Bose QuietComfort earbuds ZDNET's key takeaways Bose's midrange earbuds are ideal for people who want the best of Bose at a lower price, on sale now for $129.
They're a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable fit, improved ANC, and booming, rich sound
The app is a little clunky, the touch controls take some getting used to, and the voice commands can be finicky. View now at Amazon View now at Bose more buying choices
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In response to Apple's AirPods 4, Bose released its 2024 iteration of the QuietComfort Earbuds, a reset of the previous version with improved fit, better noise cancellation, voice command controls, and a redesigned app.
Right off the bat, I can tell you that these earbuds fit and feel fantastic. I am a bit of a tough customer when it comes to earbuds since I have small ears, and I typically prefer over-ear headphones or earbuds without a silicone tip. The new QuietComfort earbuds, however, have a design that feels far lighter and more comfortable than they look.
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The buds appear somewhat chunky, but when they're in-ear, they feel incredibly light and minimal. The angled, oval-shaped ear tips differentiate themselves from the wide, completely round tips that a lot of other earbuds have, resulting in a secure but comfortable fit.
That being said, there seems to be one single way that these earbuds go into the ear: there's a single optimal angle where they "click" into place, and if you don't get it right, they don't feel secure. I took the QuietComfort buds to the gym with me for a week, and a rushed placement one day resulted in not one, but both earbuds falling out of my ears onto the floor.
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