Bose returns to wired earbuds with USB-C noise cancellation and lossless audio

What happened

Bose introduced the Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds, its first wired earbuds since 2015. They use a USB-C plug, offer active noise cancellation, and support lossless digital audio without needing an internal battery.

Why it matters

Wired earbuds with modern features have reappeared as an option for listeners who want reliable audio and don't want to manage a separate battery or worry about Bluetooth pairing. Bose positions this model as a simple plug-and-play alternative that keeps ANC and low-latency playback while avoiding the maintenance of a wireless set.

Hardware and fit

The cable measures 4.2 feet (128 cm) and ends in USB-C instead of a 3.5mm jack. Fit options include small, medium, and large silicone eartips plus medium and large stability wings to choose between comfort and a more secure fit. The buds come in Black, White Smoke, and a limited Dewdrop Mint finish, and a zippered carrying case is included.

The earbuds are rated IPX4, so they tolerate sweat, rain, and splashes but are not designed for submersion.

Noise cancellation and microphones

Audio, latency, and controls

These earbuds connect as USB Audio Class 2. Bose says they accept source input at any sample and bit rate and output playback fixed at 24‑bit/48kHz, which the company describes as supporting lossless audio listening. The direct USB-C link also aims to reduce latency for gaming, video, and content creation.

There's no companion app. Physical buttons on an inline remote control volume, playback, calls, and switching between the three ANC modes. A separate microphone on the remote is tuned to capture the user's voice while reducing cable-rub noise.

Power and trade-offs

Price and availability

Bose.com for $99. Bose lists general shipping to begin October 15. Color options are Black, White Smoke, and limited-edition Dewdrop Mint.

Who this is for

Bottom line

Bose's entry gives a mainstream brand option for modern wired listening: USB-C power and digital audio, active noise cancellation, and a battery-free workflow at a $99 price point.