Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: just shy of noise-cancelling greatness
by Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor from Technology | The Guardian on (#5A4HT)
A comfortable fit, with solid battery life but big case and no onboard volume controls
Bose has finally launched its noise-cancelling Bluetooth QuietComfort Earbuds, a pair that hope to replicate the success of the firm's legendary overhead QC35 headphones that dominate flights and rail commutes alike.
The new earbuds cost 249.95 and sit above the 179.95 Sport Earbuds, which do not have noise cancelling. They look more like small Bluetooth headsets rather than earbuds, similar to Sony's design for its top noise-cancelling earbuds. Despite being large and relatively heavy at 8.5g each (most earbuds weigh under 6g), they have a light and comfortable fit, thanks to their soft and well-shaped silicone tips.
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