Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

Overview

The true wireless Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer strong audio performance and the most effective noise cancellation we've tested in the category to date.

-- As reviewed by PCMag

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Based on 7 expert reviews

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Last revision on March 12, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Best-in-class noise cancellation
Rich, crisp, balanced audio
Comfortable despite the size
Wireless charging

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Sound signature isn't for purists
Awkward look due to size
Limited touch controls and customization

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Expert reviews and ratings

For noise canceling, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds should be among the first earbuds you look at. They silence noisy conditions well both at home and on the go, while also providing excellent audio for music playback and phone calls. Their primary weakness is size—both the earbuds and the charging case are large, and the latter doesn’t comfortably fit into pockets. But if you can live with that sacrifice, you’ll enjoy these stellar buds.

By PCWorld on February 07, 2022

100

Bose makes its mark with the terrific QuietComfort Earbuds. They sound brilliant and noise-cancelling performance is imperious. Aside from battery life that comes in behind that of its closest rivals, these are a sensational pair of earbuds from Bose.

By TrustedReviews on December 02, 2020

100

The new champ of ANC wireless earbuds.

By Stuff on October 30, 2020

They look dated and don't have the best touch control system, but Bose has still made one of the best pairs of ANC wireless earbuds you can buy.

By TechAdvisor on October 27, 2020

100

Bose may be late to the ANC earbuds party but its QuietComfort Earbuds prove well worth the wait

By ExpertReviews on October 22, 2020

Bose doesn’t have the true wireless experience of some other headphone companies, but you would never know it. The QC Earbuds are a huge leap over the SoundSport Free model from 2017. The company provides the best ANC performance you’ll find in true wireless buds on top of great sound quality. There are some missing features, but the basics are covered, and there’s wireless charging as well.

By Engadget on October 12, 2020

The true wireless Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer strong audio performance and the most effective noise cancellation we've tested in the category to date.

By PCMag on October 02, 2020

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