Bose has announced the latest addition to its QuietComfort product line, the QuietComfort headphones. The new earbuds are designed to pack Bose’s distinctive features into a true wireless earbud form factor.
With noise cancellation technology, the QuietComfort Earbuds are poised to compete with other flagship wireless earbuds, like the Apple AirPods Pro and Sony WF-1000XM3. Bose’s over-ear headphones are known for their impressive noise cancelling performance. The Bose 700 are currently one of our top noise-cancelling headphone picks, and are really only rivaled by Sony’s WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM3.
It remains to be seen just how well the new QuietComfort Earbuds will stack up against the competition, but based on the headphones’ specifications and Bose’s track record, it looks like the new earbuds could be a worthy entry into the increasingly crowded true wireless market.
Below, we’ve detailed everything you need to know about purchasing the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, including pricing, preorder links, and technical specifications.
The Bose QuietComfort headphones can now be pre-ordered for $279. 99. The headphones will officially launch on September 29. Pre-orders can be placed at retailers including Bose, Best Buy, and Amazon.
At $279. 99, the Bose QuietComfort headphones will enter the market at a higher price than many competing flagship noise-canceling headphones. The Apple AirPods Pro cost $249. 99, but they can be found for less. Sony’s WF-1000XM3 is also priced lower recently at $229. 99.
Bose is known for providing some of the best noise-cancelling performance on the market, so it’s possible that the new earbuds could offer a big enough edge over the competition to justify their higher price. We’ll have to wait until we get some hands-on testing time with the headphones to know for sure.
Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds feature an in-ear true wireless design. The earbuds offer a compact form factor, measuring a little over an inch long while each earbud weighs in at just 0.3 ounces.
The headphones feature Bose’s proprietary noise-canceling technology to reduce ambient sounds through microphones, small transducers, and a new algorithm. The noise cancellation can be adjusted in 11 levels, allowing buyers to decide how much ambient noise they need to let in.
Each earbud is rated for up to six hours of battery life when fully charged. The included wireless charging case offers up to an additional 12 hours of playback time, for a total of 18 hours of use. With that said, Bose does not specify whether those numbers are with noise cancellation activated or deactivated.
For comparison’s sake, the Apple AirPods Pro earbuds offer up to 4.5 hours of playback time when used with noise cancellation, or up to 5 hours without noise cancellation.
In addition to Bose’s QuietComfort headphones, the company also introduced new sports headphones designed for use in workouts. The in-ear headphones are smaller than the previous model and Bose claims they will offer improved audio performance. Battery life is estimated at five hours. The charging case can offer up to 10 hours of additional power.
You can pre-order the new Bose sports headphones now for $179. The headphones will be available on September 29.
Rounding out Bose’s new lineup are three new Frame audio sunglasses. The unique glasses have been designed to combine prescription-ready UV protection with integrated audio playback.
The collection includes Tempo Frames for outdoor fitness, as well as Tenor Frames and Soprano Frames for use. All 3 feature Bose’s Open Ear Audio technology, as well as compact speakers built into the temples of the glasses. A microphone array for calls is also incorporated. The new Frame collection is available to purchase now.
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