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Brand | Bose |
Model Name | QuietComfort Earbuds |
Color | White |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | HDMI, Bluetooth 5.1 |
About this item
- Noise cancelling earbuds – Engineered with the world-class noise cancelling. Bose controllable noise cancellation and full Transparency Mode allow you to eliminate distractions, let your surroundings in, or a little bit of each..Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears
- High-fidelity audio – An exclusive acoustic architecture brings your music, podcasts, and videos to life, while Volume-optimized Active EQ keeps the sound crisp and balanced at any level.
- Comfortable wireless earbuds – Three sizes of StayHear Max eartips are included for a secure fit. Crafted from soft silicone, they provide passive noise blocking with total comfort.
- Simple touch controls – It’s as easy as tap, swipe, or press. Control your noise cancellation settings, pause, play, and volume right from the side of the earbud itself. Enable it all in the Bose Music app..Note:If you face issue in Bluetooth connectivity please turn off the Bluetooth function for a couple of minutes, then turn it back on
- Noise-rejecting microphones – Tiny microphones work together to focus on your voice, filtering out surrounding noises for fewer distractions during phone calls.
- Long battery life — Listen for up to 6 hours on a single charge. The charging case provides an additional 12 hours and charges via the included USB-C cable or wirelessly with any Qi-certified charging mat (not included).
- Weather and sweat resistant – These IPX4-rated wireless earbuds can withstand sweat, water, and some inclement weather.
- Bluetooth earbuds with microphone – Bluetooth 5.1 provides a strong, consistent connection to your device within 30 feet.
- Compatible with iOS and Android – Simple setup and custom settings available through the Bose Music app.
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Sound quality | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Noise cancellation | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.8 |
Battery life | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Adorama | Amazon.com | Adorama |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth 5.1, HDMI | Wireless | Wireless | वायरलस | Wireless | वायरलस |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | — | usb type-a,usb type-c | usb | — | usb |
noise control | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | usb | — | usb | USB | — | usb |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Voice Control | Media Control | Media Control | — | Media Control | Media Control |
material | Silicone, Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Silicone | Plastic |
From the manufacturer
QuietComfort Earbuds
Rule the Quiet.
Better sound begins with better silence. That’s why Bose engineered QuietComfort Earbuds with world-class noise cancelling and high-fidelity audio, plus StayHear Max tips for extra comfort. Because when you eliminate distractions, music goes up, and so does passion.
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Noise cancelling
True quiet.
It starts with soft, silicone eartips that passively block some noise. But Bose Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology provides the true quiet. Hidden microphones monitor the sounds around you, and project the opposite signal to cancel unwanted noise.
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Aware Mode
Greater awareness. Comfortable listening.
Aware Mode with Bose ActiveSense technology allows you to hear your music and your surroundings at the same time, while bringing the sounds around you down to a more comfortable level. The result is hearing everything you need to, but at a much more pleasant and balanced volume.
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Secure & comfortable fit
Comfort that stays with you.
Every surface that touches your ear is made of soft silicone — not hard plastic. StayHear Max eartips are designed with an umbrella-shaped nozzle and extended fin to provide extra comfort and stability, for as long as you wear them. Three sizes of eartips are included to help you find your ideal fit.
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Touch controls
Tap, swipe, press.
Say goodbye to buttons. These wireless earbuds feature an intuitive touch interface accessed by the simple tap, swipe, or press of a finger. Activate noise cancelling, open Spotify, summon your voice assistant, and more — all at your fingertips.
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Sweat & weather resistant
Sweat, rain, or shine.
IPX4-rated, QC Earbuds can withstand splashes, workouts, and rainy days. Acoustic mesh in the ports keeps out moisture and debris, enhancing the earbuds’ overall durability.
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Charging case
Play, store, charge — repeat.
The rugged charging case is designed to travel with you all day long and provides 2 additional full charges. Its magnetized interior keeps the wireless earbuds securely in place when you’re not using them. The instant you open the case lid, the earbuds begin pairing with your device.
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Sound
High-fidelity audio.
Bose acoustic architecture & Volume-optimized Active EQ keep audio clear and balanced at any volume.
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Tiny mics
Crystal-clear calls.
Mics work together to reject noises around you, keeping your voice sounding clear for every call.
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Battery
Long battery life.
Listen for up to 6 hours on a single charge. The charging case adds up to 12 more.
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Bluetooth
Up to 30 ft. range.
With Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, you can cook, code, or exercise without missing a moment or call.
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Bose Music app
Easy setup.
Discover voice prompts for guided setup, get tips, and personalize your settings in the app.
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Customer Reviews
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Active Noise Cancelling
| Yes, adjustable | No | Yes, adjustable | Yes | No |
Bluetooth
| 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | N/A | 5.1 |
Water Resistance Rating
| IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | No | IPX4 |
Battery life
| Up to 6 hours | Up to 5 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 16 hours | Up to 8 hours |
Battery life w/ charging case
| Up to 18 hours | Up to 15 hours | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging Case
| Qi- certified charging case | Yes | No | No | No |
Touch Controls
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
Colors
| Black, Soapstone | Triple Black, White, Blue | Black, Silver | Black | Black |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 1.06 x 1.02 x 1.53 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
ASIN | B08CJP6V6W |
Item model number | 831262-0020 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #42,199 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,587 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Bose |
Country of Origin | China |
Charging Time | 6 Hours |
Item Weight | 9 Grams |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Better sound begins with better silence. So Bose engineered QuietComfort Earbuds with the world-class noise cancelling and high-fidelity audio. Because when you eliminate distractions, music goes up, and so does passion. Baking. Coding. Rock climbing. And every other thing that makes you — you. Our controllable noise cancelling allows you to eliminate distractions as needed, or let in your surroundings with a full Transparency Mode. It sounds — and feels — as if you aren’t wearing earbuds at all. Better still? These truly wireless earbuds also include exclusive Volume-optimized Active EQ for high-fidelity audio that sounds full and balanced at any volume. These comfortable earbuds are easy to wear all day long because every surface that touches your ear is made of soft silicone. Instead of buttons, these true wireless earbuds feature a capacitive touch interface. Tap and press the surface to control your content — just like you would with your phone. And the instant you take a wireless earbud out of your ear, your music, podcast, or video automatically pauses so you don’t miss a second. They’re also IPX-4 rated so sweat, water, and the weather won’t get in the way of your music. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are compatible with iOS and Android and optimized for Bluetooth 5.1 so you’ll enjoy a strong and reliable wireless signal as long as you’re within 30 feet of your paired device. On a single charge you can expect up to six hours of playback time, and the wireless charging case gives you up to 12 more hours of listening time. For your convenience, the charging case is compatible with any Qi-certified wireless charging mat (not included). Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are available in your choice of Triple Black or Soapstone. Powerful yet compact, you’ll never need to take them off.
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Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the headphones. However, they have reported issues with charging and connectivity. For example, the earphones will completely lose their charge and stop holding a charge. Customers also mention that the connectivity to various devices is spotty and frustrating. Opinions are mixed on fit, comfort, battery life, stability, and quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound is very pleasant, with good detail and strong bass. They are also impresseded with the noise cancellation, saying that it makes the horribly loud noises tolerable. Customers also say that the earbuds have saved their hearing.
"...And the best part about them is that these earbuds have saved my hearing, since I listen to them at about 1/3 the volume I was listening to with the..." Read more
"...They have a nice clean sound, like every other Bose product, and my ears are gradually tolerating them longer each time I use them...." Read more
"...The sound is very pleasant, with good detail and strong bass. I don't have to turn the volume higher to get the nuances of the music...." Read more
"...The B&O's are actually shockingly good in the way they sound. However, none of them hold a candle to what these can do with ANC...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are quality buds and the noise cancellation is amazing. However, others say that they started malfunctioning, and are not independently usable as left or right only units.
"...and making calls is very good, no complaints from the other party, well built, as I've dropped them several times and they continue working without..." Read more
"...the earbuds and the case are fully charged and the right earbud simply does not work...." Read more
"...The ANC is unbelievable, and the bass has even more punch than the first gen...." Read more
"...Replaced. The switch on the right bud disintegrated after a year. Bose replaced the unit even though it was out of warranty...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the ear canal tips are comfortable, and the design also included a small wedge. They say the headphones take a long time to get uncomfortable, and are not uncomfortable to carry around. However, others say that they were not comfortable in their ears, were loud, and somewhat painful to the ear.
"...They are very comfortable to wear and stay on once in place, the touch controls are very accurate, the voice assistant is great, answering and..." Read more
"...instead of jamming down inside, which makes them more comfortable for extended periods of time and the rubber fins hold them in place well...." Read more
"...to music or on a call, some sounds are way too loud and kinda hurt my ear. 😢 (Examples. Shutting a car door, clinking sounds, or glass breaking)...." Read more
"...reviews that talk about the Bose quality noise cancellation, the comfortable fit and the high quality sound that I would expect from Bose's new..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the overall fit is good, while others say that they stick out the ear a lot.
"...expensiveSo, addressing each of these:• buds are big but non-obtrusive & very light•..." Read more
"...Also, the case is pretty big, but I don't carry the case around in my pocket, so that doesn't bother me either.Call quality is pretty good...." Read more
"...The headphones come with three different sized caps to accommodate for different ear sizes, as is pretty standard for most earphones, but none of..." Read more
"...The QC are quite a bit larger than the Apple product, so they won't be quite as easy to lose. I hope...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has a respectable battery life on its own, that is lengthened tremendously. The battery capacity allows for long periods of being outside of the charging case, and it lasts for many hours of continuous use. However, others say that they have issues with the battery, saying that they're lucky if they get to 6 hours, and that the app only announces the battery level.
"...Battery life is also great!..." Read more
"...The battery life is longer than I expected. I listen to audiobooks to fall asleep. I set the "sleep" function on my app to 10 minutes...." Read more
"...They don't have the best battery life but they don't die on me every hour either...." Read more
"...to about 90% (according to the Bose software), but the charge lasts for quite a while...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the headphones. Some mention that they stay in well, while others say that they are prone to falling out.
"...The older, larger buds are also easier for me to handle. The new ones are like slippery, squirrelly jumping beans that never go where I'm trying to..." Read more
"...They are very comfortable to wear and stay on once in place, the touch controls are very accurate, the voice assistant is great, answering and..." Read more
"...: Bluetooth connectivity drops out, switches devices oddly or drops off one ear while you are using them...." Read more
"...They especially seem prone to falling out when I'm on the phone with others and they've got me smiling or laughing...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the earphones. They mention that the a few times and then they stopped connecting to the phone, the connectivity to various devices are spotty, and frustrating. Some customers also say that the right light is blue, while the left won't connect. They also say there is no connectivity between Siri and the earmuffs.
"...and while the feature to activate Siri does work, there is no connectivity between Siri and the earbuds, so it is impossible to use this..." Read more
"...Still has flaws.CONSUNSTABLE BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connectivity drops out, switches devices oddly or drops off one ear while..." Read more
"...The earphones have odd connection problems sometimes that I have a hard time figuring out...." Read more
"...I was wearing them while riding my lawnmower and they kept trying to connect to Siri non stop. Then my right bud quit working...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. They mention that the buds completely lose their charge, and the case does not charge well. Some say that the battery life is quite short and requires frequent charging. Overall, customers are disappointed with the performance and battery life of the product.
"...The first set stopped holding a charge after less than a year. Replaced. The switch on the right bud disintegrated after a year...." Read more
"...• The case. It’s unreasonably large and only offers 12 additional hours of charge...." Read more
"...BATTERY LIFE NOT GREAT: I get 3 to 4 hours before the notifications begin...." Read more
"...Weird. You get quick charging (5 minutes on nets 2 hours use) via USBC and Qi wireless charging. Good stuff.The bad:..." Read more
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I used to have a pair of regular non ANC earbuds, but I found myself always increasing the volume to try to block out the excessive ambient noise at the gym. However, at night, I could hear my ears ringing. I became very concerned about this, so I looked into ANC earbuds and ordered these Bose QuietComfort and the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds.
After trying both of them for a week, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds were noticeably quieter and better at handling ambient noise and thus listening at lower volume than the Sony WF-1000XM4. The Sony WF-1000XM4's audio quality was about the same as Bose, perhaps a bit better, but what good is this if it isn't very effective at blocking ambient noise and you have to raise the volume to appreciate it, which is precisely what I do not want?
So, I returned the Sony WF-1000XM4 and kept the Bose QuietComfort earbuds, which also sound very good and fantastic when you're streaming Master quality tracks. I was blown away by the audio quality when listening to Master quality tracks vs the regular tracks, what a huge difference!
I also compared them with my daughters' Air Pods Pro and what a joke. The Apple Air Pods Pro ANC paled in comparison to the Bose and the audio quality was worse, it was awful. There is simply no comparison.
These earbuds are so good at blocking ambient noise, that I no longer carry the Bose ANC 700 headphones when I travel! Yes folks, they are that good and much easier to carry! I've set many times on the wing area of airplanes and these earbuds work their magic all the time!
They are very comfortable to wear and stay on once in place, the touch controls are very accurate, the voice assistant is great, answering and making calls is very good, no complaints from the other party, well built, as I've dropped them several times and they continue working without any issues.
Battery life is also great! I workout on average for 90 minutes, if the gym is too busy I'll easily clock in 120 minutes, without any low battery warning. I wipe them, put them back in their case, and they're ready to go the following day. I workout 5 times a week, and I will not recharge the case for almost a month!
And the best part about them is that these earbuds have saved my hearing, since I listen to them at about 1/3 the volume I was listening to with the other non ANC earbuds I had, and I no longer hear any ringing in my ears at night!
Now, recently I had the opportunity to acquire the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 earbuds.
And yes they do sound better than the Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds, in fact noticeably better than all of the earbuds I tried, but they are after all much pricier, and despite this, their ANC and especially the battery life, is not as good as the Bose QuietComfort earbuds.
So for the office, I use my Bowers & Wilkins PI7's, because of their outstanding audio quality, but outside of it, Bose takes the prize for checking all the boxes!
I therefore highly recommend these Bose QuietComfort earbuds, because you may not know it, but they'll save your hearing!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
I used to have a pair of regular non ANC earbuds, but I found myself always increasing the volume to try to block out the excessive ambient noise at the gym. However, at night, I could hear my ears ringing. I became very concerned about this, so I looked into ANC earbuds and ordered these Bose QuietComfort and the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds.
After trying both of them for a week, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds were noticeably quieter and better at handling ambient noise and thus listening at lower volume than the Sony WF-1000XM4. The Sony WF-1000XM4's audio quality was about the same as Bose, perhaps a bit better, but what good is this if it isn't very effective at blocking ambient noise and you have to raise the volume to appreciate it, which is precisely what I do not want?
So, I returned the Sony WF-1000XM4 and kept the Bose QuietComfort earbuds, which also sound very good and fantastic when you're streaming Master quality tracks. I was blown away by the audio quality when listening to Master quality tracks vs the regular tracks, what a huge difference!
I also compared them with my daughters' Air Pods Pro and what a joke. The Apple Air Pods Pro ANC paled in comparison to the Bose and the audio quality was worse, it was awful. There is simply no comparison.
These earbuds are so good at blocking ambient noise, that I no longer carry the Bose ANC 700 headphones when I travel! Yes folks, they are that good and much easier to carry! I've set many times on the wing area of airplanes and these earbuds work their magic all the time!
They are very comfortable to wear and stay on once in place, the touch controls are very accurate, the voice assistant is great, answering and making calls is very good, no complaints from the other party, well built, as I've dropped them several times and they continue working without any issues.
Battery life is also great! I workout on average for 90 minutes, if the gym is too busy I'll easily clock in 120 minutes, without any low battery warning. I wipe them, put them back in their case, and they're ready to go the following day. I workout 5 times a week, and I will not recharge the case for almost a month!
And the best part about them is that these earbuds have saved my hearing, since I listen to them at about 1/3 the volume I was listening to with the other non ANC earbuds I had, and I no longer hear any ringing in my ears at night!
Now, recently I had the opportunity to acquire the Bowers & Wilkins PI7 earbuds.
And yes they do sound better than the Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds, in fact noticeably better than all of the earbuds I tried, but they are after all much pricier, and despite this, their ANC and especially the battery life, is not as good as the Bose QuietComfort earbuds.
So for the office, I use my Bowers & Wilkins PI7's, because of their outstanding audio quality, but outside of it, Bose takes the prize for checking all the boxes!
I therefore highly recommend these Bose QuietComfort earbuds, because you may not know it, but they'll save your hearing!
The Value Proposition: With that in mind, I think people overestimate the ability of more expensive wireless options like the Sony and Senhesier to deliver that neutrality, regardless of earbud/over-ear design. Most of us use iPhones as music players which don’t accept hi-res wireless codes and are a PIA to use with wired headphones without carrying around a radio shack/dongle city. These Bose look like a comparatively good value: at $200 they undercut the companies mentioned above that have ANC earbuds which are $280 and $250. That it just more than I want to spend on a pair of earbuds, which typically have a short shelf life anyway due to loss, poor build quality, depleting battery life, and rapidly changing tech…
Sound: these are a far cry from the first Bose I owned, the OG quiet comforts in middle school with the battery box built into the 3.5mm cable. Dynamic range, note-to-note distinction, and tonal accuracy are improved significantly. They’re much more musical even if detail retrieval isn’t top of the line. But how could it be with standard AAC, SBC codecs? Moreover, even if they did have more advanced codecs like APT-X HD and LDAC, my iPhone is my mobile music player and doesn’t accept them anyway. So really unless you’re on Android, paying for them is a waste of money. You’re not getting the data. Overall; sound signature is controlled, bass heavy, and musical if not neutral. I can live with it for a mobile solution because I do critical listening at home due to the inherent compromises of mobile, which leads to my next point nicely.
Active Noise Cancellation: This is where these earbuds shine. Whether you’re living in the city, commuting to work by train, dealing with construction, trying to mow the lawn, whatever: these babies block out the world with the best ANC I’ve heard in an earbud and you are immersed in your music. I accidentally turned on my 1100W stereo in the next room to 50% volume with a butt dial and had no idea it was playing while wearing these. Without this quiet space, you’re wasting your time trying to hear the music in detail. That is why I think these are an incredible value proposition that make sense for a mobile solution.
Battery: It’s fine, expected 6 hours without the charging case. That is better than Apple by several hours. I expect to have these for 3 years and then upgrade to something with longer battery life as technology improves and lithium ion depletes with age.
Calls: They’re great, I use them for Zoom calls almost every day. If they could connect to multiple devices at once that would be cool, but it is no dealbreaker.
Build Quality: Last but not least, audiophiles know that with consistent use wear and tear happens so we prioritize a robust build that will hold up with thousands of hours of listening. These things deliver. I’ll take the bulkier case with a stronger hinge. The slightly bigger earbuds are fine because they’re built solidly. I just can’t get on board with the chintzy Apple/Beats products that look like they’re built from dollar store plastics, like they’re going to fall apart in 6 months. Same thing for cheap alternatives from Anker and similar budget brands (you get what you pay for).
Wrap Up: mobile music listening is full of compromises and I think Bose has created an excellent product that delivers where it counts. If you want to do critical listening, do yourself a favor and invest in a pair of open-back headphones and amp at home or better yet a stereo setup you can enjoy with others. What Hi-Fi is a good, accessible place to start for recommendations and Stereofile is more advanced. For everything else, when I’m running around doing errands, on the plane next to a screaming baby, or just trying to cut down the noise of traffic/construction while working, these will deliver nicely. Plan to keep, will update in 1, 6, 12 months
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Updated 10/2022: I’m happy other buyers found this review useful. Forgot to update this sooner, needless to say, still love these babies - the version 1’s - and they would still be the wireless buds I would spend my money on today inclusive of new models.
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PROS:
- Shipping time was astonishingly fast.
- The earbuds sound amazing whether you are at a low or high volume, the bass/medium/treble does not lack in any way.
- The battery life for a single charge is amazing (6 hours)! They are definitely underselling these, since I even got to use them for around 7 hours too.
- They allow wireless charging, so that’s a given.
- They allow a tight but comfortable fit in the ear, so whether you are running or shaking, these earbuds will not budge a single bit.
- They are sweat and splash resistant, so you don’t need to worry about taking too much care for them ;)
- They allow great and accurate touch-controls, easy to use and you can pick from various options (volume control, pause/play, ANC changes, voice-control assistent, calls, etc.)
- These earbuds allow up to 11 noise cancelling options, from ‘Aware mode’ (transparency mode) to ‘Quiet Mode’ (full noise cancelling).
- Since I am a first to ANC products, I can’t give an accurate review on how the ANC is, however, from my honest opinion, it isn’t that bad! They really do feel like a good pair of earplugs.
- The case has a button to securely lock it and prevent the earbuds from flying on if you accidentally drop them.
- The case also indicates the amount of battery it has left with the given 5 LED lights.
- Supports quick connection to 11 multiple devices (can only be connected at one at the time).
- Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds has a quick charge option: 15-mins charge for a 2 hours of playback.
- Neither case nor earbuds will be overcharged if left charging overnight.
- Can turn on ANC when no music is playing.
CONS:
- Granted we are moving to a wireless earbuds/headphones world, these Bose Quietcomfort earbuds’ charging case is a bit large to carry around. It fits snugly in a bag, but in your pocket, not so much.
- You can’t sleep with these on, unless if you sleep on your back. Otherwise, it will be quite uncomfortable.
- Some people might complain about the short battery life the case offers an additional 12 hours of battery life to earbuds: a total of 18 hours combining both earbuds and case.
- The earbuds take 2 hours for a complete charge from 0% to 100%.
- The charging time for the case alone (0 LEDs to 5 LEDs) is 3 hours.
WARNING! (All ANC products have a noise floor, including these Bose Quietcomfort earbuds)
I am a first to ANC products, hence I have to share this warning to my fellow people who are also a first to ANC products. Since ANC is a product of an anti-phase wave to the sounds around you, which is emitted by a microphone within the earbuds, the earbuds themselves have a hissing sound, most noticeable when there is no music playing. The hissing/noise floor of the earbuds themselves does not increase nor decrease as ANC goes higher or lower. However, in transparency mode, the surrounding sounds will be projected louder than actual when no major sound in your surroundings is present, thus the hissing sound/noise floor might appear louder than usual (rest assured, it’s just your earbuds trying to project a real sound equivalent to complete silence). However, the hissing/noise floor of the earbuds when the ANC is maxed out is present, but not really loud. And yes, the noise floor can still be heard if music is playing, but only when the music is at a low volume, otherwise, no noise floor can be heard (noise floor never becomes louder depending of ANC).
Thank you for taking your time to read this review, I hope it helped you on narrowing out some aspects you already knew and clearing out on those you didn’t know yet.
Have a splendid day filled with wonders y’all! :)
Entrega antes do prazo. Parabéns aos vendedores. Fiquei meio desconfiado no início com a procedência uma vez que veio da Santa Efigenia. Mas pela qualidade sonora e sendo reconhecido totalmente pelo app da Bose que precisa ser feito o download na Store do google fiquei mais tranquilo.
The quality of the sound is second to none. Bose has done it again.
I highly recommend it to anyone who's planning to buy good quality headphones. Also it was very comfortable in my ear as some of the headphones really hurt my ear after using it for a while but Bose is the opposite. Very comfy and no pain at all after using it for a few hours.
Battery life is excellent. I usually charge it between 4-5 days for 2 hours only.
With Bose you can't go wrong!