Bose QuietComfort true-wireless NC headphones (Soapstone)

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds conform to your ears for a secure fit that avoids painful pressure points. The first wire-free earbuds with legendary Bose noise cancellation The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds cancel noise better than any other in-ears I've ever tried. I'm not surprised Bose is the best - after all, they pioneered and popularized the very idea of noise-cancelling headphones. But frankly I am surprised that a pair of earbuds are capable of knocking out noise this well. Music plays wirelessly via Bluetooth? 5.1 - the latest and most reliable version of the popular wireless technology. And there's no cord connecting the two sweatproof earbuds, making them a convenient choice for work, exercise, or listening on the go. Bose's famous super-comfortable fit and relaxed sound make them a pleasure to use. Dial in the perfect amount of noise cancellation You have precise control over how much external noise these earbuds block out. Just tap the left earbud twice to select between a high or low level of noise cancellation. Or choose a third option, transparency mode, which uses the built-in mics to pick up external sounds and voices. The free, downloadable Bose Music app for Apple? and Android(tm) offers even more control. You can step through 11 discrete levels of the noise cancellation, based on how loud it is around you. My first impression: noise-cancelling delivers serious "wow" factor In the past, I've used a handful of earbuds that I'd say were "very good" at hushing external distractions - in most cases it's more like "good enough." If I play music, the noise cancellation allows me to tune out the noise around me. But these Bose earbuds were the first in-ears that I'd say could rival the noise cancellation in over-ear headphones. Here's what I mean: To test noise-cancelling earbuds, I'll often listen to podcasts while mowing the grass. About the best I can usually expect is to keep the volume at safe listening levels and still understand what the hos