Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Review
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II arrived in late 2022 as Bose’s second-generation flagship true wireless earbuds, and the product made one priority very clear from the start: noise cancellation. Bose redesigned the earbuds from the original QuietComfort Earbuds, pairing a smaller body with CustomTune sound calibration, which measures the ear canal when the buds are inserted and adjusts noise cancellation and sound output accordingly. The result, according to several expert reviewers, is arguably the strongest in-ear active noise cancellation available. At the same time, the QuietComfort Earbuds II also carry known weaknesses: battery life trails some rivals, the companion app feels inconsistent, and connectivity issues appear frequently across customer reviews. Amazon customer ratings sit at 3.9 out of 5 across 15,828 reviews, a score that captures both the enthusiasm for the ANC performance and the frustration with software quirks.
Expert opinion is unusually consistent about the headline feature. TheTestedHub named the QuietComfort Earbuds II a best-for-ANC pick and measured an average of 34 dB of noise attenuation across test frequencies. PCMag awarded the earbuds an Editors’ Choice and said they set a new standard for in-ear active noise cancellation. Tom’s Guide called the noise cancellation unbeatable, while CNET described it as best-in-class. That level of agreement is rare among wireless earbuds. The reviews also converge on the trade-offs: below-average battery longevity for the category, a Bose Music app that lags behind Sony’s experience, and no wireless charging. This review combines product details, expert testing, and verified customer feedback to show how the earbuds perform outside the lab.
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Design, Fit, and Build
The physical redesign is one of the QuietComfort Earbuds II’s clearest improvements over the first generation. Bose reduced the earbuds by roughly 30 percent compared with the previous model, and the case became about 40 percent smaller. Tom’s Guide describes the buds as more practical and attractive, with a mix of glossy and matte finishes on the Triple Black version. PCMag notes that the earpieces sit in the charging case in a way that makes them easier to grab than many true wireless designs. The oval silicone ear tips and stability bands create a ridge around each earbud, giving your fingers something secure to hold when removing them.
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The dimensions support the compact impression. Each earbud measures 1.2 by 0.68 by 0.88 inches and weighs 0.21 ounces. The charging case measures 2.61 by 2.34 by 1.05 inches and weighs 2.1 ounces. That is still larger than some ultra-minimal cases, but CNET found it genuinely pocketable and smaller than Bose’s previous effort. The charging case uses USB-C and strong magnets to keep the earbuds seated. It does not support wireless charging, which PCMag and CNET both list as a limitation.
Bose includes what it calls the Fit Kit: three sizes of soft silicone ear tips and three sizes of stability bands. The idea is to mix and match tips and bands until the seal feels secure. Bose also cautions in the product listing that tip size and proper wear matter. If the earbud tips do not match your ear canals or the headset is not worn correctly, sound quality and call performance may suffer. That instruction is important because fit experiences are split. Many customers say the earbuds
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- Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear