Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020

Bose
88 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tune Buds 2

JBL Tune Buds 2

JBL
77 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020

78 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.

Pros
  • Excellent noise cancellation
  • Great sound quality
  • Comfortable fit
  • Customizable EQ
  • Sweat resistant
Cons
  • Build quality issues (plastic case)
  • Occasional disconnections
  • Beeping sound reported
  • Not waterproof
  • Heavier than AirPods Pro
👍 Noise cancellation 8
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Comfort and fit 8
👎 Build quality 2
👍 Battery life 4
👎 Connectivity issues 2

JBL Tune Buds 2

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Scores

Budget
Bose
90
JBL
81
Gaming
Bose
80
JBL
73
Travel
Bose
78
JBL
69
Calls
Bose
78
JBL
68
Commute
Bose
76
JBL
75
Music
Bose
76
JBL
63
Fitness
Bose
72
JBL
46

Specifications

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020JBL Tune Buds 2
Design
Form Factorin-earin-ear
Wearing Styletrue wirelesstrue wireless
Ear TipsSmall, Medium, LargeLarge, Medium, Small
Weight0.08 kg0.05 kg★
Audio
Driver Typedynamicdynamic
Driver Size—10 mm★
Drivers11
Freq Min—20 Hz★
Freq Max—20 kHz★
Impedance—16 Ω
Sensitivity—100 dB★
Max SPL—95 dB★
Hi-Res Audio✓★✗
CodecsaptX AdaptiveSBC, AAC
SurroundSpatial AudioSpatial Audio
Noise Control
ANC✓✓
ANC Typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency✓✓
Connectivity
Wireless✓✓
Bluetooth5.35.3
ProfilesA2DP, HFPA2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.5
Multipoint✓✓
Range9.100000381469727 m★—
Earbud Battery
Battery Life6 hrs10 hrs★
Charge Time3 hrs2 hrs★
Fast Charging20 Minutes for 2 Hours—
ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Case Battery
Case Battery18 hrs36 hrs★
Case ChargingUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging✓★✗
Capacity—68 mAh★
Microphone
Microphone✓✓
Mic Count46★
NC Mic✓✓
Features
Voice AssistantSiri, Google AssistantGoogle Assistant
Touch Controls✓✓
AppBose appJBL Headphones App
Volume Limiting✗✗
Gaming Mode✗✗
Bone Conduction✗✗
Water ResistanceIPX4IP54

Pros & Cons

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020

  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile

JBL Tune Buds 2

  • Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong sound (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average build (34th percentile)

Pricing

JBL Tune Buds 2 is £157 cheaper (3.7x less).

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00200.404score per dollar
vs
JBL Tune Buds 21.299score per dollar

JBL Tune Buds 2 offers 3.2x better value for money

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020

JBL Tune Buds 2

Verdict

★ Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020

Scores 88 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 41 specs.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 Better at:

CallsMusicBudgetGamingTravelFitness

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