Bose QuietComfort Earbuds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Black

Two numbers get quoted for every pair of wireless earbuds and only one of them matters day to day. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Black run up to 8.5 hours in your ears, and the wireless charging case carries another two and a half full charges, which is where the headline figure of 31.5 hours comes from.

QuietComfort Earbuds Black: Where 31.5 Hours Actually Comes From

The earbuds themselves hold up to 8.5 hours. The case stores 2.5 further charges. Multiply it out and you get 31.5 hours before anything needs a wall socket — which in practice means a working week of commutes, or a long-haul flight with the return leg covered.

The number that saves you more often is the quick charge. Twenty minutes in the case returns up to three hours of playback, so a forgotten charge in the morning is a minor inconvenience rather than a silent day.

QuietComfort Earbuds Black: A Case That Charges Without a Cable

The case supports wireless charging, which sounds like a small thing until you use it. Drop the case onto the same pad your phone lives on overnight and the earbuds are simply always full. No fumbling for a cable, no port to wear out.

Wired charging over USB-C still works, and a full case takes around an hour and a half.

QuietComfort Earbuds Black: Quiet, Aware, Off

Three settings, switched with a tap. Quiet Mode applies full noise cancellation. Aware Mode opens the microphones so you can hear announcements and traffic. Off runs the earbuds with no processing at all, which extends the battery.

ActiveSense sits inside Aware Mode and steps in when a sudden loud noise arrives — a passing bus, a coffee grinder — so transparency does not mean being blasted. Details are on the official Bose QuietComfort Earbuds page.

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QuietComfort Earbuds Black: Who Black Suits

Black is the finish nobody notices, which for in-ear buds is more useful than it sounds: they sit visible on your head all day in meetings, on calls and on camera. The matte moulded finish also hides the skin oil and pocket dust that show clearly on pale earbuds.

The one drawback is retrieval. A black earbud dropped on a dark car mat or a black sofa is hard to find. Chilled Lilac, White Smoke and Petal Pink are all easier to spot, with identical hardware inside.

QuietComfort Earbuds Black: What You Are Not Getting

Worth stating plainly. This model does not include CustomTune, the technology that measures your ear canal and adapts the audio to it, and it does not include Bose Immersive Audio spatial sound. Both are reserved for the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which cost considerably more.

What you do get is Bose noise cancellation, 8.5-hour buds, a wireless case, multipoint and IPX4 protection at a much lower price. For most buyers that is the right trade.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
• Colour: Black
• Type: In-ear true wireless, active noise cancelling
• Listening Modes: Quiet, Aware and Off, with ActiveSense
• Battery Life: Up to 8.5 hours per charge
• Charging Case: Wireless charging, holds 2.5 extra charges for up to 31.5 hours total
• Charging Times: Case reaches full in about 1.5 hours; a 20-minute charge adds up to 3 hours of playback
• Water Resistance: IPX4, sweat and splash resistant
• Bluetooth: 5.3, range up to 9 m, with multipoint
• Fit: Nine combinations from three eartip sizes and three stability band sizes
• Controls: Customisable tap controls, plus built-in voice control
• App: Bose QCE app
• Finish: Moulded colour with a matte finish
• Weight: Approximately 8 g per earbud, case about 47 g
• Not Included on This Model: CustomTune and Bose Immersive Audio are exclusive to the Ultra range
• Released: 18 September 2024
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

FAQ – Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Black

Is 31.5 hours from one charge?

No, QuietComfort Earbuds Black It is 8.5 hours in the earbuds plus 2.5 more charges stored in the case, totalling 31.5 hours before you need power.

Does the case charge wirelessly?

Yes, on any standard wireless charging pad, and over USB-C as well.

Can I swim with them?

No, QuietComfort Earbuds Black IPX4 covers sweat, rain and splashes, not submersion.

How do these differ from QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?

The Ultra adds CustomTune ear calibration and Immersive Audio spatial sound. This model has neither, at a lower price.

Do they connect to two devices?

Yes, Bluetooth multipoint lets you keep a phone and a laptop connected and switch between them.

Does Totot deliver across the UAE?

Yes. We ship nationwide via Aramex for a fixed AED 10, with cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara available at checkout.