Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

Bose's entry-level ANC buds are back!

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If you're getting a sense of déjà vu reading this review for the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) don't worry, you're not going mad. You see, this isn't the first time we have seen a Bose product with this name pass through What Hi-Fi? Towers.

The original QC Earbuds launched back in 2020 - and very much hit the spot. Now, they have been reincarnated for 2024, bringing with them a brand new look and a whole host of new features. Fingers crossed, they can emulate their formidable predecessors.

At the time of writing, Bose has only three pairs of wireless earbuds on its website, with the QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) being the brand's entry-level model. They cost ₹15K, while their flagship siblings, the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, come in at ₹20,499 (though discounts there are available online).

These Boses find themselves in a unique space, as their main rivals are slightly more expensive. You'll be paying a bit more for the five-star Sony WF-1000XM5, for example.

The Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are closer in price at ₹17,900, but they have an open-earbud design whereas the Boses adopt the more traditional in-ear approach.

Historically, small and discreet designs haven't really been the Bose way. The company's buds tend to look on the stocky side and the QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) are no different - those with smaller ears might find them a little too bulky.

The shape reminds us of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds but with part of their stems sawn off, making for a more oval earpiece. Each one has a matte-plastic surface (which includes touch-sensitive controls) that contrasts with the glossy moulded plastic of each earbud body. Wrapped around each edge you'll find a Bose stability band which comes in three different sizes and helps wedge the earbuds in place.