. These earbuds feature responsive touch controls, customizable settings via a companion app, and an IPX4 water-resistance rating. With crisp audio from 10mm drivers, Bluetooth multipoint pairing, and up to 8.5 hours of battery life, they deliver solid performance.){kind=link}
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, available in white smoke, black, and chilled lilac are currently $129 (marked down from $179)—their lowest price ever, according to price trackers.
The touch controls on these earbuds are said to be quite responsive, with a light tap letting you manage your media. You can also tweak features like noise control, EQ settings, and Aware mode through the companion app. That said, their slightly bulkier design might not be the most comfortable for extended listening sessions (though they come with three pairs of wings and eartips to help you find a fit that works for you). The earbuds also feature an IPX4 water-resistance rating, making them suitable for light rain or sweat, though this protection doesn’t extend to the charging case, unlike the AirPods 4 (currently $169, down from $179).
Bose is practically the gold standard for noise cancellation, but according to this PCMag review, the QuietComfort Earbuds don’t block out as much noise in the lower and mid frequencies compared to the QuietComfort Ultra ($229, down from $299). Even so, they deliver strong overall performance. Equipped with 10mm drivers, these earbuds produce crisp and balanced audio across a wide frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz), offering an immersive listening experience for music, podcasts, and more. However, they lack advanced features like spatial audio and Google Fast Pair functionality.
On the plus side, they offer Bluetooth multipoint pairing so that you can connect two devices at once. Codec support includes AAC and SBC, which should satisfy most users, though high-res audio fans might miss options like LDAC. Bose claims the QuietComfort Earbuds can last up to 8.5 hours with ANC on, with the charging case providing an extra 31.5 hours—enough to get you through a busy day easily. Charging is convenient too, with support for both USB-C and Qi wireless charging options available.