Bose QuietComfort Earbuds QuietComfort Earbuds II
Personalized noise cancellation and sound adapt to your ears, with Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and 6 hours of earbud battery (24 with case). The Fit Kit’s three ear tip and stability band sizes ensure all-day comfort, while a 20-minute quick charge yields 2 hours of playback—strong for a renewed model. Best for frequent callers and gamers seeking reliable ANC and fit, though music fidelity is a weak point (48.5/100).
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong mic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong anc (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202636/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praised sound quality and comfort but slammed refurbished units for defects, connectivity issues, and poor ANC compared to competitors.
- Excellent sound quality and comfortable fit for long wear.
- Refurbished units had hardware defects like overheating, battery drain, and gunk.
- Connectivity issues: pairing glitches, app frustrations, controls malfunctioning.
- ANC praised for muting noise but hiss present; one reviewer found it inferior to AirPods Pro 3.
- Q2 202472/100
Buyers praise sound quality and noise cancellation but report frequent Bluetooth drops, poor call microphones, and battery drain. Split 5-star and 3-star reviews.
- Excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, and comfortable fit for music and gym.
- Bluetooth connection drops repeatedly, requiring re-pairing or resetting.
- Call microphone picks up background noise; callers cannot hear the user clearly.
- Battery life shorter than expected; drains even when not in use.
- Q1 202457/100
Buyers praised sound quality and noise cancellation but reported frequent connectivity issues, unreliability, and fit problems.
- Excellent sound quality and noise cancellation praised by many users.
- Frequent connectivity issues with disconnections, pairing faults, and app glitches.
- Fit and comfort problems; earbuds fall out or cause discomfort despite multiple sizes.
- Reliability concerns with units failing, requiring resets or warranty replacements.
Based on 118 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Impedance | 16 |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Soapstone |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | personalized |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
| Range | 9.1 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Charge Time | 3 |
| Fast Charging | 20-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of battery life |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Bose app |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds QuietComfort Earbuds II | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds QuietComfort Earbuds II | 88.3 | 90 | 78.6 | 27.3 | 70.3 | 93.3 | 15.7 | 84.6 | 72.3 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Apple AirPods Pro MFHP4LL/A Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 98.8 | 89.2 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 0 | 97.8 | 99.8 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Price
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Price History
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