Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, superb noise cancellation, and rich, clear sound quality. Many users highlight the long battery life and improved build quality over previous generations, though a few report issues with connectivity, a finicky volume control, and popping noises during turbulence. Overall, they are highly recommended for travel, work, and immersive listening, despite some minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Superb noise cancellation
- Rich and clear sound quality
- Long battery life
- Improved build quality
Cons
- Connectivity drops and pairing issues
- Finicky touch volume control
- Popping noises during turbulence
- No PC app for customization
- Short included cables
JBL Tune 670NC
Most users love these JBL headphones, praising excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and long battery life—many report great value for the price. One reviewer had a defective unit with no sound in one ear. A few users appreciate the easy controls, foldable design, and app connectivity. Overall, sentiment is strongly positive with a minor quality control concern.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Great value for price
Cons
- Potential defective unit (no sound in one ear)
- No answers to Q&A questions
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | JBL Tune 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | soft ear cushions |
| Headband | metal | padded headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 32 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 1.2192000150680542 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of battery life | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
JBL Tune 670NC offers 12.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
