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Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds-Bluetooth Wireless Earphones, Triple Black
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Brand | Bose |
Model Name | QuietComfort Earbuds |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | USB, 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.
- 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. Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for the Manual and FAQ
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Comfort | 4.8 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Noise cancellation | 4.3 | — | 2.6 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
Sold By | OLIVE Computers | WORLD WIDE STEREO | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth 5.1, USB | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth, Apple H1 Chip, NFC | Bluetooth, NFC, Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0 |
headphones form factor | In Ear | In Ear | Open Ear | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear |
connector type | wireless | — | — | USB Type C | USB Type A, Lightning | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | sound isolation | sound isolation |
headphones jack | 2.5 mm Jack | — | — | USB | ✗ | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable |
control type | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | Call Control,Volume Control,Media Control,App Control,Voice Control,Noise Control | Call Control, Media Control, Voice Control, Volume Control | Volume Control, Media Control, Voice Control, Call Control |
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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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
36,347
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4.5 out of 5 stars
35,258
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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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 x 1 x 1.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.3 ounces |
ASIN | B08C4KWM9T |
Item model number | 831262-0010 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,623 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #859 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Bose |
Charging Time | 6 Hours |
Item Weight | 0.3 Ounces |
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 like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that they have a nice clean sound and are amazed by the noise cancellation. That said, some are disappointed with connectivity and mixed on battery life, fit, comfort, value, performance, and quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that they have a nice clean sound, are amazed by the noise cancellation, and have saved their hearing. They also say that the earbuds are much more musical and that they make the horribly loud noises they're surrounded by all day long tolerable.
"...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 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
"...the Bose quality noise cancellation, the comfortable fit and the high quality sound that I would expect from Bose's new earbuds...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are quality buds with excellent noise cancellation, while others say that they will give up a bit of quality. They mention the case is awful and the charging system feels cheap.
"...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 ANC is unbelievable, and the bass has even more punch than the first gen...." Read more
"...One earbud works and the other does not. No solutions...." Read more
"...It is very well done. There is still some work to do on this front but we are getting there. Keep up the support Bose...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works like a charm, the charge case works well, and the noise cancelling works quite well for phone calls. However, others say that the touch controls, but even the limited functions available do not work, and that the apps do not working well together or separately. They also say that they are not good at all for cycling.
"...the earbuds and the case are fully charged and the right earbud simply does not work...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...Sometimes only one earphone will work, or one earphone's noise cancelling will work but the other won't, or sometimes they will say they're..." Read more
"...on ear-fit and wind static, a problem only exacerbated by very glichy software; but in terms of SOUND and noise cancellation, there's nothing better..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they are definitely comfortable, and the features are nice, while others say that the mics, the Bose were the least comfortable, had good NC but they were not comfortable in their ears, and had a bit of pain from the tightness of the fit. The belt loop is big and awkward, and sounds are way too loud and can hurt your 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
"...First, while huge, I just love wearing these. They are super comfortable for long sessions...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that the different size ear tips hold them in great, while others say that they kept falling out of their ears. The ear buds stay in your ear, but if you shift them enough to break the seal, you'll lose them.
"...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
"...The QC2s go farther into my ear canal, and my ears get sore a lot more quickly. Yes, they do look a significantly more stylish...." Read more
"...That is definitely a plus.* They are very secure in my ears and very comfortable--more so than their predecessor...." Read more
"...Quiet and peaceful. Simply amazing. Plus, there's not enough motion or adjusting during a day-to-day commute to become annoying, its a beautiful way..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it's good, with six hours of battery life on full noise cancelling. However, others say that it is much lower than other earbuds, and the earphones will completely lose their charge after sitting in the case for a week. The external LED battery life indicator is well done, but some customers complain that it doesn't work properly.
"...Battery life is also great!..." Read more
"...It's not that hard.- Battery life IS much lower compared to every other earbud, that's true...." Read more
"...Should be at least three. There is an external LED battery life indicator which is well done. All and all just should be better...." Read more
"...They don't have the best battery life but they don't die on me every hour either...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the headphones. Some say they are a great buy and worth the price, while others say they're not worth the money, a waste of money, and less good than Jabra. They also say that they are not really practical for the other applications that many people use them for.
"...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..." Read more
"...The expense was worth it to me for all the reasons above. If I could give these 6 stars, I’d be asking why 7 stars isn’t an option!" Read more
"...They are pricey, but I have always found that paying top dollar for the best quality winds up being the best investment over time." Read more
"...Price. The pricepoint is way too high considering how much the AirPod Pros do better than the QC Earbuds...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the earphones. They mention that the Bluetooth connectivity drops out, switches devices oddly, and the app connection is bad. They also mention that when they're securing the earmuffs, the calls get disconnected or touching them invoke other issues.
"...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
"...There is no way to fast forward through an audio program...." Read more
"...Not really.- Bad app connection: maybe I was lucky, but I never had this problem...." Read more
"...CONSUNSTABLE BLUETOOTH: Bluetooth connectivity drops out, switches devices oddly or drops off one ear while you are using them...." 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!
I have 3 air conditioners and 2 fans running in my apartment, and the ANC cuts the noise down to a whisper allowing me to only hear the music. And the music sounds crisp and clear with good bass (for ear buds, anyway).
The buds rest on the outside of your ear canals instead of jamming down inside, which makes them more comfortable for extended periods of time and the rubber fins hold them in place well. I've owned the Bose Sport earbuds for around a year, and they have the same fins. They've never once fallen out. (I've lost every other earbud that I've used at one time or another.) The QC buds feel just as secure and just as comfortable as the Sport buds.
They are fairly large compared to other earbuds, but it's not noticable when I'm using them. 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. Everyone says they can hear me well.
If you're trying to decide between the Sport or QC earbuds, I think the QC have only slightly better sound when listening to music, but the noise cancelling makes a big difference. You can hear everything better without the background noise, even at lower volume. The call quality, however, is significantly better with the QC.
Right now, it's tempting to leave these on from the time I get home from work until I go to bed. They're very comfortable, and the noise isolation is quite peaceful. Hopefully I'll still like them this much in a month or 2.
Update for the QC2:
I've always been a function over form kind of person, so I didn't really care what the original QC buds looked like (the extra large size that everyone complains about), and maybe I'm showing my age, and I might be the only person on the planet that says this, but I think the first generation QC buds were more comfortable. The QC2s go farther into my ear canal, and my ears get sore a lot more quickly. Yes, they do look a significantly more stylish. I would also trade the new, smaller case for the first gen case that has a row of indicator lights that show how much charge is remaining. The new case has one solitary light that flashes different colors to tell me something 🤷🏼♂️ in some sort of indiscernible Morse code. 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 put them.
But..... These new buds sound really good. I mean, they sound good enough that I'm not even considering returning them. The ANC is unbelievable, and the bass has even more punch than the first gen. They have a nice clean sound, like every other Bose product, and my ears are gradually tolerating them longer each time I use them. I'm keeping the first generation buds for when my ears get sore, or when the battery dies because I couldn't decipher the inscrutable case light, but I'm using the new ones most of the time.
For me, the sound quality negates all other quibbles. Still 5⭐s.
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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.