I am a first to active noise cancelling (ANC) products, so here are my honest thoughts:
PROS:
- Shipping time was astonishingly fast.
- The earbuds sound amazing whether you are at a low or high volume, the bass/medium/treble does not lack in any way.
- The battery life for a single charge is amazing (6 hours)! They are definitely underselling these, since I even got to use them for around 7 hours too.
- They allow wireless charging, so that’s a given.
- They allow a tight but comfortable fit in the ear, so whether you are running or shaking, these earbuds will not budge a single bit.
- They are sweat and splash resistant, so you don’t need to worry about taking too much care for them ;)
- They allow great and accurate touch-controls, easy to use and you can pick from various options (volume control, pause/play, ANC changes, voice-control assistent, calls, etc.)
- These earbuds allow up to 11 noise cancelling options, from ‘Aware mode’ (transparency mode) to ‘Quiet Mode’ (full noise cancelling).
- Since I am a first to ANC products, I can’t give an accurate review on how the ANC is, however, from my honest opinion, it isn’t that bad! They really do feel like a good pair of earplugs.
- The case has a button to securely lock it and prevent the earbuds from flying on if you accidentally drop them.
- The case also indicates the amount of battery it has left with the given 5 LED lights.
- Supports quick connection to 11 multiple devices (can only be connected at one at the time).
- Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds has a quick charge option: 15-mins charge for a 2 hours of playback.
- Neither case nor earbuds will be overcharged if left charging overnight.
- Can turn on ANC when no music is playing.
CONS:
- Granted we are moving to a wireless earbuds/headphones world, these Bose Quietcomfort earbuds’ charging case is a bit large to carry around. It fits snugly in a bag, but in your pocket, not so much.
- You can’t sleep with these on, unless if you sleep on your back. Otherwise, it will be quite uncomfortable.
- Some people might complain about the short battery life the case offers an additional 12 hours of battery life to earbuds: a total of 18 hours combining both earbuds and case.
- The earbuds take 2 hours for a complete charge from 0% to 100%.
- The charging time for the case alone (0 LEDs to 5 LEDs) is 3 hours.
WARNING! (All ANC products have a noise floor, including these Bose Quietcomfort earbuds)
I am a first to ANC products, hence I have to share this warning to my fellow people who are also a first to ANC products. Since ANC is a product of an anti-phase wave to the sounds around you, which is emitted by a microphone within the earbuds, the earbuds themselves have a hissing sound, most noticeable when there is no music playing. The hissing/noise floor of the earbuds themselves does not increase nor decrease as ANC goes higher or lower. However, in transparency mode, the surrounding sounds will be projected louder than actual when no major sound in your surroundings is present, thus the hissing sound/noise floor might appear louder than usual (rest assured, it’s just your earbuds trying to project a real sound equivalent to complete silence). However, the hissing/noise floor of the earbuds when the ANC is maxed out is present, but not really loud. And yes, the noise floor can still be heard if music is playing, but only when the music is at a low volume, otherwise, no noise floor can be heard (noise floor never becomes louder depending of ANC).
Thank you for taking your time to read this review, I hope it helped you on narrowing out some aspects you already knew and clearing out on those you didn’t know yet.
Have a splendid day filled with wonders y’all! :)
| Noise control | Active Noise Cancellation |
|---|---|
| Headphones jack | usb |
| Model name | Bose QuietComfort Earphones, 2020 Model, Soapstone |
| Connectivity technology | Bluetooth |
| Wireless communication technology | Bluetooth |
| Special feature | Noise Cancellation, Volume-Control, Microphone Feature, Water Resistant |
| Included components | Earbuds, Charging Case, USB-C Cable, 3 Earbud Tips |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Material | Silicone Plastic |
| Specific uses for product | Music |
| Charging time | 6 Hours |
| Compatible devices | Cellphones |
| Theme | Video Game |
| Control type | Voice Control |
| Cable feature | Without Cable |
| Item weight | 0.3 Ounces |
| Water resistance level | Water Resistant |
| Unit count | 1 count |
| Manufacturer | Bose |
| Place of Business | STOW, MA, 01775 US |
| Model | 831262-0020 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Part Number | 831262-0020 |
| Special features | Noise Cancellation, Volume-Control, Microphone Feature, Water Resistant |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Microphone format | Built-In |
| Speaker connectivity | Wireless |
| Battery Average Life | 6 Hours |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
| Cable Feature | Without Cable |
| Material Type | Silicone Plastic |
| Maximum Operating Distance | 30 Feet |
| Form Factor | In Ear |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Includes rechargable battery | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Bose |
| Item model number | 831262-0020 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.69 x 2.59 x 3.89 cm; 8.5 g |
| ASIN | B08CJP6V6W |
