Customer Ratings & Reviews

These Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds attempt to fill in a gap that I have been wanting to fill. Even when phones eliminated headphone jacks, I used wired earbuds for as long as I could with dongles. I eventually did go wireless since it was the easiest to purchase and also allowed simultaneous charging. I hate having to make sure they are charged and dealing with Bluetooth functions. While many of us (me included) have gotten used to wireless, there is still a place for wired and the desire to have something compact that just needs to be plugged in. I use wired headphones at home but would love some compact earbuds to toss in my bag and maintain the sound quality I have become accustomed to. I have to be honest and admit that within the first first hour of owning these earbuds, I managed to damage them while changing the silicone tips. The tips are silicone but also contain a plastic connector collar. The instructions say to squeeze and peel it way to get the tip off. I was unable to get it to budge and in one of my attempts to squeeze, my nail managed to cut into the ear buds and create a rip. I was shocked because I have natural short nails and was careful to not pull too hard. I initially thought maybe it was just an impression but nope, it was a clean cut. Hopefully, Bose will sell spare tips in the future like they do for their other products because these are clearly not that sturdy or easy to avoid user error. Fit and Comfort: Over the period of 4 days, I tried to find the perfect fit by swapping out the tips and the stability wings. It felt like a huge learning curve to finding a good fit as someone who has never used Bose earbuds before and is used to the traditional round tips that go further into my ears. I read through the manual and did a lot of research to try to get a good comfortable fit. I wish there were more sizes available than the 3 included. I feel like I probably fall between two sizes because the small was too wiggly but more comfortable and the medium had a more snug fit but I was sore afterwards. The shape and design of the earbuds just don’t make it that intuitive on correct placement. There is a lot of leeway on how much rotating can be done as I try to find the best fit and position. The winning design feature of these earbuds are the stability wings. No matter what ear tip size I tried, how far I pushed the ear tips into my ears or barely put them in , the stability wings kept them in place. I can shake my head or tip my head from side to side without fear of the earbuds from budging. Initially, I scoffed at the ugly stability wings because I associated them with the sport versions of earbuds that go behind the ear and are typically clunky. These are tiny and disappear once they are behind my ear ridge. Sound: The sound is good and feels full. It is the quality I would expect from Bose. I have been using mostly audiophile level headphones the last two years and I was not disappointed with the sound from these. The earbuds don’t allow for any adjustments to the bass and other audio levels like wireless ones. I don’t often adjust them anyway so it's ok. The active noise cancelling was decent. It is definitely not the best out there but it was enough to comfortably block noises at the gym and a really loud recumbent bike. I really did like the aware setting. My voice was also enhanced so I could maintain a normal volume and didn’t feel like maybe I need to speak louder since I couldn’t hear myself to know the actual level I was speaking. One of the annoyances of wired earbuds is hearing the cable vibrate and move around. The traditional fixes that usually reduce it a bit are not included in this pair of earbuds. There is no slider at the chin to reduce movement. There is no clip for the controller. I have myself stuffing the controller into the collar of my shirt to try to reduce movement. I think I will get used to it as I was used to for the decades before wireless but unfortunately right now trying to do some chores or things that require a lot of head turning is accompanied by a lot of awareness of the cable movement noise. Controls: The controller is substantial in build and the buttons are easy to press. This unfortunately means it also is heavy and pulls the earbuds down. I wish it had a clip to assist with the weight but I guess that would also add to the weight. I am probably the happiest though that there are physical buttons. I am so tired of having to learn sequences of taps and swipes to control wireless earbuds and headphones or just plain ignoring the functionality due to lack of intuition or response. It took me less than 2 minutes to learn the controls of these earbuds. I am so thankful that the ANC, Aware and Off functions are switched by just holding the center button and that there is a voice that will let you know what function is currently being used. I hate when it is just a beep and I am spending a lot of time trying to figure out if the ANC is on or off by trying to see what I can or cannot hear. The controller holds the microphone and I found it had good sound. Even though it says you don’t have to hold it up to your mouth, if you try it is kind of difficult because it is attached to both cables as opposed to just one side. Overall, if you can find your perfect fit, these are a good option for wired earbuds. I do think they could make some improvements in future iterations that combine more advancement in tech and comfort with the ease of having a wire.

We are not going backwards, but these Bose noise canceling wired ear buds are so good! I have a lot of Bluetooth earbuds, but they need to be charged and I lose track of when I last did that, and sometimes I am out of juice and also out of luck. With these Bose wired ear buds, they need no charging! (Cue the trumpets). Many times I am listening to music/ audio book/ podcast and I’m just sitting in one spot anyway, so why not have wired earbuds? All you need is a device with a USB-C port. The noise cancellation is great. There are three modes; aware, off, quiet. To switch between the modes, just push the round button on the in-line controls. My favorite is quiet, which is noise cancellation. The sound quality is amazing. I like to use a few songs to test audio on ear buds and headphones, which are Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen and November Rain by Guns n’ Roses. These are both long songs with piano, a full orchestra backing, the works. I could really hear so much clarity with these ear buds, the sound was amazing. The volume is also easy to adjust with the in-line control, and easy to figure out. When I get a call when I’m using these, there’s no weird connection lag, I can answer the call and not miss anything the caller is saying. There are three ear bud tips included and two sizes of stability wings, which are very easy to switch around and figure out which ones fit you best. It turns out the ones that were pre-installed worked best for me. The cord for these wired ear buds is about 50” long, which is a good length. When I plug these into my phone or computer, the audio is immediate and there's no lag. The cord is thicker than the older ear buds from 10+ years ago. It’s a bit thicker, so the cord doesn’t get as tangled as those. The zipped storage case is nice and just right for containing this lightweight and easy to use option for audio. The noise cancellation on these is so good, I think I would take these on my next flight instead of my over-ear headphones, which take up so much space. These are much better than the old wired ear buds, the noise cancellation is a game changer.

This wired earbuds once again demonstrates Bose mastery in sound. The package has very limited instructions. It comes with a nice travel bag, 3 earbud cup sizes (1 installed, 2 packaged separately) and a wing replacement. Set up is pretty straight forward, you just plug into any USB-C device , and it communicates directly and you are good to go. At the time of this writing, I did plug the device into my iPhone and I have several versions of the Bose software, none of the software was able to detect the device at this time, so I don't know if there are any additional features in the future, such as a equalizer or firmware update. The instructions are very limited, it's just a few images, and everything else you kind of figure out on your own, which is very simple. The wired controller consists of 3 button, volume up, down, and a middle button. The middle button if you hold it swaps to noise cancelling (known as "Quiet") or transparency. The noise cancelling is very good as expected from Bose. We already know they excel with the low hums of a airplane or rumbling, but writing this review in a coffee shop with. chatter around me was also impressively washed out. For the sound itself, again I didn't have access to an equalizer out of the box, the sound profile is the standard sound you get from Bose. Some people like it, some people don't. I personally like it, it strikes a balance for clear voice/dialogue in youtube videos and movies, and enough rumble to make a movie feel immersive. For the audiophile you will need an equalizer of your own, or wait for Bose to update their software to have it be detected. Overall, clear medium sound stage, medium/highs are clear for voice and sweet instrumentals, and lows were a little dim but enough for an immersive experience. Highly recommended for it's well rounded profile and carrying Bose already excellent noise-cancelling abilities.

Wired earbuds may seem old school. But these work great! I have multiple devices and am always needing to manually connect to what I need, because my wireless earbuds are already connected to other devices… With these, I just plug into the USB-C port of any of my devices and I am connected with Bose quality audio, immediately. What’s in the box: Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds Soft zippered case Earbud tips (small, medium and large sizes) Stability tips/wings (medium and large sizes) There is no set up needed with these. Just plug them into your device and listen to high-quality audio, take calls, practice language lessons, etc. Extra bonus, no app is needed. Everything is controlled with the in-line controls. Besides volume up/down, there is a multifunction button. Press it once for pause/play or to answer calls. Press twice for next track or to hang up a call. Press three times for previous track and press and hold to switch between quiet, aware and no ANC modes. It’s even handier than it sounds. To get the most out of the ANC try the different ear tips. I found the ones that came on the earbuds work best for me, but that may not be the case for everyone. The little stability tips are interesting. I put them to the test, and they held while I was running and even resisted minor tugging on the wires. There are two different sizes so try those out and see which ones fit your ears best. The ANC works well. It doesn’t block all outside noise, but it does block out the fairly noisy mechanical switches on my gaming keyboard. The sound quality is really good and lives up to the Bose name, too. The downsides are wires. They do sometimes get in the way. Plus, the price just feels a bit high for wired earbuds. In summary, these are very nice, wired ANC earbuds. The sound is great and no app or pairing is needed. Just plug them in and go. They never need charging either.

Bose headsets are known for their quality and this wired, noise canceling headset is no exception! Everything about this set is top quality. Starting at the quality of the sound win no distortion or crackling at high volume. The sound is crisp with the highs and lows very clear. Important to mention is that these are noise canceling which really works well so being aware of the sourandings is key. I use these in both iOS and android phones and works flawless, it even works perfectly with my gaming laptop which recognizes it as being Bose headset. The volume controls and pause/answer that come incorporated are easy to fine though they a bit larger than I would prefer. The set comes with 3 different size bud padding which I changed to smallest size for better fit. The spare set of "wings" is slightly larger that the one it comes with though both do an excellent job at holding the buds in place specifically with increased phisycal activities. It is a USB-C connection so not for old legacy connections. There is no app for this, set but not really needed since the basic controls are in the set or the phone.

I travel a lot for work and I can't even begin to express how excited I am about these new wired ANC earbuds from Bose! For reference, my last few sets of earbuds were Bose QC's, then Bose QC Ultra, and currently the Bose QC Ultra 2's. The Ultra 2's are incredible earbuds and I've been enjoying them for the past year or so, but there's a few problems every business traveler faces. The first one is when you forget to charge them, or run out of charge mid-flight. The next one is when you're rushing to get out of the house to catch a flight and forget to throw them in your bag (this one is the worst). I've kept a very inexpensive, non-ANC set of earbuds in my bag as an emergency fallback if I forget my earbuds, but ANC on an airplane is almost a necessity for my sanity. And being wired, instead of BT, helps a lot with privacy concerns. These near wired earbuds solve all of these problems! They come in a nice, compact carrying case and the package includes multiple size ear tips and stabilizer fins that are easy to swap out and find your perfect fit. Fortunately for me, out of the box they have M ear tips and L fins, which fit me perfectly and is in line with the setup I'm used to with my other Bose earbuds. These are lightweight and feel great in the ear. No slipping after extended use and no soreness. Bose is known for their ANC and while I will give a very slight nod to the Ultra 2's for being a bit better, these are perfectly fine in their capabilities. They do a great job of blocking out sound, and the in-line controls center button switches you between ANC, Aware mode and Off. Super easy and honestly I prefer it over having to hold my finger down on the earbud to change modes. And the fact that I don't ever have to charge them means I can keep them in my travel bag and never have to worry about leaving them behind. The USB-C plug is ideal considering almost every smartphone, tablet and laptop uses that connector now. The inline controls are simple and easy to use without looking thanks to the raised buttons. Sound quality is great on both ends and with no BT signal, there's no chance of someone listening in to your conversations. If you value privacy, you need to be on a wired connection. Overall, these earbuds sound great, as usual for Bose, and the ANC is terrific. They fit comfortably and there's no ear fatigue with long duration wear. Walking, moving around, trying to intentionally get them to come loose, it doesn't matter, they don't move. I would absolutely recommend these to anyone and everyone. Especially my fellow business travelers! Thank you Bose for finally addressing this glaring gap in the wired earbud market!

I really like these new wired earbuds from Bose. They feature a USB-C connection, so they work with a wide variety of modern devices from a laptop, smartphone or portable gaming system like the ROG Xbox Ally X. I particularly like them for gaming because the wired connection provides practically zero latency compared to Bluetooth headphones. If I want to switch from one device to another, there’s no time wasted pairing. Unfortunately, I could not get them to work with my Nintendo Switch 2. This is surprising because I’ve used wireless earbuds using a USB-C dongle there with no problems in the past. If you’ve had a pair of Bose wireless earbuds in the past, then you will know if they fit you well or not. They include three different sizes of eartips and two wings. They are sweat resistant (but not waterproof). Sound quality is what you’d expect from Bose. They sound great for music, gaming, movies, and when you receive a phone call you can easily answer it with inline controls. I personally haven’t used wired earbuds in probably a decade and the nostalgia of using the inline controls to change the volume is refreshing. When I get home, I don’t have to worry about recharging them. They include a soft zippered pouch to keep them from becoming a tangled mess in your bag. In another throwback move, there is no app to initiate a setup, to change noise cancelling settings or to make equalizer adjustments. The noise cancelling is controlled via the inline controls by holding the middle button for three seconds to toggle between off, quiet, and aware. Quiet enables noise cancelling and it works very well to drown out low pitched noises like A/C or fans. Note that these are digital earbuds and according to Bose, they will not work with an analog port so a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter would not work, meaning you still need to grab the ones the flight attendants hand out for the traditional airplane entertainment systems with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Pros: - Works with a wide variety of USB-C devices - Outstanding Bose sound quality - Wired provides the lowest latency for gaming - Great Noise Canceling - Inline ANC and Volume Controls - No batteries or charging required - Includes carrying pouch - No app needed Cons: - Not compatible with traditional 3.5mm headphone jacks or adapters. - Did not work on my Switch 2 Overall – if you’re looking to go back to wired headphones but don’t want to give up the excellent sound quality and noise cancellation features of your wireless earbuds these wired buds from Bose are hard to beat.

I've been using wireless earphones for a long time now, and going back to wired feels weird but these earbuds made it very nice and comfortable. The audio quality is what you would 100% expect from Bose. Listening to lossless audio with this is very crisp and clear. It has pretty good mids and highs but I feel like the bass is lacking a bit, but keep in mind I love to have booming bass in my headphones. The ANC on this is not too bad. I feel like the ANC can be better, but it works well while walking around the city and in vehicles. When you have it on with nothing playing, you would still hear the outside world like it was just a little better than the passive ANC but when you have music playing, it's working much better. The ambient mode is called "Aware" and it works great. I can hear my surroundings with it on. The passive ANC is not bad either and it reminds me of other IEMs that I have. The physical controls are a great deviation from the horrible click and touch sensors from the wireless earphones and it works absolutely perfectly. No delays or anything and it's easy to learn because it's just like the controls on every other earphones. The mic is great and I feel like having a mic that you can hold is better than the wireless earphones that have them on the earbud itself. Comfort is really good and it isn't fatiguing. The different eartips and stability-wings also make it so much more comfortable to fit my ear better. They have a few choices included, but I found that the one already attached fit me the best. The best part? No app needed. Just literally plug and play. That's probably the best thing about this for me.

Setup The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds were about as easy to set up as any audio product I've used. I plugged them into my iPhone and laptop with USB-C, and they just worked. No Bluetooth pairing, no app setup, no firmware updates, and best of all, no charging. Bose also includes multiple ear tip and wing sizes. The default setup fit me well, but it's nice to have options. The included mesh zippered case is another nice touch for keeping everything together. Use After a few days of use, I have mixed feelings. The biggest advantage is never having to think about battery life. I could pick them up and use them instantly, whether I was connecting to my iPhone, laptop, or another USB-C device. Sound quality was definitely a highlight. Compared to many Bluetooth earbuds, the wired connection delivered fuller, richer audio. Music sounded great, voices were clear, and I enjoyed watching YouTube videos, scrolling social media, and even playing a few games. One of my favorite use cases was actually sitting on the couch while my wife watched TV. I could listen to my own content without distractions and the earbuds worked really well for that. I also enjoyed using them on walks where there wasn't much background noise. Where they fell a little short for me was noise cancellation. It's not bad, but it's not what I expect from Bose. I tested them with music, podcasts, videos, and gaming, and I could still hear quite a bit of the outside world. In quieter environments they performed better, but in louder spaces I think there are stronger options available. The wired design was also a downside at the gym. I understand the appeal of a wired product, but after years of using wireless earbuds, having a cable bouncing around while working out felt like a step back in time. Summary I think these earbuds make the most sense for someone who wants good sound quality and never wants to worry about charging batteries. The plug-and-play simplicity is refreshing, and the wired connection delivers excellent audio quality. That said, the noise cancellation was only average in my experience, and the wired design wasn't ideal for workouts. I also think the price is a little steep for what you're getting. While I appreciate the reliability of a wired option, I'd personally still choose a good set of wireless earbuds for everyday use.

- Build quality is all plastic but solid. The wires seems to be well insulated. The marking for left and right earbuds is hard to see and might as well not have it at all. The R and L is just etched in the plastic and not filled in with color. Uses a USB-C connection and it does not come with any kind of adapter. - For some reason, it was not loud with my iPhone 16; full volume sounds like a little less than mid volume. But it works just fine on my Mac and Windows machine. - Ear wings can be removed; no difference in fitment or comfort in my opinion; prefer without it though. Comes with medium and large wings and small, medium and large ear tips. It is pretty comfortable to wear once you find the right size wing and tip. - Noise cancelling is actually pretty good with three settings (Off, aware and quiet) - Inline remote works. Has up(+) and down(-) buttons for volume. Also has a middle button for play and pause (single click), double-click for skip forward, triple-click for back. You can also change the noise canceling by holding down the middle button to cycle through the 3 different modes (Off, aware and quiet). No mute button. Also would have been good to have a voice assistant button. - Sound is great; good bass, clear highs as usual for Bose. - Includes a soft case which nicely fits the earbuds and the box of extra wings and tips. - Nice to have for those times when the battery powered earbuds are not charged. Good for virtual meetings

When I heard Bose was coming out with a noise-cancelling pair of wired headphones, I was genuinely excited. It seems like most companies have abandoned this space in pursuit of wireless options, so what’s left is pretty limited. I have an older pair of wired USB-C headphones that these improve on in several ways: + + + Pros + + + • These use a molded wing-tip design which secures the in-ear part of the headphones—especially useful when walking or running. My previous models are molded and one-size-fits-all. The addition of wing tips and multiple ear tip sizes to help you dial in the best fit for your specific ears are major upgrades. • You can instantly tell the difference with the noise cancelling the minute you put them in; ambient background noise drops to near silence. My previous models do not feature this. • Decent everyday audio. For general listening and podcasts, the sound profile is clear and usable, though it won't satisfy bass enthusiasts. On tracks with prominent low end, there is a respectable punch, but it falls flat on softer basslines. Note that on bass-heavy tracks, the mids and highs can sound slightly muted and compressed. - - - Cons - - - • The microphone is where these start to lose a couple of stars. First, the in-line remote assembly where the volume controls and microphone live is noticeably larger than my older pair—easily 2–3x the size. You’d think with modern tech, this hardware would have gotten smaller, not bulkier. • The remote sits unusually low on the cable. For reference, I’m 5’11, and on my older headphones, the mic assembly hung just below my chin and above my shoulders—the ideal spot for speaking hands-free. On these, the remote hangs around the upper chest, forcing you to manually lift the mic/remote assembly toward your mouth to be heard clearly. • The microphone has a distinct tin-can quality. Voice playback sounds distorted and unnaturally high-pitched, as if aggressive digital processing is altering the audio. Backing this up, there is also a noticeable delay and slight echo effect, pointing to latency issues with the inline processing. • Overall volume output is lower compared to my older wired pairs; even maxed out, they lack the gain and volume headroom of my older wired set. * * * Nice to Know * * * • These come with a nice padded carrying case. It’s great when you need to toss them in a backpack without worrying about tangled wiring or damaged ear tips. • Cable rustle is effectively non-existent during music playback, but when taking calls or using the mic, mechanical friction from the cord moving against clothing becomes noticeably more prominent.