


Though they did stay put, we will say that it took a bit of time to feel like they were safe on our ears. We put that staying power to the test (and the IPX4 water resistance), performing jumping jacks, jumping around, speed walking and cycling on a Peloton bike. That seal is critical for sound performance but also to make sure the QuietComfort Earbuds stay in your ear. And once you find the right size for your ear, they’ll fit snugly and provide a bit of passive noise cancellation, thanks to the tight seal.

First off, they feel very sturdy, though they do have some stretch to them. Essentially, it’s the ear tip and wingtip that are molded as one piece. The big feature here is the StayHear Max Tip.

It’s harder to forget these are in your ears after the first few wears, you’ll also feel that something was in your ears after removing them.īut Bose paid more attention to staying power. AirPods, for instance, are nearly 3 grams lighter, and the same goes for Galaxy Buds Live. It’s quite comfortable, but you’ll definitely notice them in your ears, as they’re pretty heavy for true wireless earbuds. Interestingly enough, like stems on AirPods or AirPods Pro, the QuietComfort Earbuds’ oval outer plate sits vertically, facing down. You’ll place the ear tip in and then push the wingtip into your ear it should all happen pretty naturally. So they’re a little large, but if anything it gives you more surface area to work with when placing them in your ears. Bose includes three sizes of the StayHear Max Tip in the box we recommend trying out all three (and don’t be alarmed if one ear is a different size than the other). The portion facing your ear has an ear tip and a wingtip that fits snugly in your ear. There’s a Bose logo splattered across the front on the matte finish. They’re quite large and have a long oval build that sticks out of your ear. The best way to describe the QuietComfort Earbuds’ build: noticeable.
