Let's start with the biggest concern: sound quality.

These sound great. Plugged directly into my MacBook they sound pretty flat, similar to my Sonys. I use an EQ in Apple Music with the Sonys because, while they're great for editing, I don't particularly enjoy their sound signature for music.

These Bose earbuds are no different which is actually a good thing for me. I get a sound profile that works for editing on the go and I can use the exact same EQ preset I use with my Sonys for music. I might tweak it a little, but having one preset that works for both is much easier.

For anyone who isn't enjoying the sound, I've included the EQ I use along with my MacBook's audio settings. I was worried I'd be disappointed by the sound after seeing reviews mentioning issues with Apple devices. But with the EQ applied, these are definitely great. Honestly, I prefer tuning the sound myself rather than sticking with a default sound signature.

All I have besides my MacBook is an older iPhone with Lightning so unfortunately I can only test these with my MacBook for now. I'm not sure whether Android devices recognize the earbuds and automatically apply some kind of EQ, as some reviews mention that they sound great out of the box on Android.