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Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds lands as a solid mid-range wireless earphone, built around 6 hours.
59/100
6 hours18 hoursIPX45.1in-earSpotify
£199best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Active noise cancelling
- Wireless charging
- USB-C charging
- Below-average battery (earbuds)
Score profile
Scored against the wireless earphones classWhere the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design and build
Earbud weight2.82
IP rating (earbuds)IPX4
Fitin-ear
Sound
Active noise cancellingYes
Battery and power
Battery (earbuds)6 hours
Battery (with case)18 hours
Wireless chargingYes
USB-C chargingYes
Connectivity
Bluetooth version5.1
Microphone and features
Microphones (per earbud)2
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Voice assistantSpotify
Touch controlsYes
More specs
Wireless charging caseYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowBose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds vs Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling EarbudsSamsung Galaxy Buds3
| BoseBose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling EarbudsThis page | SamsungSamsung Galaxy Buds3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Battery hours | 6 hours | 7 hoursBetter |
| Battery total | 18 hours | 30 hoursBetter |
| ANC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
Who it's for
Is the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other wireless earphones, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling 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 Pi6?
The Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 scores 60/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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