetooth. Get the 5 pin XLR plug so you don't have to constantly change the batteries (for ERJ).

Meh on 5 pin XLR plug. Sure, if thats the only place you ever use yours and you are just buying the headset, but if you want flexibility - an extra mic-volume-box-cable is $295. Two AA batteries are about a buck (when you buy 40+ for $20) and will last you 40ish hrs. Let's say 30 to be on a safe side. 295x30= 8850 hrs. My current A20s have about 2000 hrs on them (high impedance mic, works better in the current aircraft), another pair had a 1000ish or so - they are good headsets, I don't think either would survive 9000 hrs though

Recharcable batteries are the way to go for me. I use the Panasonic Eneloop batteries. Comes in a charger pack that charges 4 at the same time and they fit perfectly between the ear cups of my a20s when its all zipped up in the case. My batteries lasted over 5 years so far and they last about 2 trips as long as i dont forget to turn off the ANR when we park

Used A20s with Dual Pin. Don't go blow a ton of cheddar on brand new A20s or ProFlights. You can find some quality used ones on your company FB page probably.

It seems like there’s a good consensus for A20’s with rechargeable batteries.

Do you need to specify rechargeable batteries when ordering? Or can you just buy generic AA rechargeable batteries afterwards

I’d just buy AA’s separately. I have a set from ikea that came with a USB charger and four batteries for like $15. Not sure how long they’d last in an A20 but they do just fine in my Xbox controllers.

Really any rechargable AA battery will do. Just keep in mind they tend to be a bit lower voltage so the status light will be yellow instead of green for a little longer but thats about it.

QC-35 and UFlyMike. A20s are overkill for jets and hurt after a while. I could wear QC35s all day and they are plenty good ANR.

I have an A20 with the Airbus/ERJ plug....Happy with everything except the portability of it. The A20 doesn't pack flat at all and so I end up running around with 3 bags (roller + cooler + Bose headset bag).

I'm very intrigued by the Uflymike or Avee20 paired with the Bose QC35/45. The cost is 1/3 of the Bose ProFlight and the ability to disconnect and just use the Bose headphones for leisure purposes (deadheading, etc) is super appealing.

That said, I tend to use my AirPods for all of my leisure needs, and they're 1000% more portable than any of the Bose headset options....so I'm probably not making a change any time soon.

100%. I have used the QC-35 and UFlyMike for almost two years and have never had a more comfortable headset. I recommend them to anyone who asks (and probably a few who don’t)