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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and sound quality, the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are excellent with better sound isolation, which is great for travel and noisy environments. However, the Bose 700 headphones have a longer battery life, a more premium build quality, and an integrated microphone that performs better for calls and meetings. The earbuds are more portable and better for exercise due to their sweatproof certification. The headphones offer more features like a detachable cable and a companion app with audio customization features. Consider how you'll use them most — everyday convenience or specific activities like travel, workouts, or long calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose 700
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
- Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.3
6.6
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
9.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
Battery
20.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$199
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The Bose 700 has a price of $299 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds costs $199.
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Key similarities
Music
7.5
7.1
The Bose 700 and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music.
Gaming
5.3
5.6
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds to be only fair for TV and video, while the Bose 700 is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Bose 700 and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose 700 to have excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.
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How the Bose 700 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose 700 | Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2019 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 20 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 263 Grams | 8.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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Lily Katz | March 2023
"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds is a great do-it-all option for anyone, so long as you can afford it. This is a great alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM4. You can choose the degree of noise canceling, and enjoy premium features like automatic ear-detection. These earbuds merit an IPX4 rating, making them a fine workout companion."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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