The affordable upgrade from the original QC earbuds is well worth the wait

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When offered the chance to test out a pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds, I couldn’t resist.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

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That might sound cheesy, but music lovers will appreciate this immersive experience.

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But Will They Fit Your Ear?

While I see some reviewers saying these earbuds are ‘big,’ I didn’t find them to be.

Everything that comes in the Bose QuietComfort earbuds box.

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Simply put, they fit me right out of the box.

What I wasn’t expecting was the Noise Control options the QuietComfort earbuds offer.

There are three modes: Off, Quiet, and Aware.

Line drawing of what comes in the box (earbuds, charging case, USB-C cable, and a variety of ear tips)

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Want to work or focus without any distractions at all?

Quiet mode will do the trick.

In that situation, the kids can still yell, ‘Mom!’

All the earbud tips and stability bands available.

The silicone earbud tips and stability bands that come with the QuietComfort buds.Lifewire/Slack

and I’ll hear them, but I won’t hear them chattering in the background.

It’s a win-win, really.

There are 16 voice commands, and teaching the earbuds to recognize your voice is pretty simple.

Bose QuietComfort earbuds lying on a counter

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After that, I had zero issues moving between my phone and my PC when using the earbuds.

I also had no trouble taking calls, even in noisy places like the gym.

Additional Features

These buds include Bluetooth and remote selfie capability.

Three separate pages in the QC app showing touch controls, voice controls, and other options.

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Because who doesn’t need that?

Bose QuietComfort earbuds in a woman’s ear.

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