Bose - QuietComfort Earbuds (2020)

Lol yeah for years I wore the Bose Quietcomfort earbuds for my gym and cardio needs (hour on a bicycle daily outdoors for cardio and hour in the gym every other day) because they lock into the ear quite comfortably and have amazing ANC. But then I discovered open ear earclip style earbuds and they've changed how I use earbuds (wearing them literally all day long now lol). But yeah aside from comfort, they have never once fallen out of my ears regardless of how rigorous or sweaty I get haha.

>get a cheaper set (of ideally open-ear style buds) for the gym and another set for everything else. Sweat-congealed earwax is the biggest killer for TWS Funny, I cycle daily and lift in the gym every other day - so my earbuds get at least 10 hours weekly of use/abuse while sweating like crazy and my Bose QC earbuds have been going strong for years. Wax has never been an issue for me. From what I've seen this varies greatly from person to person - not all eardrums are shaped the same way and trap wax the same way. For some people they have massive ear wax issues for TWS earbuds regardless what they do (exercising or not) and others like myself have minimal issues (in fact the worst issue I have is oils from my skin building up on the rubber earbud tips and wingtips - it's as simple as dropping in my ultrasonic jewelry cleaner every few months to keep them clean so they stay put in my ears better)

>Don’t get the Bose QC Ultra If sound quality is the biggest reason, sure I'll agree >and they have severe connectivity issues Having handled the Bose QC original, QC2, and new QC-ultra. The connectivity issues only happen in congested areas (lots of people) - in suburbs or rural settings there is essentially never any connectivity issues. I only encounter issues a fraction of the time when I'm traveling through downtown or in an airport (and even then, the signal hops to another channel and the music continues). >and bugs such as? Because I can't think of one that I'd complain about having handled the Bose QC2 / QC-ultra earbuds for three years now. Not trying to dispel your opinions on the other earbuds, just trying to add some clarification because it bugs me when people flat out make the claim that bose have connectivity issues when it heavily depends on where the person is using the earbuds. For me, I have essentially zero connectivity issues unless I'm in heavily congested areas with lots of bluetooth noise. Just my $0.02

Bang & Olufsen Eleven would be high on my list >and Bose's have connectivity issues (more WTF) Bose's antenna is not the strongest. As such it tends to get more signal interference. In my rural area I notice a signal hopping issue rarely when a bus drives past full of people or when I ride past an apartment. But otherwise I use mine daily and encounter a connectivity issue where the music lags or pauses for a second maybe once or twice a year. I've been using Bose Quietcomfort earbuds and never had a major issue with connectivity on android phones - I suspect most complaints come from people in congested areas like cities where are countless bluetooth signals and other radio interference nearby. And of course, you'll get complaints from people who are running the AptX-adaptive codec, not understanding that the only way to get highest fidelity is very close line of sight transmission (IE 3 feet away on a desk nearby with direct line of sight to your earbuds)

So it depends on your needs - for many years I wanted nothing but pure ANC and good sound quality. For flying and when I want to 'turn off' the world, my Bose Quietcomfort earbuds have been solid. But Bose has a signature sound that some people don't like - however Bose is more focused on ANC over sound quality (and call quality in my opinion lol). For overall performers, I'd say you can scoop up a set of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 for a fair price these days if ANC and Sound quality are important on a budget. But lately I find myself reaching for open-ear earclip style earbuds for my everyday consumption needs. I can turn the music down to moderate levels and go about my work day while still hearing and interacting with the world. Transparency mode on ANC earbuds is nice, but not something I liked using for everyday wear. With my ANC earbuds, they get hot and sweaty after 4-5 hours of wearing. But with open-ear clip style earbuds, I can go 7+ hours every day without any discomfort (the only annoyance is when the battery runs out after 6-7 hours lol)

I have a set of Bose Quietcomforts I bought direct from Bose in 2020. They were the first TWS earbuds on the market from Bose, and they still hold a solid charge lasting several hours (just tested them extensively before selling them on ebay recently to confirm they were fully functional). The reality is that cheaper earbuds use cheaper components. Those lower grade batteries are the issue, not the form factor. Plus it also depends on how you use the earbuds. Someone who uses them a few times a week is going to have a different experience from someone who leaves them in a drawer for months at a time because the earbuds are in standby mode waiting to turn back on - this slowly drains the batteries, eventually deep-cycling them (which does major damage to the battery).

I have the Bose QC (version before the ultras) and I live in a super noisy part of Paris - I can't hear a thing when I've got them in!

Your current earbuds have the best ANC on the market. They’re buggy as all hell, but you aren’t going to find earbuds with better ANC. The AirPods Pro 2, Sony WF-10005, and JBL Tour Pro 3 all have competitive ANC with Bose, but Bose still has the best. The AirPods Pro 2 will provide a more solid experience if you’re using an iPhone. The Sony will have ANC a notch below Bose. But they do get a couple extra hours of use, their charging case is small and supports Qi charging, and I think their sound quality is better than Bose. I have the JBL Tour Pro 3. When music is playing, I can’t hear anything. Better audio quality than Bose and longer battery life (the same as Sony). Their charging case is large, but at least it has Qi charging and can act as an audio source for the earbuds. The touchscreen seems like a gimmick, but I actually use it from time to time instead of relying on the JBL app (which is a little slow but worlds better than Bose’s buggy app). I will never buy Bose earbuds again. I went through 5-6 pairs of QC earbuds 1, the same number of QC earbuds 2, and 4 pairs of QC Ultra. I just kept exchanging them for connectivity issues (Android and iOS), buzzing in the left ear on the Ultras, needing to factory reset the 2 and Ultras (which means plugging them into a USB power source), and overall just terrible experiences. I had the Sony WF-1000XM5, but their hybrid foam/rubber ear tips weren’t my favorite. Then I received a pair of JBL Tour Pro 3 and kept them because of their sound quality (I can get booming bass without distortion, unlike with Bose), competitive ANC, and having damn near every feature under the sun. The only thing you can’t do is control audio playback and adjust volume directly with the earbuds. But their case, my Apple Watch, or my iPhone can handle that.

They need media playing. Find a 10 hour silent video on YouTube and play that. The regular QC earbuds have hardware from Bose but firmware and software from Skullcandy. Their app is 100% a rebrand of Skullcandy’s IQ app. I’m not sure why Bose went this route. Probably because they have issues developing their own app and firmware. Skullcandy releasing the Method 360 ANC was probably part of the agreement, those are essentially re-skinned QC earbuds II with a 30% reduction in ANC.

That’s idiotic, especially since they don’t have head tracking Spatial Audio. Return them and get a different pair from potentially a different brand. The QC earbuds aren’t the best anyway, even for their lower price.

I agree. I have my QC Ultra headphones and love them. Great ANC, the 3-band EQ is more than enough for me, and they have all day comfort. Even after testing out Sony’s WH-1000XM6, I don’t feel the need to switch to those like I did back with the QC45. Their Bluetooth speakers are even great and pack a punch above their size. The Soundlink Flex 2 has more bass and gets almost as loud as the JBL Charge 6 that’s almost twice as big. I’d even argue that the Ultra Open earbuds are nice. My original pair didn’t have any issues and I picked up a pair of their Lisa colab ones, they’ve still been solid. But in-ear wireless earbuds have been terrible. I remember the old Soundsport wireless with the wire between them, they were awful. The true wireless version of those were also bad as were the QC30. I wanted to like the QC earbuds 1, but hated them and couldn’t use each pair I went through. Same with the QC earbuds II. I haven’t even tried the newer QC earbuds. I have a pair of the QC Ultras, it’s my 5th or 6th pair and they’re still buggy. But I’m waiting until the second gen to exchange them, again, with Bose. I’ve had my QC Ultra headphones for almost 2 years now and haven’t had a single issue, they were a launch pair. But the QC earbuds and other wireless in-ear earbuds? Terrible. I’ve never been a fan of their soundbars, not when Samsung’s bars cost much less and sonically perform similarly or, for Bose’s prices for a complete surround, you can just get Sony’s expensive surround speakers that are stupid easy to setup and have a phenomenal Atmos experience.

I regret buying them, the older model was better for pausing as well as seamlessness when connecting to two devices at same time.

I have the QC Earbuds 2020 and never had any connection problems. I just ordered the Ultras, so we’ll see. Bose lets you return them for any reason in the first 90 days so risk free trial!

In ear be over ear- need isolation noise cancel get the Bose but they are big. Don’t care and just want good ear buds get the others. I’d go QC

Bose qc by far

In my desperation of a replacement for Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (RIP Jabra). I can tell you, I went through this a few weeks ago. Went with the Sony XM5. Used for about 10 days. Loved the sound quality, call quality, battery life, and comfort. returned because of the trash app, no mute, unresponsive touch controls, and questionable auto sound adjustments (forgot the name, like aware or something). Ended up going with the Bose QC. Loved the somewhat touch controls, amazing customization of touch, the app, has a mute button (thank GOD), sounds just as good as the Sonys. Ended up returning these after five days due to terrible call quality. Everyone kept saying I was far away and the noise canceling just kept bugging out. Now onto the Apple AirPod Pro 2. I always avoided these style earbuds because they like to fall out, look like a douche, tiny buttons to touch or swipe. But I have to admit. They check every box for my daily use. I guess nothing is going to fully replace my love for Jabra, but the Apple Air Pods will do.

The Bose QC is the closest match to Jabra (on paper), just the Bose QC do odd things and no consistent. The ANC is strongest on the Bose vs Sony. The Sonys sound way better and can have much better phone conversations. I could also wear the Sonys all day, while the Bose would start to hurt after a few hours. Both have great battery life. If you can wait a month, the new Bose Ultra 2 will be the best replacement for us Jabra fans.

These buds are physically too big for your ears so they will hurt & cause discomfort no matter what size tips you use. This discomfort you're experiencing *can* and most likely will turn into pretty bad pain over time. I would strongly recommend you to stop using these and return them, if possible. Going forward, your best bet would be using stemmed earbuds such as Airpods Pro2, Nothing Ear, Galaxy Buds3 Pro just to name a few, fairly similarly performing earbuds :).

Don't go with Bose QE. Very comfortable but don't hold up - especially with sweating while working out.  

For Bose, Your *hair* can cause these issues. Their customer service well actually ask you if your hair was near your ears! I wish I was joking... And then the ANC will start toggling itself between,   *Quiet,Aware,Immersion* repeatedly, the stupid voice saying it over, and over again until you put then back into the case to reset them. If you're home that's fine, but if you're in the middle of a 2-hour workout and nowhere near the case you're done. So you have to take them off, stick them in your pocket until you can get back to the car.  They and their customer service are freaking useless.

Not Bose. Will have connectivity issues and you will be trouble shooting them more and more often with time.  Customer service non existent.  

As someone with similar struggles - soft in-ear hooks. There's the occasional unicorn design that just works, but your best bet is something that fits securely not just into your ear canal. Unfortunately most of that category is sports gear that's both very bassy and uncomfortable to outright painful for longer sessions, but something like the Sony Linkbuds, basic Beats Fit Pro or previous gen of Bose QuietComfort might pop up just within your budget if you keep an eye on sales and discounts.

i will say i’ve had 0 issues with bose’s new qc (the $180 pair) connectivity wise, at least with the Qc 2’s i had they had sooo many issues, so newer bose has those issues mostly ironed out, that being said i would expect little issues with the method 360 connection wise!

I had poor connectivity and they did pop when I ran. I took back to Best Buy and tried ultras again, same issue. Not worth it for 300 bucks. I heard if u cancel the app the connectivity issue is resolved.   I then purchased the quiet comfort ones non ultra)  and they are perfect. Stay in ear nicely when running and connectivity is good. Sound quality is still great.

I have the Bose QuietComfort, sound quality is good (what is to be expected from Bose) though, while they do stay in my ears well, they are a bit uncomfortable. Connectivity is also a little shotty (they'll go in and out every once in a while). UPDATE: I purchased these on August 7th and as of today (the 18th) the right earbud is not connecting to the charging case. I'm going to see if I can swap them out for the QC IIs instead.

I’m having similar issues with the QC I buds. I have issues with connectivity as well (both with Bluetooth and with the charging case).

I have Pixel buds pro 2 and they have a bit of white noise in transparency but very little in ANC on and none when you turn off both modes (like non ANC buds). The white noise in transparency is quite high. It's a consequence of using microphones but Bose is not good with mic quality so I suspect it's because of the low quality mics. It was so high it was bothersome to me. I returned them. You can also hear it when ANC is on. With the QC buds, it's either transparency or ANC on there is no off mode. There is no setting to turn off the idle off time. I didn't have that do it, but some wanted to use for sleep and claimed it was an hour or 2 and they turned off.

The jbl definitely hits hard ( tp2). Haven't tried the 3, but early reviews seems like they're great sounding. Jabra doesn't hit hard, but they're still have good sound that people would enjoy.  Xm5 has the extra bass boost. I'd also say the bose qce have hard hitting bass. These aren't exactly feature packed though, as they don't have auracast, nor Bluetooth transmitters. (Or even wireless charging for the bose lol) All of these have excellent wear sensors.  I think we both have different definition of'best', which is fine. I think gemini ii is great, but the sennies, meh. I reckon the buds fe is the best valued. Excellent anc, transparency, mic, fit. You can also use a3rd party equaliser and make them sound better out of the box (not saying they beat other tws in this regard, but considering sound is subjective, you can tweak them to what you'd like). And for what was on sale at 99aud, that's value. 

I finally decided to get a pair of Bose quiet comfort earbuds. They initially worked for like 30 minutes and then stopped working. I’ve sent them back today. People may not like to hear this but if you have an iPhone, the best earbuds are the AirPods second generation.

I have buds 2 pro, airpod pro, and bose quiet comfort buds. Galaxy buds are good, not great. Anc is acceptable, transparency is a little tinny/echoey. My biggest complaint is that you can't use transparency with only one buds in which is my most common use since I wear them at work. Air pod pros were great. I used to have an iPhone so that's why I automatically went with them a couple years ago. Anc is great, transparency is very clear and can be used with just one bud. My complaint here was that they just didn't play well with my flip 6. I had weird times where the volume would spike or drop and I could never remember the stem controls for changing the modes. Bose quiet comfort buds (not the ultras) are my winner. No stem, though they do stick out a bit from the ear. Excellent anc and transparency that work with just one bud in. They stay in my ears better and have a really good app. The bass is just incredible compared to the others. It really blew me away at first. I also can't remember the last time I charged them. For them all being about the same price I'd go Bose 100%

Bose quietcomfort earbuds when the kids are around (nice ANC) and my ARTTI T10 when alone.

Under $100, the Liberty 4 NC is best choice. Btw, the best ANC are the Bose QuietComfort earbuds (not Ultra) and Sony XM5. Don't go for the Ultra model , save money.

messed up trying to edit… continuing.. friend’s b&wpi6 and bose quiet comfort buds. given the soundcore custom eq ability, the lib 3 pros were equally as good as the technics, momentums and sony. the b&w might have been slightly better but i was not able to test them as rigorously. I have not had a chance to get the soundcore liberty 4 pros, but from reviews and my experience thus far, i would strongly consider them. the fit will be better than lib 3pros and the anc is stated to be better.

I have had a pair of these for about 4 months and they are having issues staying connected to Bluetooth... i was just thinking yesterday about sending them back

Is this why I hate the Bose QCs😭😂 I just don’t like how they sound. Feels muddy to me in every way possible, and the things I want to hear I can’t. Even the Sony cm4s but they are at least better than the bose. My search for better wired earbuds led me here 😂

If your priority is noise cancelling, get the Bose quitecomfort buds

> Great noise cancellation that's good cuz the max volume is a joke on those

I've used both and I can't say either are great. \-The ANC of the Bose are way above the Sony. I can work in a woodshop with the bose as hearing protection, but need additional over ear muffs with the Sony. \-The connectivity of the Sony is better, it pairs to two devices and is more consistent. The older the Bose gets, the worse the connectivity. It manifests itself as taking longer to pair or having to reset the bluetooth connection. It gets really annoying. \-I'm no audiophile but enjoy good sound and enjoy listening to both \-Bose stays in my ears MUCH better than sony. I even tried Spinfits and the Comply tips.

ANC is good, but QC buds break too easily. Switched to Sony XM5 much better.

I cannot stress this enough, do not get the Bose QC earbuds. They are notorious for not connecting, not syncing, and stopping working altogether. Do a simple search for troubleshooting on this reddit and you’ll see hundreds of people with the same issues regarding buds not syncing, not connecting, stopping working after only a few weeks. Trust me on this.

In terms of sound and ANC they are fantastic. But for running I prefer the QCE

I think they use the same fin structure. I have the opposite issue, the L is not big enough, so I bought the alternate sizing kit for the Ultra, which comes with XS and XL (XS might help you) and they fit not only the ultra but also the new 2024 (and cheaper) QCE

Bose quiet comfort Ultra or non Ultra either is good on long haul flights

Bose quiet comfort!  I hate headphones because they all hurt my ears, but these are so comfy and have great noise canceling. I also have the quiet comfort bose earbuds, and they're amazing too, just with the occasional connectivity issue. I can't wear the over the head ones at the office, and its uncomfortable to lay on my side while wearing them at home, and so that's where my earbuds come in

Noise canceling and sound quality are your priorities? Bose no question.

Bose QC are not for those who sweat a lot by the way. They’ll fall out of your ear and the modes will switch and songs get skipped.

Hey so just so you know if you sweat a lot these aren’t the earbuds to buy. Sweat will change the settings and skip songs and switch modes, and they will fall out of your ears.

Enjoy your Bose quiet comforts. I'm about q month into mine and don't use my Sennheiser 2s at all anymore

I've had my bose QC for...6 years now. Still perfect

ANC is amazing on the Bose. I have them

Hi I’m considering buying someone new headphones. After the issue i am having with my current Bose quiet comforts. That I’ve had less than a year. I got them back in October. My issue is that whenever im outside the audio cuts out or glitches. Most of the time this is on the aware mode. But i realized the other day that it happens on noise cancellation aswell. Less often but still happens. It’ll cut out with the slightest noise ( like the wind is barely blowing or a car drive by) I’m not even in that noisy of an environment. For example a single car will go by like every 10 minutes or so. They seem to work mostly fine indoors though. Just getting fed up with the audio cutting out for a second or 2. I’ve had some Sony link buds s before that did pretty much the same thing. So please what are some of your recommendations? They would need to at least be able to play a podcast or music for 4hours without a break.

I've been using Bose QuietComfort earbuds for a few years now. No complaints. Punchy base, solid sound cancellation, comfortable enough for extended use (I use these on intercontinental flights), audio quality is good enough for gaming. Mic is apparently a bit tinny according to my friendsbut honestly, that's the only issue I've seen so far.

Unfortunately nothing in the $100 range is going to be in the "best ANC" category. The best ANC is made by Bose, but their flagship earbuds (QuietComfort Ultra) are around $300. Their predecessor, the Bose QuietComfort II, have ANC that's just as good or at least very close. You might be able to find a used or refurbished pair on eBay or Amazon for $120-150. Similarly, Bose's new model (just called QuietComfort without the ultra or a number or anything) has very good Bose ANC and sells new for $179, so you might find a used/refurbished pair in the $120-150 range. Probably not as low as $100 though. If your priority is the best ANC possible, all of these will be *significantly* better for ANC than anything in the $100 range, so you might find it worthwhile to stretch your budget if you're able. You can probably get closer to the $100 range with a used/refurbished pair of Sony LinkBuds S or Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. They won't be Bose level ANC but they're probably the best ANC you can get around $100. If you don't want to go the used/refurbished route, the Soundcore and Earfun options that others have mentioned have pretty good ANC, especially for the price. They won't be nearly as good as the Bose ANC. I think the ANC will be a bit less effective than the used Linkbuds S and Galaxy buds I mentioned, but I don't own those anymore so I can't compare them directly.

I returned them because the ANC/transparency can not be turned off. Battery life is lacking and no wireless charging I opted for the cheaper quiet comfort earbuds and they do everything I can ask for including just using them as headphones without any other processing of outside noise for over 100$ cheaper.

I literally just returned a pair of Bose QCEs and am keeping a pair of Tozo NC9s. The Bose has really good noise cancelling but a sensor that put them to sleep if you stop moving….. so if you fell asleep in them, they wake you up. The Tozos have good ANC but not Bose good. They’re half the size though. They last a full night on low volume and aren’t dead but are getting low. The Bose lasted PROBABLY 12 hours, so a bit more but not worth getting woken up when I passed out. As for sound quality, I can tell big jumps between garbage and great but I have loud noise hearing damage and was never an audiophile. The Tozos are good for me and they have an eq in the app. They have a PILE of Amazon reviews and a good app, they have to be doing something sketchy to be so good AND cheap.

When I want to be left truly alone but can change the settings to hear around me - Bose quiet comfort ear buds. But otherwise, shokz for long runs and races. It's really incredible how common Shokz have become and the sound quality on the new ones is insane. KEEP IN MIND there are TWO head sizes. If you have a smaller head like me - get the mini. There's an option on the page for which one and it shows the length so you can see the difference

Bose, all the way. Nothing is aesthetically good, but some report (including myself and one of my nephew) complaining about build quality, the glue on the buds just giving up and it opens

I love mine, I've got a set of Bose quite comfort...

Bose quietcomfort ear buds & I rate them hard!!!

I gave the QC Bose a try recently, and they've held up well during my gym sessions. The sound quality and secure fit really made a difference compared to my previous pair that started crackling.

I am also in the current predicament as well. When I had an iPhone 13, I had the air pod pro (gen 2) and honestly, I miss them after everything I've dealt with. Before I switched to Android I got the Bose Comfort Quite ear buds and loved them, but not even into a full year of owning them did they start to mess up. I sent them in and got replacements thinking I wouldn't have the same issue again, but here I am THREE MONTHS later and the issue is starting a new. I got the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 to test them out and honestly I'm not the biggest fan, to me they seem like a cheaper version of the air pods and I'd rather have the air pods. The fit is terrible and as a music lover, the sound quality is subpar, especially compared to my bose. So, I will be retuning them and I'm looking into getting a pair of the Jabra Elite 10, hopefully I get the gen 2 but there isn't much to diverse which posting is for which on Amazon. Most of what was listed off on this post has some sort of return warning on Amazon, the only ones that didn't were the Jabra Elite 10 (gen 2) and the Linkbuds S.

Ive always used bose sport or the quiet comforts because of how they fit. My old pair of sports are going on about 6-7 years but barely hold a charge. They are my backups, while one of my 3 year old quiet comforts just stopped working completely. I bought the Jlab ANC sport earbuds and they have been excellent. 1/3rd the price of Bose and honestly sound better IMO. the jlab app is nice and the be aware mode is great for running or activities when you're around others.

Bose quiet comfort. Whether it’s the over the ear or the ear buds, they are worth the price. Superior in both sound quality and noise cancellation. Though I would say no headphone will be BIFL, but Bose makes a high quality product. One more thing, the lower/middle tier ANC ear buds are great, no need to get the most expensive ones.

Not long ago, my Bose QuietComfort earbuds finally gave out, and it was a real disappointment. They had been my go-to for everything—commutes, work, and even just relaxing walks. With medical and other expenses piling up, replacing them with something high-end just isn’t in the cards right now. So, I started looking for something more affordable to get me through, and I found two solid options. EarFun Air Pro 4 turned out to be a real relief. As soon as I put them in, I could feel that little bit of peace come back. The sound is clear, the noise canceling is surprisingly good, and they’re really comfortable. They’re not Bose, but they come pretty close. Then there are the TOZO NC2—simple, reliable, and straightforward. They don’t have the same high-end feel, but they get the job done. The noise canceling isn’t perfect, but it’s enough to help block out the distractions. Neither one is a permanent replacement for my old earbuds, but for now, they’re definitely helping me get by.

I use EarFun Free Pro 3 (UK £57) for various workouts, including running, indoor cycling, and bench workouts. They have the essential ear hooks, if you're not used to them it will take a couple of weeks to get accustomed to them but once you have done so you will see they stay in the ears. I cannot use TWS without ear hooks for workouts, they will just eventually slip out. If you do anything that involves moving your head through an angle, such as sit-ups and pres-ups, the in-ear canal will change shape as you move through the motions which will loosen the earphones so ear hooks are essential. Sweating certainly doesn't help, you will need ear hooks, if I haven't made that clear :) EarFun Free Pro 3 has great dynamic sound, and importantly good thumping bass which you will need for motivation during your exercise routines. Noise cancelling is excellent and so is hear-through. Microphone is fine for use. I also use them for podcasts and audiobooks, they are very clear sounding. For reference I also own these (for reasons that do not involve exercising), Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless, Technics EAH-AZ80, none of these will work for me for exercising. I also own several TRN BT20 Pro which I absolutely love for laid back music listening. IEMs are TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero Blue, OG Dusk, Chopin, Blessing 3, Dusk 2 Hope this helps.

Yes exactly, you really do need something like that, you have to remember that the earphones are fighting against gravity, sweat, inertial motion, ear canal shape changes, the odds are against us but find something that will lodge firmly into the ear but also provide nice lush sound to keep us going when our body is screaming for us to stop, then you've got it, that for me is the EarFun Free Pro 3. I know some people find the "stick" shaped earphones with ear hooks that may work for them but for me, you need most of the mass to be inside the ear or the weight outside will force it to slip out with motion. My Bose QuietComfort Earbuds have them and they are secure for general use but not for the types of workouts that involve moving the head out of alignment.

Bose QuietComfort Great noise cancellation, and super comfortable for long sessions

I had the same problem and returned them. Then I got the Pixel Buds Pro 2 and they fit my ears a lot better.

Honestly it was back in December that I tried the Bose QC buds. They were actually my first ever earbuds. I thought they sounded really good. I'm very happy with the Pixel Buds Pro 2. They are slightly more expensive (on sale right now though). They are less bassy than Bose QC buds. They do have an EQ in app of course. Pixel buds don't have some of the higher bit rate codecs if that matters to you. Bose noise cancelling is better but the Pixel Buds have pretty good noise cancelling too. You could also look into the Jabra elite 8 and Jabra Elite 10. They seem to be on sale frequently, putting them in a similar price range and are highly rated. I'm not sure what other good buds are in that range. I would definitely recommend buying them from somewhere you can return them since earbuds fit everyone differently.

Bose quietcomforts are gas, not thr most stable but I could run wit them no problem

I wear Bose QuietComfort earbuds and while they’re not completely silent (there’s like a very low grade noise like pink noise, but I like pink noise), when I put them on in my work environment I immediately relax because it takes out the frequency of everything else around me at the highest noise-cancelling setting. The feeling of hearing all the noise of the room be sucked out is ✨sublime✨. That said sometimes that “pink noise” creates a pressure in my head so I can’t wear them long, I dunno why.

I upgraded to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds after my experience with the Beats Studio Buds left me disappointed. During my workouts, they’ve stayed secure and delivered clear sound with excellent noise cancellation, which helps me focus at the gym. The battery life has held up well too, making them a solid option for someone who values quality.

I use Bose quiet comfort, they have aware and quiet modes which help with hearing surroundings. They were also a gift so I can’t complain about them lol.

I also started using the quiet comfort after years of AirPods. QC are much much better.

I use them in the gym 2.5 hours a day-5 days a week. I charge the buds/case every 10-12 days. The Bose app has as estimated time left feature.

Go with Bose for sure.

I’ve quiet comfort ear buds for gym and headphone for daily use

Usually the latest Bose quiet comfort pods.

Bose quiet comfort. Ditched my AirPods Pro bc they weren’t really noise canceling and these ones also sound phenomenal

OnePlus Buds 4 or Bose QCE. And this is coming from someone who has tried earbuds $300+

The new Bose QC earbuds; the ones that came out this year. The battery life is long enough to surpass an 8-hour workday, and you don't need to mask with sound to block unwanted noise. The Ultras are awesome, but their battery doesn't last as long and it has a lot of premium stuff that I just don't find myself using much for office work. The misses actually gets a little annoyed sometimes because she's trying to get my attention and I can't hear her. That's because I didn't realize I still had the buds on even though I finished work! I have to warn you though that the shape is different from most Bose units in the past. It's a bit top-heavy like the newer Sony's, so there will be more contact on the upper part of your ear to keep the buds stable. This can be problematic depending on the shape of your ear. Personally, I get a bit of irritation putting them on at first, but after a while, it goes away.

This year's version has a more rounded-looking shape. The case looks more like the clamshell from the original QC earbuds instead of the AirPod-looking ones on the Ultra. The label just says "Quiet Comfort Earbuds" and they cost $179. You could knock it down to $170 if you have an account with Bose and they give you a 10% code.

Bose qc for sure. I have the nothings and while they are good, the ANC is just average.

This.

Pretty much any premium choice, like sony, Bose, Samsung, etc. if you want something lightweight, the new Sony link buds are great. Bose has great sound in their quietcomfort earbuds, but call volume is a bit lower than the competition. Galaxy buds are great all around. I have owned a few pairs.

Personally I enjoy the overall quality of the quiet comfort buds, but the earfun free pro 3s have been amazing for the price and have been using them more

Bose Quiet Comfort (not the 300.00 ultra). Absolutely outstanding earbuds for 150-175 pretty regularly through Best Buy.

+1 for Bose QuietComfort. Have had a pair for a few years that have been used in a variety of rough environments. Still work flawlessly and sound great. Noise cancelling modes also work amazingly well.

Yeah, I've had this issue since day one unfortunately! Both with the ultras and the regular ones that I used to have before. It happens when I hit bumps on my road bike too. No clue as to how to get it to go away.

I personally hated the pixel bud pro 2. I got them from work for free as part of a contest. Used them for 6 months then not the white comforts because I’d bought them for my wife a year ago and she loved them. Night and day difference. The Bose ones are superior in every. Single. Way. If they fall out of your ears, just change the ear piece. You don’t stick them in your ear, you twist them in. Took me a while to figure that out.

Bose QuietComfort buds the best you can buy

Check this website, brother. I got my Bose QuietComfort from there. There are several reviews for each model to help you decide: [https://techboltreviews.blogspot.com/2024/10/no-wires-no-worries-best-wireless.html](https://techboltreviews.blogspot.com/2024/10/no-wires-no-worries-best-wireless.html)

If you have the Bose app on your phone, delete it. For some reason the app has a history of negatively impacting the Bluetooth connection between the earbuds and your phone but most people (myself included) have better luck after ditching the app and connecting directly without the weird in between

I have both the Bose QC and Apple AirPods and I find Bose to be better with noise cancelling. Literally blocks out the noise whereas with Apple, I can still hear street noise even with noise reduction at the highest level

I just got some. The old ones were better. Their sw that controls when they stop start is messed up

I've owned a ton of headphones and the ones I have kept the longest and am still using after 9 years are the Bose QuietComfort wired earbuds. They don't make them anymore, but if you can find any, even used, they are awesome. And work amazingly on airplanes too. But I have the over-ear Bose QuietComfort (actually gave the to my husband because I can't tolerate the bar on top of my head--it's a me problem). I also own the Bose QuietComfort I earbuds. I have also owned noise cancelling headphones from JLab, House of Marley, and others. The Bose ones by far have the best noise cancelling. But they are also by far the most comfortable. I can wear them for hours. The only complaint I have with the old wired ones is that the microphone is not sound isolating, and other people tell me all the time they can hear every scrap of background noise. So they aren't good for talking, but they are absolutely epic for noise cancellation and hours of wear. So are all the newer ones, but I love the old ones the best. I feel like all sound goes away when I turn them on. I am always surprised by how noisy it is when I turn them off.

Bose! I use them between apple and my android devices. Mac as well and works well.

The Bose QuietComfort Buds. They can pair simultaneously with my Mac and my phones so I can switch between them. I use my QuietComfort Ultra Headset the most though since I’m always on a plane for the superior ANC.

My Bose QCs have great sound but the mic is terrible. I will be returning them

What’s crazy is I’ve been using Bose soundsports for 4 years straight at the gym and have no issues lol. My QCs, both in and over ear, same, no issues. The only reason I’m moving away from them is their lack of aptx lossless. Otherwise I haven’t experienced those issues. I used to work for the company and when they shut our store down, we knew the quality was dropping. It’s not the same Bose as it was 20 years ago

Person who actually listens to music here, and cares about headphones. Technics AZ100s are absolutely stellar - get them. Oppo Enco X3s (when you are able to buy them in the UK) are cheaper, but absolutely superb. The X2s are some of my favourite ever earbuds. Sennheiser momentums are also very good. Bose quiet comforts are decent but quality wise don't keep up with the above three. Airpods are overpriced and are whitegirl apple product bait. The Sony earbuds noise cancelling is weak and the case battery fails after 12 months for a lot of people.

Not sure if you decided on a solution, but I strongly second the recommendation of the AirPods 4 with ANC for what you seek. The Adaptive mode is magic. I have Bose QC earbuds as well, they're great for the airplane, not for what you're looking for here. See my comment above. ETA: I also find the AirPods Pro 2 (with silicone eartips) less comfortable than the AirPods 4. But the AirPods Pro 2 have a killer feature - they can be used as hearing aids, and in fact gained FDA approval for this. If that might help your mom, definitely look into it.

I love my Bose over-ear headphones but I thought the earbuds were awful. Theyre comfortable but the sound was not good at all. Probably not the popular opinion but I'd rather have my Nothings than the Bose by far.

Between my wife and I, we have Airpods Pro, Perl Pros, Status Audio, Bose QuietComfort, and Sony XM4 earbuds. All of them are good at SOMETHING it just depends on what priorities are. My favorite ones for travel are the Sony (Bose for my wife) -- their ANC seems to work the best. Airpod Pro are great for general usage, features, usability, but ANC isn't as good IMO. My daily drivers are the Denon Perl Pro which I got for half price as a trade show special. Incredible sound quality, decent ANC (But worse passthrough than others).

Well good lord, I tried most Android earbuds--hit or miss. Bose Quiet Comfort---died one month out of warranty--never will buy anything Bose again. Anker still working but phone quality was lame. Sennheiser had some microphone problem. I would have gotten Sony but I did go Apple which work as directed in almost all situations---with android, with the TV, laptop (non apple--Microsoft)........but yes I have an Iphone Pro Max 15--I do digital video--so it was a necessity. I must say, with all my resistance with apple, they have been my best earbuds.

Bose quietcomfort is life tho

Dayum thats nice ive had mine for only 2 months! Love them tho, wear them for 8h+ everyday no sweat.

The charging case on mine died in 2 years. My friend ordered them with me and they don't stay in his ears. I'm going to look for a longer lasting brand.

I just bought the Bose Quiet Comfort after using AirPod Pros for many years. The sound quality is fantastic

I had them for a week and returned them cause they were really uncomfortable. I switched to the Bose QCEs and it made me realize how flat sounding AirPods really are. The customizable EQ on other Earbuds helps so much. Only good thing about AirPods is that they are very easy to use on iPhone whereas with other earbuds you’ll need an app to function certain things. But that’s a trade off I’m happy to make for better sound quality.

I use Bose Quiet Comfort ear buds. They have noise canceling and seem to work well. Battery life can be a concern. Mine are good for about 6 to 8 hours of use before needing recharge. The case also includes a battery so they will charge in the case without plugging in.

Bose ANC is top notch. A must go to if you care about Noise canceling the most.

Bose Amazing ANC. They will probably break in 1 or 2 years. But those 1-2 years you'll have the best ANC, hands down. Better than with over-ear headphones.

JBL Tour, Bose QC, Sony XM4 and XM5, Liberty NC4... They all sound better but like I said, AirPods Pro 2 truly shine with their seamless integration into the Apple Ecosystem, transparent mode, ANC and call quality. You can basically put them on and forget they're there

I’d go with the [Bose quietcomfort earbuds](https://productbible.com/product/bose-quietcomfort-bluetooth-earbuds). theyre durable, good battery life, and can take a bit of a beating. I’ve dropped mine plenty of times and they’re still doing fine. Plus, the noise canceling is great. Way better than Raycons.

Bose QC is a good option since it has amazing sound quality and noise cancellation but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who wants to wear them to the gym because they are a bit on the larger side as compared to other sports focused earbuds. Since you are looking for earbuds specifically for the gym, you should not compromise on these features: - Secure fit: Earbuds with adjustable ear tips so that they stay in place when you’re working out - Water resistance: Sweat and moisture resistance is very important. Look for smth w IPX4 rating or higher - Battery Life: Should be at least 6-8 hours for long gym sessions - Light weight: You don't want them to make you uncomfortable during intense physical activity. Many brands are now making earbuds specifically for gym purposes....just google a bit you’ll find really cool options like [these by blackview](https://dbestlists.com/dp-B0CL2DQWSW).

I feel like the ultra quietcomfort earbuds are barely an improvement over the $150 quietcomforts except in terms of their aesthetics. Maybe they fit better. Galaxy buds 3 pro are around 180 and I think they are as good if not better than the ultra earbuds.

I’ve purchased almost everything at this point. I’ve compared them all back to back and side by side. The best ANC TWS you can get while actually having a working app is the new Bose Quietcomfort that just came out. Second is going to be Jabra Elite 8 second edition tied with AirPod Pro 2 with excellent fitting tips. After that, when you get into budget buds it’s a tough go. The Soundcore Space is OK, the Tozo NC9 is OK but definitely less than the above listed buds. If you’re using them for sleep at all, the Jabra and Bose fit me a lot better than AirPod Pro 2 but if you can use the stick style there are a lot more options out there for you.

I recently posted a thread ranking all the earbuds I purchased with ANC being my only priority. The new Bose QC is King. If you want to see my post from earlier today, check the comments. I ranked all that I purchased based only on ANC, only on comfort, and only on Sound. I’m sure you’ll find something on my list that works for you. Also important to measure the Hz in your environment. All ANC is not equal. Some work best only at the low end and only a handful come close to doing anything in the higher frequencies such as high pitched fan blades. I’m happy to give you info on anything I’ve purchased.

Agreed. I use mine for working. There was a building site next door to me, plus noisy neighbours on the other side, and these are the only thing that have ensured peace and quiet and sanity. I've tried a few ear buds models and nothing compares with the Bose for noise cancelling

For sleep, I use the Ozlo Sleepbuds. They are expensive but worth it. They are small so you can roll on your side and it’s fine. Otherwise I like the Bose noise cancelling earbuds. Also expensive, but are chunky - so if i roll over on my side while I sleep they wake me up and/or fall out.

You want best noise cancelling? Bose QC. You want the best Value noise cancelling? Liberty 4NC. You want A.S.S.? Audiofile Secret Stash (Crinicle thought of that, I didn't lol) AKG N5 Hybrid on Harmon Kardon website for $80 when you check out.

Bose QC/Ultra. Best ANC in the biz

QC earbuds meant to have a software update to improve call quality. Bose sent an email yesterday. Unclear how to update though as app saying no updates available.

Best noise canceling is BOSE. Their sound quality (to me) isn't the best compared to others, and I also hate their minimalistic app. But BOSE is king when it comes to pure ANC. If all you truly care about is blocking out soudn go with BOSE.

Bose QC (not ultra) are fabulous. Try them out. Way better than everything you tried (except Sony xm5 which I didn’t try myself, so can’t compare ).

I don't know what your budget is, but the more expensive ones tend to be the better noise blockers. I have Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds that I use for gaming/listening to music while working to help block out when there's construction/tons of trains going by outside, and I recently bought Airpods Pro 2 that I use specifically for the gym, since the gym tends to play overhead music SUPER loudly to where my Bose ones were having a hard time cancelling it out. The airpods do a fantastic job of cancelling out 90% of the gym background noise, and once I turn on music, I pretty much hear no background noise. Both earbuds are excellent. But they are pricey, but it's seriously worth it.

You must be mad to not include Bose QC there...

A&K makes some great wireless iems, not as good sound as my ikko oh10, but very good .also the bose qc are very nice and most comfortable for sure

I like bose qc earbuds wayyy better in terms of sound. Especially the sound

I'm a side sleeper who is desperate for quiet. My QC earbuds generally work well but are touchy and the slightest movement on the pillow changes the setting from quiet to aware. How does one sleep with bulky head phones on?

I was shocked when I got these and I needed the QCE app.  I thought with the Ultra lineup, they were finally standardizing their line to all using the same app and same chipset.  Then they make these and blow that up all the way.  It made no sense. Luckily my QC Buds stopped working and I just returned them to Costco.

The buds themselves aren't bad, they are just cut down from the Ultras.  It also doesn't make sense that they made a new app for them when everything else Bose is under one app. I also found out that Skillcandy Method 360 ANC are buds they worked with Bose on that can be found for under $100.  They look just like the Ultras and the reviews are pretty good.  This must have been the other end of Skullcandy making the app for the QC Buds.

Bose has the best NC. But have other issues. Sony XM5 is probably #2, especially since the foam tips help. But they wear out also. AZ100 isn’t far below Sony. Their ANC deals very well with lows, but poorly with highs. So it depends what kind of sounds you want to eliminate. You might want to look at headphones if it’s office environments you’re dealing with.

I have them (Sony WF-1000XM5) - and would not recommend. Whilst the audio quality is great, the noise cancelling is abysmal. I previously had the Bose QC Earbuds which had amazing noise cancelling, but buggy software.

There are several very good to excellent buds that work well with the iPhone. Ive been using iPhones since the beginning and Ive currently have like 9 pairs of tws paired to it. I also use android based daps. The Liberty 4 Pros are very similar to the AirPods Pro 2, except the Ankers battery lasts a little longer and the case provides more info. Sound wise there are many other better alternatives, all depends on your budget. Sub $100, the Aviot Q3 or Space Travel, sub $200 Technics AZ80 or Bose QC, sub $300 AZ100 or Pi8, sub $500 Gemini 2 or Rex5. I have all of these, but tested several others to get here.

If you sweat, the Bose earpads probably won’t hold up very long. If you like the Bose sound profile, I’d recommend trying the QC earbuds. They have great ANC and really good sound performance and are currently on sale for $149…assuming you’re in the US.

Do not buy the bose. I bought mine a month ago and I'm stuck with them. Yes they are great sound, yes they have superior ANC but they are completely ruined by the over sensitive touch that will stop and start your music when you don't want it to and you cannot turn off.

The best for my daily activity has been Airpods Pro 2. Bose QC comes in 2nd because they have mic issues and limited touch gesture support. Check out youtube for comparision.

I have the Bose QC from a few years ago, worked well until they didnt, bought the Sony XM5's and have been using them for awhile now, happy for the most part, until my gym started playing music on the overhead system at a silly high volume... not sure why as most people in the gym have some sort of earbud/headphone on but whatever. I bought the AZ100's after reviews here but returned them after a week, NC was ok, about on par as the XM5's but since they were not better, returned. I then took a chance on the Bose QC ultra's.... fully knowing that they could be craptastic or great, after one week of use, absolutely no issues and the NC blocks out all the crap at the gym, our dogs barking and demanding their food as well as our cats mewling for no friggin reason. May not be a popular choice and i may regret it in a month or so but Bose QC ultra are top notch

The regular qc. The ultras have a bunch of issues

The Bose QC earbuds sound better than the QC Ultra to me. Especially when it comes to bass, the earbuds are the clear winner. For ANC though, it’s not even close. The QC II earbuds have the best ANC among earbuds, but not comparable to the headphone. The headphones are on another level.

I have both and late to this. Got Bose as a Christmas present from parents. I’ve had AirPods forever. The Bose actually sound a lot better on a call. People have trouble hearing me on work calls using AirPods. I also have a Dell laptop. Hoping these help. Likely use Bose for the gym, work calls and traveling. Walking around likely AirPods. The sound quality with music is far superior imo. I plan to keep them because it was a gift and I’m a 42 year old man who can buy what he wants. If I was younger and had to pick as an iPhone owner, get the AirPods.

Thanks for posting these tests. I got the QC Earbuds (not ultra) a few weeks ago and wanted to know whether I should have waited for the new QC Ultra Earbuds. After hearing this test, I'm sticking with the QCs for their longer battery life and will likely move back to Apple once they announce the AirPods Pro 3. The call quality is far from sufficient to make the QC Ultra earbuds useful for professional use in noisy environments. The QC Bluetooth connection issues I've been experiencing since the first day, combined with the fact that Apple continues to release valuable firmware updates for AirPod Pro after many years, make it difficult for me to stick with Bose in the long run.

I tried a few and Bose has been my favorite. I use the over the ear ones (700 mode) for at home or when I fly, and when I’m out and about I use the Bose QC earbuds. I also started using Loop earplugs for some situations as they are cheaper and much easier to carry.

Going on year 5+ of Bose noise cancelling, they work very well. I've replaced the pads twice and they look and perform like new.

Hi, I review tech stuff for work and I recently tested both the QC Ultra Earbuds and the QC Earbuds. The non-Ultra version is way better. IMHO, there are literally no reason to buy the Ultra version. I tested the Ultra only a few months ago (way later then most of the reviewers online) and I was frankly shocked how bad connection and microphones are in the Ultra. I had TONS of connectivity issues and static noises on the left earbud. On the other hand, the QC Earbuds are way more stable and reliable. I experienced some little connettivity quirks, but overall they are so much better than the QC Ultra. Moreover, they are cheaper and supports wireless charging. And the differences in audio quality and ANC are neglectable. Compared to AirPods Pro 2 and Sony WF-100XM5: I would say ANC a little bit better than AirPods (also because of the rubberish eaband), about the same level to WF-1000XM5. About the sound, I prefer the Sony equalization (the most neutral one) and the Apple one, but if you're a fan of punching basses you'll love the Bose sound.

The Bose sound amazing. But I have found no way with their QCE app to disable their auto shutoff. So listening to soothing meditative music or binaural tones keeps cutting off with no movement of the head. The soundcore A40 have decent ANC ,sound good for cheap earbuds and last 7 hours. Not Bose but ….no shutoff timer.

If anc is a big priority then definitely Bose, the anc is way better. There are videos on YouTube and articles that compare anc, sound quality, and test things like bass and treble. I recommend looking into those if you can’t choose

Nothing $50 or under will be good tbh. Do yourself a favour and invest in good earbuds. The Sony 1000XM5 are amazing. Bose QC are good too.

i like the product nothing comes close for quality and handling bose qc u and sony xm5 and sennheiser m4 are toys comparedto it but i cannot even walk in them i hear my own footsteps bumping back when perdorming calls and going around yes-with transp mode anyone else experiencing the same? with re pro2 vs max anc for cutting out voices is weak on the pro vs the max or for ex compared to bose qc u earbud but-you can still have a call with airpodspro with anc on and your voice comes in well with the max you nees to go transparency but than office talks and kids while at home offices is not reduced with anc on the max i cannot bear talking

Best in ANC would have to be Bose, not even a debate really as thats the feature Bose built its rep on. Calls ie.mics would have to arguably be Huawei Freebuds 4 pro. You're on your own for SQ as thats totally subjective

Ngl I love my buds 3 pros. For reference I've used bose qc and qc pro earbuds. The expensive sony buds. Nothing ear buds (most recent). Bose nc700 and sony xm4 over ears. Buds 3 pro take the cake wirh comfort, fit, accessibility, settings, and sound profile. Dual drivers with more codecs were big upgrades.

You won't get a big different with tws, the bigger difference is in wired products. The boseqc and m4 are similar products, so that's why you don't hear a difference. I'm sure there are $600 tws that would blow the competition away from like noble or campfire.

I had qc earbuds that I returned after 3 exchanges bc they stopped working, great sound, terrible engineering. Got buds 3 pros, noise canceling is better, except for high pitched sounds which leak through a little.

i think the bose qc earbuds are the best

I have Bose ear buds that are noise cancelling and the case acts as a charger. Love them to death and would highly recommend them!

I owned the Bose QC, had connectivity issues and after 2 years the left earbud just completely stopped connecting so I tossed them. This time around I decided on the AirPod Pro 2s, the sound is slightly better than the Bose imo and the anc about 90% as good as the Bose. If they end up being more reliable I would say they’re better than the Bose QC overall.

Noise cancelling is superior, but sound is just okaish for me.

It does, the ANC is as good as my AirPod pros were. The ANC in the Bose QCs is even better than both if you’re ONLY concerned with sound and ANC, but the call quality is so shitty I couldn’t even use them for phone calls, which is probably 50% of the reason I have earbuds

There should be one thread for this and pinned at the top since this is seemingly asked every other day 😂 Anyway the answer is always Bose QC.

Bose Quietcomfort earphones since 2021. I've used them consistently from Monday to Friday on zoom meetings and for listening to music outside. Still rocking and will change them when they no longer work

I've been a Bose QC Earbud fan since I got my first gen Bose QC Earbuds. Their ANC may be the best. But their product quality is either real bad or I'm an idiot. I've had 3 break in a year's time. 3. Though to be fair the first time was my fault 😅. And what broke was in order, Audio, ANC and Audio. Audio was because I made an attempt to clean the speaker with a q-tip as suggested but apparently was too rough with it or something. The second time I stupidly tried to clean the microphone, again in the way they recommend. Which broke the ANC completely. The third time the left earbud randomly started playing Audio at extremely low volume. I had not touched anything important. Didn't even switch the rubber set or plug. This was in the same month I got them. Now to be fair the Bose customer support was great. If you use their chat function. Because it auto translates. If you call them they apparently don't have many actual English speaking workers 😅. Anyway, first time I got a replacement without any hassle. Within 2 weeks they claimned to not have found a problem so they sent a replacement. The second time, same thing. The third time was a bit problematic but that was because someone over there wrote my address down wrong and then UPS did UPS things,so I had to wait months before it got here. But it got here eventually hehe. After that I was no longer allowed a replacement under warranty. Understandable. But still, it's been a few months since then and the ANC is starting to fail again and I have no idea why. Now you may agree that all the times they broke are my own doing and to no fault of Bose. You may be somewhat correct. I still am frustrated though at how easy they break. If they didn't have this "Immersive Audio" Software that I deeply love I would've dropped them some time ago. Sorry for this random rant on what's supposed to be a positive post.