Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
What Buyers Say
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Jabra earbuds receive mixed feedback. Users praise the multipoint connectivity for seamlessly switching between work calls and music, making them ideal for remote work. However, a significant complaint is the aggressive sleep mode that causes audio delays after brief silences, rendering them frustrating for video and voice chat. While some find them worth the price, others warn of persistent firmware update issues and a design flaw that has plagued Jabra products for years.
Pros
- Multipoint connectivity for work and music
- Seamless call switching between devices
- Great for remote work and Teams
- Comfortable alternative to headsets
- Good sound quality when active
Cons
- Aggressive sleep mode causing audio delays
- Audio cutouts after brief silence
- Frustrating for video and voice chat
- Persistent firmware update issues
- Design flaw present for years
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Scores
Specifications
| Jabra Evolve2 Buds | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 6 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 80 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 8 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | 20 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 25 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Jabra Evolve2 Buds
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 2 of 7 usage categories and 2 of 38 specs.
