Both their sound and noise-canceling capacity are excellent, and their performance as a headset for making calls is significantly improved over the earlier WF-1000XM3. Sony's WF-1000XM4 may not fit everybody's ears equally well, but if they do fit, they're a fantastic set of true-wireless earbuds. You can also get some limited-time discounts on a few other Bose earbuds and headphones, though the deal on the QuietComfort Earbuds is arguably the best of the bunch. Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.
However, a lot of people, including me, love the fit of Bose's StayHear ear tips. The biggest downside to the buds is that they're a little beefy and stick out of your ears. Recently, Bose released a substantial firmware update for the earbuds, adding 'full transparency with dynamic noise reduction, new modes for specific activities, Spotify Tap integration, audio controls, easier device switching - and more.' So the buds have been improving over time. Several retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy and Bose, have the QuietComfort Buds on sale for $199, matching last month's low price. And once again, they're being significantly discounted. Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds have some of the best noise-canceling out there.
