Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.
If you want good quality sound but don’t want to spend more than $200, the Bose QuietComfort earbuds are an affordable answer in the brand’s lineup. They focus on a great fit, as they come with multiple ear tips and multiple bands that you can replace on the earbuds for a better fit over your ears.
The accompanying app lets you adjust audio levels, but you won’t need to, as these earbuds make all your music sound better. They are reliable, have a long battery life and they will definitely please music lovers.
i appreciated it QuietComfort UltraBut Bose’s latest earbuds, the entry-level QuietComfort, are also great, especially with their sub-$200 price. Even after adjusting the ear tips and band, I didn’t find the fit on these to be as secure as the Ultras. However, my colleague Bethany Allard, who also tested the QuietComfort earbuds, said they were the best earbuds she’s ever had that fit her.
The sound quality of the QuietComfort is amazing. With these earbuds in, I became immersed in the orchestration while listening to Ethel Cain’s “A House in Nebraska.” When “Brick House” by The Commodores came on, the earbuds turned up the louder drum beats, mimicking listening live.
The noise cancellation on the QuietComfort earbuds isn’t as sophisticated as the Ultras; I found that they had more sound leakage and the classic ANC buzz when I was in noisy environments. ANC is still great on these, especially in quiet places.
My one small gripe with the Bose QuietComfort earbuds is that they require a separate app than the standard Bose app. This is annoying if you’re an existing Bose user and need to download another app; Also, this earbud app isn’t as good as Bose’s flagship app.
Overall, these are a solid pair of headphones, with the $179.99 price tag being an unbeatable price.