Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Bluetooth: 5.3 (SBC, AAC)
Noise cancelling: Yes
Wireless charging: Yes
Battery life: 8.5hrs (+21hrs from charging case)
Weight 8.5g each
The QuietComfort Earbuds are impressive for the money. With a longer battery life than the QC Ultra (2nd Gen), the same comfort levels and a much lower price, they are the Bose 'buds for bods on a budget.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
- Solid, musical sound
- Good noise cancelling ability…
Cons
- …but not as good as the QC Ultras
- Chunky shape might not suit everyone
- No aptX support
- Call quality only okay
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth: 5.3 (AAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive)
Noise cancelling: Yes
Wireless charging: Yes
Battery life: 6hrs (+18hrs from charging case)
Weight: 7.7g each
A more premium proposition all round, the QC Ultra (2nd Gen) have better sound quality and noise cancellation, although their feature set isn't much better than that of their siblings. But for the ultimate in Bose in-ear listening, look no further.
Pros
- Punchy, full-bodied sound
- Typically excellent noise-cancelling
- Secure and comfortable
- Excellent voice-call clarity
Cons
- Immersive Audio mode drains battery life
- Outstanding competition at this level
- Only three ear tip sizes
