I owned the original QC earbuds and really enjoyed them. I'm a big fan of Bose so decided to upgrade, especially with the new colors and numerous discounts available now. I chose the blue, and like the color, but they are so dark that I'd just go with black if there was an extra savings. These are a better fit and more snug than the originals. They are significantly smaller and lighter, and so is this case. This is a big plus to me as I travel frequently and need all the room I can get in my backpack. The wireless charging is gone, but that was never a feature I used, or that I even knew the originals had. I really like the sound, ANC, look and feel. Again, totally worth the upgrade at the right price.