Early Impressions: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)

I’ve been testing the 2024 QuietComfort Earbuds for a few days, and while I need a bit longer to land on a full verdict, there’s already a lot to like about them. Wireless charging doesn’t require some silly add-on case. They’re quite comfortable. Over 8 hours of battery life with ANC on? Pretty good. (And yes, I’ve found the noise cancellation here to be in the same ballpark as the pricier buds.) You can customize the sound with a five-band EQ, which is nice since the “less precious, more everyday play” audio can be a lot and leans into heavy-handed bass.