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Quiet Comfort Earbuds
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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II provide better call quality and have an app that allows for more customization, including virtual surround sound, something the original Quiet Comfort Earbuds lack. They are also lighter and come with stability bands for a more secure fit. However, the original Quiet Comfort Earbuds have a slightly better overall sound quality and score higher for use during exercises due to sweatproof certification. Both have excellent noise cancellation and comfort, but if call quality and customization are more important to you, the Earbuds II are a better choice. If you prioritize sound and exercise use, consider the original Quiet Comfort Earbuds. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
  • Best in class for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
  • Very good for exercise

Key differences

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Phone Calls

6.6
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
5.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

9.5
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
6.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds is best in class for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.1
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
7.4
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both good for music.

Gaming

5.6
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
5.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both poor for gaming.

TV and Video

6.0
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
6.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds are both only fair for TV and video.

Noise Reduction

9.1
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are both excellent for noise reduction.

Battery

7.0 Hours
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
7.0 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has 7 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life.

Cost

$199
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
$199
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The Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has a price of $199 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II costs $199.

Build Quality

8.9
Quiet Comfort Earbuds
QuietComfort Earbuds II
9.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to have excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds has very good build quality.

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How the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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GENERAL

Price
$199
$199
Brand
BoseBose
Release Date
October 1, 2020September 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.1/107.4/10
Phone Calls Score
6.7/105.2/10
Gaming Score
5.6/105.6/10
TV and Video Score
6/106.3/10
Exercise Score
6.8/108.5/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
7 Hours7 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
1.5 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.15.3
Case Battery Life
1820

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
9.1/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoYes
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
5.4/106.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.9/109.2/10
Comfort score
8.6/108.6/10
Size
LargeMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.5 Grams7.7 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

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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What HiFi?

What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."

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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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