Immerse yourself in pure audio bliss with the Bose QuietComfort Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones! Featuring advanced noise-cancelling technology, these headphones deliver pristine sound while blocking out distractions, so you can focus on what matters. With an impressive 8.5 hours of battery life and an IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance, these premium earbuds are ready for all-day listening.
Key Features
- Premium Sound You’ll Love: Experience powerful, proven audio that delivers stunning sound quality with the Bose QuietComfort Headphones. Coupled with Bose’s advanced noise-cancelling technology, you can say goodbye to distractions and truly lose yourself in your music.
- Seize the Day: Enjoy up to 8.5 hours* of battery life, so you can enjoy your favourite tunes for longer. A quick 20-minute charge in the case gives you an extra 3 hours of use. Plus, the charging case provides up to 2 hours of additional playtime. It also supports wireless charging** for effortless power on the go.
- Reliable Water Resistance: With an IPX4 rating, this pair of Bluetooth noise-cancelling earbuds can easily withstand water and sweat resistance. Now you can enjoy your workouts without missing a beat.
- Effortless Control: Easily manage your music with customisable tap controls to skip songs, adjust volume, and pause playback. With the Bose QCE app, you can conveniently switch ANC settings, check battery life, and personalise shortcuts. Plus, the five-band Adjustable EQ lets you fine-tune your sound to your preference.
- Customisable Comfort: Enjoy a fit that stays in place all day with three sizes of ear tips and stability bands, designed for ultimate comfort and security.
- Chic and Stylish: This Bose QuietComfort wireless noise-cancelling earbuds range is available in Black, Chilled Lilac, and White Smoke***. Choose the perfect shade that matches your personality and enhances your listening experience.
- Seamless Connectivity: Stay connected with Bluetooth v5.3 for a reliable connection up to 9 metres. With Bluetooth multipoint, switching between your phone and laptop is effortless for hassle-free listening.
*Testing conducted by Bose with audio playback at a loudness of 75dBSPL. Battery life varies based on settings and usage.
**Testing conducted by Bose by inserting battery-depleted earbuds into a fully charged case, charging to 100% (or until the case battery was depleted), playing audio at a loudness of 75dBSPL until earbud battery depletion, and repeating until case battery depletion.
***Other colour options are sold separately.
Bose QuietComfort Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - White Smoke is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
THATMich from
Hands down the best buds I've ever owned
I have struggled to find buds that fit my tiny ears without pain after an hour. I had some custom fit that were great but I could only wear them for a couple of hours.
When they say "noise canceling" they aren't joking. No cap. I bought them for work because my old Bose speaker is too loud in my baking space. Unfortunately I can't use them at work because I can't hear my timers going off. They are LOUD to be heard over the music from the bakers on the other side of my ovens.
Long story short - these are extremely comfortable, have great sound and just noise canceling enough to know the fire alarm is going off but still hear whatever you are listening to.
Date published: 2024-10-10
Rated 3 out of
5
by
quietcomfortfan from
Beautiful sound! earbuds just might not be for me
I think the main downside of these for me was the fit. My ears are on the smaller side, so I tend to go for headphones or earbuds that stay on the outside of the canal (like the 1st gen airpods, for example). I used the smallest setting and accessory pieces for the bose sneakpeek earbuds, and even with this change, they were still putting a bit too much pressure on my ear canal and causing some discomfort, and after longer periods, some pain. In terms of sound however, it is, as always, super clear and super rich, so that part was great. And I will say, for earbuds that were uncomfortable, they stayed in my ears very well during a couple of outside runs I used them for.
Date published: 2024-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
by
jgcool from
One of the best options out there.
I've had these about a month now and for me they are great. Very comfortable, very good sound, pretty easy to use and setup. App could be better with less duplication and a bit more intuitiveness (that's me anyway). There are areas's that could be better are the cable: too short and should have been USB-C on both ends. I also have had a few times where only on bud worked or linked up and had to put back in the case and take out again to fix on the spot. The case is also a bit big for sure. I'd think that easily could have been smaller. More volume would be nice.
Date published: 2024-11-08
Rated 4 out of
5
by
VB from
Small yet mighty!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using these for almost 4 weeks now and I am very impressed by these. They are cheaper than the BOSE QUIETCOMFORT ULTRA EARBUDS yet, the sound quality is on parr in my opinion. The case material could be improved to have more grip along with a softer closing mechanism but that’s my preference. I used these on a 3 hour flight recently, in my woodworking shop, on long walks in the countryside and on shopping trips in town; the sound quality is truly what is expected from Bose. The app certainly delivers and the fact that I can customise the functions/ taps makes it more personal and practical. If this suits your budget, I would strongly recommend these earbuds.
Date published: 2024-10-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Baz from
Better than expected
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Bose QCE set a new standard with their exceptional noise-canceling ability, effortlessly blocking out even the most persistent background noise. The long battery life means you can enjoy uninterrupted playback throughout your day without constantly needing a charge.
Designed for comfort, they fit securely and don’t budge, even during intense activity. What’s more, their significantly smaller size compared to the predecessor makes them lightweight and discreet without sacrificing sound quality. With this perfect balance of comfort, performance, and convenience, these earbuds are a top choice for any audio enthusiast.
Date published: 2024-09-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
JamesP from
My new, favourite noise-cancelling ear-ware!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m an autistic-ADHD audiophile, hypersensitive to noise, so, effective noise-cancellation is vital for me! I’m, therefore, thrilled to share my review of these awesome new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds!
Sound Quality
Earbuds perform superbly in terms of overall audio quality!
Nice balanced sound, good bass/treble.
EQ settings in companion app to tweak sound to taste (5 pre-sets & customisable one with 5 sliders.
Sound quality matches my QuietComfort Earbuds II & Bose 700 headphones.
Clarity & detail on podcasts, music & phone calls good. Each word & instrument clear from sound stage.
I’m very particular about sound & report no hums/buzzes, listening on low volume (or with audio input off), & noise-cancelling on.
Earbud mics picked up my voice clearly on phone-call, filtering out kitchen noises, but struggled with Alexa alarm.
Comfort
As well as looking stylish, Earbuds are extremely comfortable to wear & water-resistant!
3 different sizes of soft silicone eartips & stability bands.
Selecting appropriate combo to form seal with ear - aids noise-cancelling tech to block unwanted sounds & stops audio leaking out too. Default pre-fitted eartips/stability bands worked well for me!
Have to rotate Earbuds slightly, to "lock" in place on ears; neither has fallen out after hours of use!
Earbuds are 2g heavier than my current Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, chunkier & rounder, & protrude slightly more – but just as comfortable!
Silicone eartip exerts little pressure on my ear canal. Feels similar to resting finger tip on ear opening!
Earbuds reasonably comfortable to sleep in; I sleep on side, & weight of head, pressing Earbud against pillow, doesn't cause it to dig in to me.
Noise-Cancellation
Impressive noise-cancellation!
Noise-cancelling on a par with Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, & slightly better than Bose 700 headphones & Bose QuietComfort® Earbuds (Confusingly named Bose QuietComfort Earbuds too!)
Earbuds’ noise-cancellation blocks repetitive, low frequencies particularly well, e.g. dehumidifiers, dishwashers, washing machines, base-y music, stormy weather.
It doesn’t cope as well with higher-pitched, less repetitive sounds, e.g., speech/TV, which are muffled, but not cancelled completely.
Earbuds have 3 noise-cancellation modes:
Quiet Mode - Full Noise-Cancellation
Aware Mode - Hear Surroundings & Audio
Off – Noise-Cancellation Off (Saves Battery)
Quiet mode is extremely effective, it almost entirely cancels my wife’s CPAP machine noise, meaning I can sleep well!
Also, I had to switch from Quiet to Aware mode to know if “silent” dishwasher was on or off; it was on!
Aware mode gives exceptional transparency with no distortion of sound.
Earbud sensors register if one/both earbuds are being worn. If Earbud removed, sensor will detect & pause audio.
A slight issue - my phone alarm didn’t sound in Earbuds, although audio did pause; & noise-cancelling is so good I only realised phone alarm was ringing on checking why music had stopped!
Bluetooth
Strong Bluetooth signal, easy switching between different devices!
Linking Earbuds to my Android phone was simple; with Earbuds in ears, using phone's Bluetooth settings to pair a new device, took 30 seconds.
Linking Earbuds to Amazon Firestick, by selecting “Bose QuietComfort Earbuds” from an “Add Bluetooth Devices” sub-sub-menu in Settings, worked seamlessly. Earbuds’ audio synchs perfectly with Firestick video!
Once setup, it takes seconds to re-connect Earbuds to phone or Firestick.
5 most recent devices are stored in Earbuds’ device list. List can’t be viewed, only deleted.
Earbuds offer convenient multi-point connection feature. This allows 2 active devices to be simultaneously connected by Bluetooth to Earbuds (though only 1 device can play at a time); &, if you stop playing audio on one device, you can immediately play other device's audio in your Earbuds, without pain of re-pairing devices each time.
Earbuds use Bluetooth 5.3. Range is excellent - I can leave phone in kitchen & wander apartment with no dropouts/stuttering!
Sadly, my microwave oven, when on, interferes with Earbuds' Bluetooth signal, causing audio to break up.
Battery Life & Charging Case
Solid battery life, speedy Earbuds charging from charging case, additional charge stored in charging case
Long battery life is vital for wireless Earbuds, especially if using for sleep.
Happily, Earbuds last up to 8½ hours playback on a full charge (My Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II last only 6 hours!).
Earbuds’ hard plastic, charging case provides extra battery life, up to 2½ full charges (21+ hours).
Case is slightly fiddly to open; front has a tiny LED status light; & small groove, indicating lid opening; rear has USB-C port.
The chunky, bean-shape (flat bottom, outwardly sloping sides & curved top) fits awkwardly in hand, & this, plus smooth texture, means I’ve dropped case a few times & scuffed it already!
Case is small enough to fit in pocket or bag, but lacks fastening mechanism & can fly open on impact.
Magnets orientate & snap Earbuds into correct left/right case charging-slot, with a reassuring click.
Earbuds require slight “wrestling” to remove from case.
Case status light colour (green, amber or red), & whether it’s solid/pulsing, indicates remaining case charge, or Earbuds charge, depending on whether or not Earbuds are in case, & whether case is powered (via USB-C cable or wireless charging).
Status lights are unintuitive, but, usually, green is good!
My Earbud batteries haven’t yet fully depleted, & putting them in case, after use, recharges them quickly.
Earbuds support fast charging.
When batteries drained, 20 minutes charging provides up to 3 hours of power to Earbuds.
Up to 1½ hours in case fully recharges Earbuds.
2 hours connected to power fully recharges case, which can charge whilst Earbuds inside are charging!
Removing Earbuds from case & positioning correctly in ear, triggers a remaining battery life voice prompt, e.g.: "BATTERY 100%!"
Controls & Features
Jam-packed with lots of controls & exciting functionality!
Earbuds/case have no physical buttons, but various patterns of single/double/triple taps & holds, on touch-sensitive areas on each Earbuds’ rear, allow control of functions, such as noise-cancelling mode, volume, play/pause, & skip.
Touch-sensitive areas are highly sensitive - brushing against them can set off unintended actions. Sadly, sensitivity level can't be changed.
Touch control combinations are a little tricky to master. Trying to increase volume, I've inadvertently skipped tracks, or changed noise-cancelling mode!
Control options can be customised in brand-new Bose QCE app, with a choice of actions, or non-action (Earbuds don’t work with earlier Bose apps).
App displays percentage of battery life left for each Earbud, & predicts remaining play/phone time.
Earbuds can be used without QCE App, but using App vastly improves experience.
Opening App for first time, an Earbuds firmware update message appeared. Easy to follow instructions meant I managed to update firmware quickly without issue.
As well as touch controls, you can use phone directly to change things like volume, skip tracks; also can change various Earbuds settings via App.
Enabling Voice Control in App (App needs to run in background, along with phone being paired with Earbuds), is another way of controlling Earbuds’ functions.
Voice control fairly intuitive, but commands have to be worded precisely.
"Hey headphones. [Earbuds Tone] Volume Up."
increases volume,
but: "Hey headphones. [Earbuds Tone] Increase Volume."
does nothing, as it’s unrecognised!
Saying: "Hey headphones. [Earbuds Tone] Assistant" & then e.g.: "News Headlines", or "Weather", opens up phone's Assistant (e.g. Google Assistant) & completes requested action.
Taking photos “remotely”, using “Hey Headphones” voice command: "Take Photo.", is a cool feature!
Sadly, my voice control is temperamental, working for a few minutes before stopping. Going into App Voice Control setting, to toggle off/on, gets it working again, but only for a few minutes.
Trying to fix this issue permanently, by stopping "Bose QCE" App from "sleeping", by selecting "Always Allow" option in "Optimise battery usage", in Android phone settings, sadly, didn’t work. Hopefully, Bose will be able to identify a fix soon.
I find voice prompts, such as: “BATTERY 100%!!”, “QUI-ETT!!”, “Ah-WARE!!” quite loud & intrusive. Initially, they made me “jump”! Prompt volume can’t be changed.
Generally, Earbuds are easy to use, although it’s frustrating when touch controls do their own “thing”, or voice control stops responding!
Bose don’t include a physical manual with Earbuds, but there’s a link in App (& also on product page) to 59 page manual (pdf format), which is worth skimming through, as Bose have packed many brilliant features into these Earbuds, & other goodies, like Bose Immersive Audio, are promised soon!
My Verdict
I'm loving these Earbuds!
Delivering high-quality noise-cancellation & sound experiences, they live up to both parts of their name – Quiet & Comfort!
Longer battery life, voice control, multipoint connection & wireless charging are welcome improvements over my current Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Significantly cheaper than QuietComfort Earbuds II’s replacement (QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds), QuietComfort Earbuds exceeded my expectations, despite technical issues with the voice control feature, which Bose will hopefully fix soon.
These are now my go-to noise-cancelling ear-ware! I heartily recommend them!
Date published: 2024-09-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
marytnurse from
Fabulous sound, "extra," pretty darn confusing, po
Had these for about a month, having difficulty learning how to use them, there's a lot of extra things here. They also have wonderful fabulous sound. The quick start guide could have been much more thorough, even for a quick start guide, as well as the definitions of what all those programs are about. I really do absolutely love them but I'm going to be months figuring them out. For instance that extra piece that goes around the outside of the earbud that appears to have something to do with how well they stay in the ear--no explanation or description or reason to use found anywhere.
Date published: 2024-10-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Annie097 from
Excellent Noise Cancelling
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a long time wearer of over ear noise cancellation headphones and always thought the noise cancelling of ear buds would never match. I was wrong. These ear buds have amazing noise cancelling abilities, just as good as the over head ones. The feature to go from quiet, aware to noise cancelling off was also very good and easy to use. The sound quality, again, was faultless.
The sound quality of phone calls when outside/ in noisy environments is very good. Had no issues with any calls I made.
The ability to customise the ‘touches’ to specific actions you want in the Bose App was also very good and a great idea. The accompanying app itself is good - easy to use and great way to configure your buds.
I can also say they are very durable - I managed to drop the case several times (on wood and vinyl floors) and the case never split open, broke or had a scratch on it. The earbuds are the same- I feel confident that if one accidentally fell- they wouldn’t break.
Comfort- their size to me is no issue, they are on the bulkier side. The sizing/ variety of their changeable buds could use improvement. I think offering smaller sizes would be beneficial. I use the smallest size on offer and could do with an even smaller size for the best fit. Despite this, they are not uncomfortable.
The battery life is exceptional! Barely needed charging compared to my other devices.
I would definitely recommend these to friends and family, and would definitely purchase these again in future. They are expensive, but for the noise cancellation quality- they are worth every penny.
Date published: 2024-10-23
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