Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
JBL Tune 670NC
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) receive generally positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, effective noise cancellation, and good sound quality. Many users find them a significant upgrade from older models, praising the lightweight design and long battery life. However, there are notable complaints about build quality feeling cheaper than predecessors, connectivity issues, and a lack of battery level indication without the app. Some users also report that the noise cancellation is not as strong as expected, especially compared to Sony competitors, and that the controls are less intuitive than previous versions.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Effective noise cancellation
- Good sound quality
- Lightweight and compact design
- Long battery life
Cons
- Build quality feels cheap and flimsy
- Connectivity and Bluetooth issues
- No battery level indicator without app
- Noise cancellation weaker than expected
- Controls less intuitive than previous models
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 2nd Gen | 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 min for 2.5 hours playback | 5min=3hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 690 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
JBL Tune 670NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.