Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
JBL Junior 320BT
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation, comfort, and sound quality. Users praise the immersive audio and long battery life, though some note issues with connectivity, touch controls, and comfort compared to previous models. A few mention the high price and occasional quality control problems, but overall, most consider them a worthwhile investment.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Superb comfort for long wear
- Rich, immersive sound quality
- Long battery life
- Sleek, lightweight design
Cons
- High price point
- Connectivity issues
- Touch controls sometimes unresponsive
- Comfort less than previous models
- Battery drain in standby
JBL Junior 320BT
The JBL Junior 320BT headphones are well-liked by parents for their comfort, sound quality, and kid-friendly features like volume limits and parental controls via the app. Users appreciate the long battery life and easy connectivity, though some note the build feels a bit fragile and the app can be clunky initially. Overall, they are seen as a great first pair of headphones for children.
Pros
- Comfortable fit for kids
- Great JBL sound quality
- Volume limit for ear safety
- Parental controls via app
- Long battery life
Cons
- Feels a bit cheap and fragile
- App can be clunky initially
- Sound not exceptional
- May need careful handling
Scores
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Junior 320BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | soft over-ear cups |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | 12mm thick soft pad on the headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 75 dB | 80 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 81 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. | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.5099999904632568 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 500 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX0 | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra (890101-0100)
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
JBL Junior 320BT
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
Pricing
JBL Junior 320BT offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 44 specs.
