Bose · Headphones
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is strongest when you care about discounted Bose earbuds and ANC commuting. At about $149, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds if discounted Bose earbuds matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if older design and case package.
Score
8.1 / 10
Reference price
$149
Released
Oct 4, 2021
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 27, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
No official product reference is published for this entry yet. Treat listed specifications as editorial reference data and confirm purchase-critical details with the manufacturer.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want discounted Bose earbuds and ANC commuting.
- Skip it if premium anc pricing is easy to overpay for if you mostly stay home.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for discounted Bose earbuds
- Comfort holds up better on longer wear sessions
- Reference US pricing around $149 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Premium ANC pricing is easy to overpay for if you mostly stay home
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Multipoint and codec support still vary by phone ecosystem
Key specs
- Type
- True wireless earbuds Needs confirmation
- Form Factor
- In-ear Needs confirmation
- Driver Size
- Bose dynamic drivers Needs confirmation
- Noise Cancellation
- Active noise cancellation Needs confirmation
- Transparency / Ambient
- Aware mode Needs confirmation
- Sound Profile
- Comfort-first Bose signature Needs confirmation
- Battery Life
- Up to 6 hours class Needs confirmation
- Battery With Case
- Around 18-24 hours total class Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Noise Cancellation
8.7
Sound Quality
7.9
Comfort
8.5
Battery
7.6
Call Quality
7.7
Value
8
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Bose, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Editorial specification note
Official manufacturer materials, launch documentation, and Snowyme editorial verification as of 2026-07-27.
Editorial price note
Bose US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
18 tracked specs across 7 groups · No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Design
- Type
- True wireless earbuds Needs confirmation
- Form Factor
- In-ear Needs confirmation
- Weight
- Sealed in-ear buds Needs confirmation
| Type | True wireless earbuds Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | In-ear Needs confirmation |
| Weight | Sealed in-ear buds Needs confirmation |
Audio
- Driver Size
- Bose dynamic drivers Needs confirmation
- Noise Cancellation
- Active noise cancellation Needs confirmation
- Transparency / Ambient
- Aware mode Needs confirmation
- Sound Profile
- Comfort-first Bose signature Needs confirmation
| Driver Size | Bose dynamic drivers Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Noise Cancellation | Active noise cancellation Needs confirmation |
| Transparency / Ambient | Aware mode Needs confirmation |
| Sound Profile | Comfort-first Bose signature Needs confirmation |
Battery
- Battery Life
- Up to 6 hours class Needs confirmation
- Battery With Case
- Around 18-24 hours total class Needs confirmation
- Charging
- USB-C case charging Needs confirmation
- Quick Charge
- Fast top-up supported Needs confirmation
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours class Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Battery With Case | Around 18-24 hours total class Needs confirmation |
| Charging | USB-C case charging Needs confirmation |
| Quick Charge | Fast top-up supported Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Codecs
- SBC, AAC Needs confirmation
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.1 Needs confirmation
- Multipoint
- Limited Needs confirmation
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 Needs confirmation |
| Multipoint | Limited Needs confirmation |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- IPX4 class Needs confirmation
| Water Resistance | IPX4 class Needs confirmation |
|---|
Calls
- Microphone System
- Multi-mic array Needs confirmation
| Microphone System | Multi-mic array Needs confirmation |
|---|
Usability
- Controls
- Touch controls Needs confirmation
- App Support
- Bose Music app Needs confirmation
| Controls | Touch controls Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| App Support | Bose Music app Needs confirmation |