In a bold move to compete with Apple’s AirPods 4, Bose has unveiled its latest QuietComfort Earbuds, priced at $179. The new addition to the product line features active noise cancellation, a comfortable daily-wear design, wireless charging, and an impressive 8.5-hour battery life—when ANC is turned off.
Design and Features
The new QuietComfort Earbuds come in black, white, and purple colors and offer multi-point connectivity and IPX4 waterproof and sweat-resistant capabilities. They differ from Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in design, with the new model featuring silicone eartip heads, while the AirPods 4 adopt an open design.
Each QuietComfort Earbud contains three microphones to help eliminate noise and facilitate voice calls. The earbuds also come with three different sizes of eartips and three fins to stabilize the fit.
Unique Software Features
The new earbuds introduce several unique software features not found in Bose’s other products. One such feature is remote selfie, which allows users to turn the QC Earbuds into a remote shutter for their smartphone camera. Another notable feature is the Hey, Earbuds command, which activates the user’s preferred voice assistant, and a low-latency gaming mode for gamers.
Noise Cancellation and Battery Life
Despite the lower price point, Bose claims that the QC Earbuds offer best-in-class noise cancellation, which is a hallmark of the company’s products. The earbuds’ noise cancellation is powered by three microphones, which work together to eliminate background noise and provide a more immersive listening experience.
The battery life of the QuietComfort Earbuds is impressive, with an 8.5-hour duration when ANC is turned off. With ANC enabled, the battery life is expected to be around 5.5 hours, and the earbuds can be fully charged in just 2.5 hours using wireless charging.
Comparison with AirPods 4
The QuietComfort Earbuds are priced at $179, which is comparable to the price of Apple’s AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation. While the two products are priced similarly, they have fundamental design differences. The QC Earbuds feature silicone eartip heads, while the AirPods 4 have an open design.
For Bose, the QuietComfort Earbuds fall under the company’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the unique earclip-style Ultra Open Earbuds.
Conclusion
The new QuietComfort Earbuds from Bose are a strong contender in the wireless earbud market, offering impressive noise cancellation, comfortable design, and unique software features. With a price tag of $179, the earbuds present a compelling alternative to Apple’s AirPods 4, especially for those who prefer a more traditional, silicone eartip design.
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