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Bose Revives the Wired Earbud With Active Noise Cancellation

A USB-C wired earbud with Bose QuietControl active noise cancellation and no battery to charge

Marco Lisi by Marco Lisi
September 29, 2026
in News, Headphones
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds worn by a model with the inline remote visible

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds

Bose has introduced the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, a USB-C wired model that brings active noise cancellation to a category most brands have left behind in favor of fully wireless designs. The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds need no pairing or charging of their own, drawing power directly from the phone or laptop they’re plugged into while still offering the kind of active noise control usually reserved for wireless models.

  • QuietControl Without the Charging Case
  • Nine Ways to Get the Fit Right
  • Part of a Wider Bose Earbud Range
  • Pricing and availability
  • Key specifications

QuietControl Without the Charging Case

At the center of the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds is Bose’s QuietControl technology, switchable between Quiet, Aware, and fully Off modes depending on how much of the outside world a listener wants to let in. Because the earbuds run entirely off the USB-C connection, there’s no battery to manage and no case to keep charged, trading some of the convenience of wireless earbuds for guaranteed power and a simpler daily routine.

Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds angled product view
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds with USB-C wired connection

Nine Ways to Get the Fit Right

Fit is a major focus for the Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, which ship with three eartip sizes and two stability band sizes for nine possible combinations, aiming to seal out noise properly regardless of ear shape. A three-button inline remote with a built-in microphone handles calls and playback without needing to touch a phone, and an IPX4 rating covers everyday sweat and light rain.

Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds front product view
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds feature QuietControl noise cancellation

Part of a Wider Bose Earbud Range

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds sit as a budget-friendly, wired counterpart to Bose’s wireless lineup, including the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, giving Bose a noise-cancelling option for listeners who prefer a wired connection, a school or office device that blocks Bluetooth, or simply want to avoid ever charging their earbuds separately.

Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds close-up of the eartips
The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds ship with nine eartip and stability band combinations

Pricing and availability

The Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are priced at $99 and are available for preorder now through Bose’s own store, in Black, White Smoke, and a limited-edition Dewdrop Mint exclusive to Bose.com.

Key specifications

  • Connection: wired USB-C, no charging or pairing required
  • Noise control: QuietControl with Quiet, Aware, and Off modes
  • Fit: 3 eartip sizes x 2 stability band sizes, 9 combinations
  • Controls: 3-button inline remote with microphone
  • Water resistance: IPX4
  • Colors: Black, White Smoke, Dewdrop Mint (limited)
  • Price: $99
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Marco Lisi is the publisher of Best of High End, part of AV Concepts BV. His path into audio started early: as a teenager he was drawn into the world of free radio, presenting shows and living immersed in music every day. In his early twenties he ran his own production studio for five years, creating jingles and commercials — hands-on training in sound design, pro-audio workflows, and critical listening through studio monitors that still shapes how he evaluates gear today. He also spent years DJing in clubs before moving into publishing, first at two earlier online magazines before founding Best of High End. His hi-fi and home cinema passion was inherited from his father, an inveterate system-swapper. Marco's first setup — a confirmation gift — paired AKAI separates with entry-level Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a brand he stayed loyal to for years as his system grew from stereo into full surround and home cinema. Like many enthusiasts, he went through an extended "audiophile" phase chasing the next upgrade, before settling into a more grounded view: gear as a means to enjoy music and film, not an end in itself. Years of critical listening have given him a well-trained ear — the ability to characterize a system or pinpoint a change in the chain quickly and accurately. Just as important, his teaching background (a Belgian "regent" degree in Dutch language) gives him the tools to translate those listening impressions into clear, readable writing.

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