Wireless Earbuds · owner-verdict comparison

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs EAH-AZ100: what real owners say

Real owners rate these about evenly: 55% of 130 Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds owners recommend it, vs 55% of 233 for the EAH-AZ100.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

55%of 130 owners recommend
55% recommend · 13% neutral · 32% don't
Owners praise
  • Class-leading noise cancellation, widely called the best in earbuds
  • Rich, immersive sound quality
  • Comfortable, secure fit for gym, cycling, and running
Owners complain about
  • Static, crackling, and buzzing noises in the earbuds
  • Bluetooth disconnects and connectivity issues
  • Bass-heavy stock tuning can sound harsh
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EAH-AZ100

55%of 233 owners recommend
55% recommend · 26% neutral · 19% don't
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What Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds owners say

“They’re my instant new favorite. I’ve never had ear buds that fit more securely without discomfort, the ANC really is amazing, and the sound quality is top-shelf.”
— @Thegonagle on YouTube
“These Gen 2s hit a home run. They are phenomenal for ANC. Music quality is superb.”
— @TormentedTantalus on YouTube
“I wish Bose would fix the microphone during calls most people tell me they hear excessive noise when I am on a call if I am in a noisy environment”
— @ait0317 on YouTube

What EAH-AZ100 owners say

“EAH-AZ100 is in another league”
— Master_Cartoonist_16 on Reddit
“I love them, got them $80 off.”
— Harkwit on Reddit
“I felt the same as well. These are so overrated”
— 1ElectricalZ1 on Reddit