Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs Apple AirPods 4 with ANC

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are the better pick for noise cancellation and all-day listening. Their ANC is Bose's strongest in an earbud, and the 8.5-hour battery plus IPX4 rating suits commutes, flights and workouts. The AirPods 4 with ANC are lighter, fit more loosely, and only reach their full feature set with an iPhone. Owners rate the Bose higher, and the AirPods' open design lets in more sound than its ANC can remove.

• Choose the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds if you want the strongest noise cancellation, a secure fit with stability bands, and the longest single-charge battery.
• Choose the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancelling if you use an iPhone and want a light, open-fit earbud with hands-free Siri and easy switching across Apple devices.