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Bose

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2020)

Name: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2020)
Brand: Bose
SKU: B08C4KWM9T
Price: 189.95 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC

2.1/ 10

2.1

0.010.0

A 2.1 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

6 hBelow average

6 h

3 h16 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

18 hBelow average

18 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 6 h
Battery Life With Case: 18 h
Charging Method: USB-C + Wireless
Full Charge Minutes: 15 min
Battery Life Anc On: 5.48 h

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Water Resistance: Yes

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Anc Modes: Off, ANC on, transparency, adaptive
Frequency Response Signature: Warm

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.1
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Range: 9 m
Connection Type: Bluetooth

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 89×51×32 mm
Color Options: Soapstone, triple black
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Weight Per Earbud: 8.9 g
Weight With Case: 76 g

Features

Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Touch controls
Eq Customization: Presets only
Auto Pause: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri, Google Assistant

Microphone

Count: 4
Type: Dual microphone

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.9/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byLil KatzContributorReviewed November 2022

Noise cancelling8.2

Isolation2.1

Battery life5.9

Comfort & fit8.7

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

The verdict

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford them. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion.

✓What we like

✓Good active noise canceling

✓Water resistant build

✓Comfortable fit

✓In-app custom EQ

✓Battery life, fast charging

✓USB-C and wireless charging

✕What could be better

✕SBC and AAC, no aptX or multipoint connectivity

✕Bose Music app required to switch between devices

✕Bulky

✕Price