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| Brand | Bose |
| Color | Soapstone |
| Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Form Factor | In Ear |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
About this item
- QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS II: These wireless, bluetooth, noise cancelling earbuds from Bose weren’t designed with a one-size-fits-all approach. These next-generation wireless earbuds are engineered to fit you. They intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance to uninterrupted, immersive listening wherever you are. To ensure all-day comfort and a secure fit, they come with three pairs of ear tips and three pairs of custom stability bands, so you can find the best fit for your ears. Own your uniqueness with sound and fit shaped to you.
- BOSE PROPRIETARY ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING TECHNOLOGY EARBUDS: QuietComfort Earbuds II intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance to your ears, so you can enjoy deep, immersive sound and noise cancellation.
- BOSE COMFORTABILITY: To ensure your wireless earbuds feel comfortable and stay put no matter what you’re doing, QC Earbuds II come with a Bose Fit Kit. The convenient Fit Kit includes three pairs of ear tips and three pairs of stability bands are made from soft silicone for all-day comfort and a secure fit.
- KEEP LISTENING: With just one bud. Want to listen to your music or take a phone call with just one earbud? With the single earbud listening feature, take out the left or right earbud and the other will keep on playing.
- WIRELESS & EASY TO USE: Use the simple touch interface on the wireless earbuds to control everything. This convenient interface frees your hands so you can stay focused on whatever you’re doing. With simple swipes and taps, play or pause music, the noise cancellation level, all without ever touching your phone.
- LONG LASTING BATTERY: Stay absorbed in the music you love for up to 6 hours. When not in use, store your Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II in the portable charging case -- it’s small enough to fit in your pocket. If the battery gets low, voice prompts let you know. Out of power and don’t have enough time to fully charge? The quick-charge option provides up to 2 hours of battery life from a 20-minute charge.
- ADVANCED BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY: To ensure your earbuds stay connected to your device, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II offer advanced Bluetooth 5.3 capability. This newest generation of Bluetooth technology offers a strong, continuous connection as long as you’re within 30 feet of the paired device. The earbuds keep track of the last seven paired devices to easily swap between them without reconnecting.
- BOSE APP: The Bose app guides you through setup. Use the app to access your preferences, including noise cancellation levels, Bluetooth connections, shortcuts and more. Earbuds:1.2" H x 0.68" W x 0.88" D (0.22 oz each)
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| connectivity tech | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Bluetooth, Apple H2 Chip | Wireless, Wired |
| headphones form factor | In Ear | — | In Ear | In Ear | In Ear | Over Ear |
| noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | — | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
| cable feature | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | With USB-C Cable | Without Cable, Retractable |
| control type | Voice Control | Media Control | App Control | Media Control | Call Control, Volume Control, Media Control, App Control, Voice Control, Noise Control, Siri | Noise Control |
| water resistance | water resistant | — | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | not water resistant |
| material | Plastic, Silicone | Plastic | — | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Sound shaped to you.
QuietComfort Earbuds II weren’t designed with a one-size-fits-all approach. These next-generation earbuds are engineered to fit you. They intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance to your ears.
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High-fidelity audio
Acoustic architecture and Volume-optimized Active EQ keep audio clear and balanced at any volume
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Crystal-clear calls
Two noise-rejecting mics in each earbud work together to reject ambient noise.
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Long battery life
Listen for up to 6 hours (24 with charging case).
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Up to 30 ft range
With Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, you can cook, code, or exercise without missing a moment(or a call)
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Easy Setup
The Bose app guides you through the initial setup and to personalize your settings and more.
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Acoustic Noise Cancelling
| Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
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Bluetooth
| 5.3 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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Water-resistance Rating
| IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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Battery Life
| Up to 6 hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 5 hours | Up to 6 hours |
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Battery life w/charging case
| Up to 24 hours | Up to 18 hours | Up to 15 hours | Up to 18 hours |
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Charging case method
| USB-C only | USB-C or wireless | USB-C only | USB-C or wireless |
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Touch Controls
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Colors
| Triple Black, Soapstone | Black, White | Triple Black, White, Blue | Black, White |
How do I setup my QuietComfort Earbuds II?
Download and install the free Bose app from your mobile device's app store. The Bose app lets you set up and control your product from any mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
How do I connect my QuietComfort Earbuds II to my Bluetooth device?
1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your device
2. With the case open, and both earbuds inside, press and hold on the button on the back of the case until the light slowly blinks blue
3. Select the earbuds from the list of available devices
How do I update the firmware/software of my QuietComfort Earbuds II?
Updating the earbuds: When an update is available, the Bose app automatically downloads it. Tap Install Update.
Updating the case: Go to btu.bose.com and connect with the USB-C cable.
How do I reset my earbuds?
Open the Bose app and tap on the "Account" icon in the upper-right corner.
Select "Manage Products" > "Edit."
Select the Bose earbuds > "Delete."
Tap "Remove" & Close the app.
Remove from Bluetooth list on your device.
How do I clear the Bluetooth pairing list?
Press and hold the button on the back of the case for 15 seconds with the earbuds inside and case lid open. Wait until the status light blinks white twice and then slowly blinks blue. Then delete the earbuds from Bluetooth list on your device.
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Product information
| Control Method | Touch |
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| Control Type | Voice Control |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
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| Item Weight | 192 Grams |
| UPC | 017817844857 |
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| Manufacturer | Bose |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Series Number | 2 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,461 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #570 in Earbud & In-Ear Headphones |
| ASIN | B0B7838HH6 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Brand | Bose |
| Model Number | 870730-0020 |
| Model Name | QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS II |
| Built-In Media | Headphones (2 earbuds), Charging Case, 3 pairs of eartips (1 pair pre-installed on buds), 3 pairs of stability bands (1 set pre-installed on buds), USB Cable |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
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| Headphone Folding Features | In Ear |
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| Earpiece Shape | Rounded tip |
| Headphones Ear Placement | In Ear |
| Style Name | QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Color | Soapstone |
| Battery Average Life | 6 Hour |
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| Battery Charge Time | 1 Hours |
| Carrying Case Battery Charging Time | 1 Hours |
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| Carrying Case Battery Average Life | 6 Hours |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
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| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Headphone Jack | USB |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
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| Is Electric | No |
| Antenna Location | Calling |
| Compatible Devices | Cellphones |
| Cable Features | Without Cable |
| Additional Features | Noise Cancellation, Rechargeable Battery, Touch Control |
| Enclosure Material | Silicone, Plastic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Music |
Product Description
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are a sleek, versatile musical companion designed to fit you and everything you do. Engineered with pioneering CustomTune sound calibration technology, these wireless earbuds intelligently personalize the noise cancellation and sound performance to fit your ears, so you get proprietary active noise cancelling technology and deep, immersive sound with powerful bass whether you’re at home or on the go. To ensure all-day comfort and a secure fit, the earbuds come with the Bose Fit Kit that includes 3 different soft, silicone ear tips and 3 different stability bands to mix and match to find your best fit. With a compact, lightweight design, you will almost forget you’re wearing them. Easily control your music or adjust your preferred level of noise cancellation with the earbud’s simple touch controls. Phone calls sound crystal clear. Listen for up to 6 hours on a single charge. The charging case holds 3 additional 6-hour charges for a total of up to 24 hours of listening time. IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance. Advanced Bluetooth 5.3 capability. In-App EQ control.
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Customers like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. They mention the amazing noise cancelling and great passive seal. Some appreciate the fit. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues and charging issues. Opinions differ on the quality, functionality, and value for money.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it's great, has amazing noise cancelling, and a great passive seal. Some say they get no audible discomfort, no shockingly loud taps, and the bass isn't muddy at all. There is a treble mode and a bass mode within the app so they can choose between them.
"...I have two giant fans that run in my room; the headphones cancel out all the noise from the fans and allow me to listen to my books, calls, and..." Read more
"...There is a treble mode, and a bass mode within the app so I can choose between these two modes and intensify the kind of clarity and or bass that I..." Read more
"...I'm not an audiophile, but the sound was just richer, with more depth; I heard certain notes in a different way than I ever had with the..." Read more
"...Music and audio books sound brilliant!!..." Read more
Customers like the fit of the headphones. They mention they fit solidly in their ears, stay securely in place no matter how vigorous the workout is, and are effective during workouts. The design is smaller, which is an improvement, and the magnets keep them well in place.
"...They don't move around in my ears at all! I work out very intensely, and if headphones were going to move around then they would move around on me...." Read more
"...The earbuds themselves fit great out of the box. I didn't even try the other sizes. They were very comfortable.-..." Read more
"...I love their sound quality, noise cancelling, ear fit, and touch controls. All great...." Read more
"...that it might be my fit, though it is entirely comfortable, is too tight. I run the bass end of the equalizer at about -4..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention they're super comfortable and quiet.
"...I would recommend these headphones for comfort, quality, and price." Read more
"...1. Comfort. One of my biggest gripes with the Bose Soundsport was the fit/the wing tips...." Read more
"...a part of bass response that it might be my fit, though it is entirely comfortable, is too tight...." Read more
"...the greatest sounding earbuds I have ever heard, but they were uncomfortable and the noise cancelling was poor...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the headphones. Some mention they're excellent, while others say they're low-quality and not durable enough for daily use.
"...I would recommend these headphones for comfort, quality, and price." Read more
"...But there were things I didn't like about the Airpods Pro 1 (ANC was mediocre, and particularly bad on a plane; sound quality was meh)...." Read more
"...Excellent fit in the ears;2) Excellent, full, warm sound (though I qualify this a little below);..." Read more
"...But, competing at the $250+ price point, the build quality of the case and the software polish are disappointing...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the headphones. Some mention they work great and are intuitive, while others say each pair has just stopped working.
"UPDATED REVIEW: Returned to Amazon.Multiple problems cropped up after several days...." Read more
"Edit: They have finally glitched out and died on me...." Read more
"...work and are intuitive, however a few times I inadvertently paused music when I was just trying to adjust the earpod...." Read more
"...They won't operate independently while the right earbud is in the case which was a bummer not having that feature anymore, since I had this from a..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value for money of the headphones. Some mention the stability is great, while others say it's not worth the money and has unacceptable quality for something so expensive.
"...present price, which suggests a luxury experience, I think they're too expensive." Read more
"...this takes me back to my original point: These are among THE MOST EXPENSIVE earbuds on the market right now...." Read more
"...I would recommend these headphones for comfort, quality, and price." Read more
"...are amazing, but just like the sony xm series, they are just too over priced. The sound quality and comfort are so nice...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the headphones. They mention that the earbuds don't automatically connect to the last source they were connected to, and the Bluetooth pairing drops pretty frequently. Some customers also say the app doesn't know they've connected.
"...have connected without using the app, however, then the app doesn't know you've connected ... and you won't be able to do anything else with the app..." Read more
"...I then went to the Bose app on my iPhone, which said it was having trouble connecting, even though it was in fact connected to the PC..." Read more
"...On the connection issue, I had it. The left one stopped syncing. I tried twice to fix it and twice it stopped syncing...." Read more
"...and even send me ultras as a nice gesture.. but they had so many connectivity issues throughout my year with them, very often having to do a hard..." Read more
Customers have negative opinions about the charging ability of the headphones. They mention that they sometimes have issues charging, the earbud has issues connecting, and there is no wireless charging. The connection just stopped working no matter what they did. It takes some time when the battery is low, and you have to use a cord to charge it.
"...I could care less that it doesn't support wireless charging, just not a big deal to me...." Read more
"Charge case is slightly cumbersome setting the buds in for charging. Set up is fairly easy...." Read more
"...It won’t power on and seems like it is unable to charge in the charging case...." Read more
"...However, they would not charge. I did some research to try and figure out the cause or whether I just got a bad set...." Read more
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I purchased these, and they are amazing after some adjustment to learn the controls. I have two giant fans that run in my room; the headphones cancel out all the noise from the fans and allow me to listen to my books, calls, and music without background distractions. A bonus: I don't hear the kids arguing in the background.
The only downfall is that when the fans were running, and I was on the phone, I was told that there were static sounds the other person said they heard. This could be for a variety of reasons, whether their phone or mine. Yet the input into my ears was crystal clear.
I would recommend these headphones for comfort, quality, and price.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
I purchased these, and they are amazing after some adjustment to learn the controls. I have two giant fans that run in my room; the headphones cancel out all the noise from the fans and allow me to listen to my books, calls, and music without background distractions. A bonus: I don't hear the kids arguing in the background.
The only downfall is that when the fans were running, and I was on the phone, I was told that there were static sounds the other person said they heard. This could be for a variety of reasons, whether their phone or mine. Yet the input into my ears was crystal clear.
I would recommend these headphones for comfort, quality, and price.
PROS:
1. Sound/Music quality. I'm not educated on all the components of sound/music, I don't know the exact science of what's what, I only know what sounds good to me. I know when music sounds "full bodied" and that's how I'd describe these/the Bose sound. The bass especially. I love Bose bass.
1. Comfort. One of my biggest gripes with the Bose Soundsport was the fit/the wing tips. I HATE the wing tips, even with the smallest size they would cause soreness in my left ear in less than hour. In contrast, I LOVE the way these fit/feel. I have worn them for 3+ hours with zero discomfort. And that's with the size that they came with, I haven't even tried the other sizes yet to see if they can be even more comfortable.
2. Noise Cancelling. Again, I'm not highly educated/experienced in this area (Soundsport didn't have ANC), but I can tell these do it well. I blow-dried my hair while listening to music and I couldn't hear the blowdryer at all (I did have my music up to max/near max volume), but still. I did try to compare this feature with Sony's, and either Sony's ANC was malfunctioning (I researched and troubleshooted), or it was just really bad in comparison to Bose.
3. Easy set-up/sync. Scanned a QR code, downloaded the app, and boom, I was connected. I've had zero connection issues. (I have a Galaxy S21+).
4. Aesthetic. I like how they look. I didn't like the weird knob thingy on the Sony, and I don't like the very obvious "b" Beats logo that's on the Bits Fit Pro, so I am extra grateful that I ended up liking these the most, because I also like how they look the most.
CONS:
1. Hiss/static noise. One of the biggest complaints I saw people have with these is the faint static/hiss noise (when no music/sound is playing), particularly when in Aware mode (ANC turned off). And yes, mine make the noise, and it can be heard even if music is playing at a very low volume, and yes it's annoying, but when I considered how infrequently I would have my earbuds in but not have any music/sound playing (or have volume low enough to hear the static), I determined that's really not a deal breaker for me, and it doesn't outweigh the pros.
2. At first they were a little difficult to remove from the case, but I have quickly gotten better at knowing where to grab/how to remove.
NEUTRAL FOR NOW/WILL UPDATE LATER:
1. Call/mic quality? In my research I also came across a lot of complaints about call quality, people say that the other person on the line can barely hear them/there's a lot of noise, etc. For me, I literally didn't even consider this a factor in my decision making, because I barely care. It's not my primary purpose or use for my wireless earbuds. However, I'll eventually test it out and will update my review later with my experience.
2. Touch controls. I'm new to this, so it could just be a learning curve, but every so often I have trouble getting the touch controls to respond or do exactly what I want. I like it, I think it's neat, and I'm sure I'll get better at it, but I also expect touch controls in general to be finicky on occasion.
CONCLUSION:
While I would recommend these to anyone, I do believe the best choice for everyone is going to be different, and that it's important to know what your priorities are, what annoys you more, etc.
For me personally, the primary purpose of my earbuds is for enjoying music for relatively long periods of time, oftentimes while engaging in physical activity/chores, so sound/music quality and comfort are my two greatest priorities, so for my purposes, I am absolutely thrilled with these.
Multiple problems cropped up after several days.
1) Only the right bud would work.
2) The accompanying app refused to acknowledge the existence of my iPad - the iPad that I've used with the buds since I got them. iPad Settings could see the buds, but couldn't connect to them.
3) Finally, this morning the buds could "see" but would not connect to my Dell Win11 laptop, with which they've worked since I bought them.
I did the usual stuff: forget and repair, reset the buds, blah, blah, blah. As you'll understand if you read my original 3 1/2-star review, there is little about Bose support for this device that would tempt me to believe that contacting the company would be any use at all.
When the buds work, the sound is good. But my entire user experience has suggested from the start that there is something very wrong with Bose's management of this product, from its design to its documentation and support. This is not a $200+ product - at least, not in my experience. In fairness, your experience may, of course, be different.
BTW, the link to the online English user manual for this product is still in French. When I looked at it more closely, I realized that it is not even for the QC buds - it's for some amplifier or other! If I were responsible for product support at Bose, I'd be making it my business to see that Amazon reviews of my product were read and acted on by someone at the company. This relatively minor problem with the online user manual suggests that Bose doesn't read our reviews .... :(
ORIGINAL REVIEW: These were my replacement for my Jabra Elite Pro 7 wireless buds, the left of which gave out less than a year after I bought them (just like it did for many unfortunate purchasers).
Let me talk about the pros of the Bose earbuds first:
1) Excellent fit in the ears;
2) Excellent, full, warm sound (though I qualify this a little below);
3) Ability to connect to up to 8 devices. The buds remember those devices, so the moment you select the Bose earbuds in your device Bluetooth app they'll connect. Easier than either of my Jabra sets;
4) Magnetic, so won't fall out of case;
5) Can be "recognized" by your device as soon as you open the case - you don't need to take them out;
6) Friends says that the call quality on their end is excellent;
7) Works fine with Windows devices - something that Jabra still doesn't seem to be able to do;
8) The buds appear to remember your various settings even if you use them with a device that doesn't have the app. Very good!
9) You can use one earbud (e.g. for phone calls);
10) Noise canceling is excellent.
A word here about the sound quality, which I wouldn't class as either a pro or a con. The buds seem to me to be very bass-heavy, but in saying that I'm aware that the tight fit of this sort of earbud design is so much a part of bass response that it might be my fit, though it is entirely comfortable, is too tight. I run the bass end of the equalizer at about -4 (db? - there's no volume unit specified).
OK, now having said that, the bass response seems to me to extend way down the spectrum in the orchestral music that I listen to. You can almost feel the resonance of the bows on the double-basses, or the movement of the air when the bass drum is struck. Far and away more satisfying than any other in-ear phones, wireless or wired.
Now for the cons. Some of these are simply eccentric design decisions. Some of them suggest sloppiness in overall product management or integration into the overall product experience.
1) The fit in the case is peculiar. Getting them out requires an odd pinching of forefinger and thumb, and I can't take out the left bud with my right fingers - I have to use the left hand. Similarly, stowing the buds isn't intuitive at all, either in the left-right axis or top-bottom axis. I'll probably get used to it, but it's definitely a little strange. I have the glossy black ones, so there are no tell-tale shadows in the case to guide the eye;
2) There doesn't seem to be any obvious way of determining how they work when you first open the package. There's a small QR code, but that gives information about installation, not use. If you go to the Bose website (at the time of my writing this review) and download the user guide in English, it turns out to be in French! And at least one of the web links from the app is dead.
3) Controlling the buds involves touching the outside of the buds in various ways: brief touch, long touch, or a slide of the finger. This has the advantage of being "solid-state", as opposed to a clickable switch that can wear out. But the buds sit far enough out from the ears that knowing exactly where that "touchable" area is to be found can be difficult. And that is a problem, because a tentative slide (change the volume) can be interpreted as a touch (stop/start) - you need to be confident.
4) The app is poorly designed. Here's an example: You can connect the buds using your regular Bluetooth connection, although the app supposedly will do it for you. If you have connected without using the app, however, then the app doesn't know you've connected ... and you won't be able to do anything else with the app until that connection takes place. And I've not found out yet how to delete the "Work" profile I created at the app's suggestion ....
5) There is a young woman in my earbuds, and when she talks to me about battery strength she sounds bored to death. I'm not surprised, since she insists on telling the the name of the device I've connected to, and the default name of Windows devices is a long and incomprehensible string of gibberish ....
OK, here's the summary.
I like the sound and the fit, and I'm glad I bought them.
However, the overall attention to the user experience doesn't suggest Bose to me, or any sort of premium product for that matter. At $149 they'd be a no-brainer. At their present price, which suggests a luxury experience, I think they're too expensive.
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-it has the best noise cancellation, I compared side by side with AirPods (gen 2) and I don’t think AirPods are nearly half as good as bose
-the sound quality is exceptional for this size, so rich that you would think you are carrying a mini sound system with you
-the awareness mode is super helpful when you are walking out on the streets, you still get very good sound effects with this mode
-charging time is very fast
-the colour, the touch and the design are luxurious, pure joy
However, I have a few things that I didn’t enjoy very much with the product:
-the buds are not as comfortable as AirPods simply because they are larger, and they require the tight seal around the ear holes, which adds to the discomfort in the long run, but acceptable. Apparently the product app notified me that I could order extra small size of the ear bud tips, so hopefully that would help the comfort issue.
-i experience “glitches” from time to time, I can’t find the pattern and figure out what might have caused them, they sound just like a current being disrupted when you turn on a hair blow dryer.
-i left my ear buds uncharged overnight, funny that my left bud went down 0% but the right bud stayed at 70%. And I was pretty sure I wasn’t playing any songs or video. I repeated to test the buds, the left bud still drained the batter much more. But this isn’t a show stopper, I would normally keep them in the case and charge them.
-the “tapping once to pause the song” function is very sensitive, I often mis-tap my buds and have to re-tap it. But overall I still think this function brings more convenience than troubles
Entrega tudo o que eu tinha no outro, excelente o som, a conectividade super rápida, funciona com uma distância bem razoável. Nem se compara a outros fones comuns.
Aqui quero evidenciar duas coisas importantíssimas, primeiro que o produto chegou com mais de um mês de antecedência! Segundo o excelente atendimento pós venda! Super indico o produto, e super indico a empresa. Pra mim, agora é referência, e sempre que eu precisar comprar alguma coisa internacional eu certamente vou diretamente procurar com eles.








































