Bose
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
A solid mid-range wireless earphone for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with 8.5 hours.
65/100
8.5 hours32 hoursIPX45.3in-ear
£129best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Spatial audio
- EQ via app
- Below-average ear tip sizes included
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Ear tip sizes included3
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Spatial audioYes
EQ via appYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)8.5 hours
Battery (with case)32 hours
Fast charge (5/10 min)20
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.3
Multipoint pairingYes
Microphone and features
Transparency modeYes
Touch controlsYes
Customisable controlsYes
More specs
Battery buds ANC6 hours
Wireless charging caseYes
Battery total ANC24 hours
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose QuietComfort Earbuds vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
Bose QuietComfort EarbudsAirPods Pro 3
| BoseBose QuietComfort EarbudsThis page | AppleAirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100 | 65 /100 |
| Battery hours | 8.5 hoursBetter | 8 hours |
| Battery total | 32 hours | 36 hoursBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Who it's for
Is the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable wireless earphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier wireless earphone is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds?
Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8?
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 scores 66/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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