Updated 31 Oct 2026
Is the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) worth it?
Yes — the cheapest way to get proper Bose noise cancelling.
Noise cancelling is strong for the price, the sound is warm and punchy, and the stability bands keep them in place. Battery is about 8.5 hours per charge, and the case adds roughly 2.5 more charges. They're splash-proof (IPX4), connect to two devices at once and charge wirelessly. They only use basic Bluetooth codecs (no aptX or LDAC), calls are okay rather than great, and the case is chunky for a pocket.
73%of 241 owners give it 4 or 5 stars
- Strong noise cancelling for the price
- Warm, punchy sound
- Secure fit and about 8.5 hours per charge
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What owners say
Owners love the noise cancelling and the sound. The main complaint is the connection: one bud drops out or loses Bluetooth for a fair number of buyers.
Good to know
- A fair number of owners report one bud dropping out or the Bluetooth link cutting.
- Only SBC and AAC Bluetooth, no hi-res codec.
- Callers can struggle to hear you in noisy places.
- The case is thick for a pocket.
From 241 buyer ratings at Takealot (South Africa), Costco (US) and Costco (Canada), every complaint read by us, October 2026. How we do this
What they love
- Good soundMentioned a lot
- Strong noise cancellingMentioned a lot
- Comfortable fitMentioned often
- Easy to set upAlso mentioned
What they complain about
- Bluetooth drops or one bud cuts outOccasional
- Fall out or hard to fitRare
- Callers struggle to hear youRare
Get it if…
- You want Bose-level quiet without paying for the Ultra.
- You need buds that stay put.
- You switch between two devices.
Skip it if…
- You want the very best noise cancelling: the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are quieter still.
- You want hi-res Bluetooth or great calls.
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How we reached this verdict
What Hi-Fi gives them five stars and calls them a bargain for the noise cancelling, sound and fit; TechRadar gives four and a half stars for the same, noting the basic codecs, middling calls and bulky case. Owner reports come from Costco US and Canada and Takealot buyers; the main complaint there is connection drops.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, RTINGS, RTINGS, What Hi-Fi, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 31 Oct 2026How we decide