Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review

The QuietComfort Earbuds are Bose's cheaper route to noise cancelling, and they keep the parts that matter most for quiet. Bose's comparison table lists active noise cancellation with Quiet and Aware modes, ActiveSense, multipoint and voice control, and the same nine combinations of ear tips and stability bands as the flagship, so the fit advantage carries over. Battery is listed at 8.5 hours, which is longer than the 6 hours of the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). What you give up is CustomTune calibration and Bose Immersive Audio, and the earbuds run through a separate Bose QCE app. The model dates from 2024, so it is the oldest pair here. The list price is $179, but Bose was selling it for $119 when we checked, and at that price it is a good way to get Bose's fit system for a commute or office. At full price, Sony's WF-C710N and Nothing's Ear (3) offer more for less.

Who it is for

People who want Bose fit and cancelling at a lower price and do not need spatial audio.

Price

$179 list price; $119 on sale at Bose when checked.

Current Price is: $119.00 Original Price is: $179.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Active noise cancellation with Quiet and Aware modes
• ActiveSense to let in surrounding sound when needed
• 8.5 hours of battery life
• Bluetooth multipoint and built-in voice control
• Nine combinations of eartips and stability bands, IPX4

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Longer battery than the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
• Strength: Same nine-piece fit kit as Bose's flagship
• Strength: Deep discount at Bose when we checked
• Weakness: No CustomTune or Bose Immersive Audio
• Weakness: Uses a separate Bose QCE app
• Weakness: Released in 2024, older than most pairs here

Key facts

• List price: $179
• Battery: 8.5 hours
• Water resistance: IPX4
• Release year: 2024

Where it ranks

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is No. 10 in our Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds verdict.