JLab Epic Lab Edition
JLab
69 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Work
Commute
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| JLab Epic Lab Edition | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | — | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | — | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | hybrid | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | HSP/HFP/A2DP/AVRCP | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 56 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 minutes = 1.5 hours of playtime | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 3★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | JLab App | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | — |
Pros & Cons
JLab Epic Lab Edition
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 42 specs.