Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
Bose
84 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live Buds 3
JBL
84 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Fitness
Calls
Gaming
Commute
Music
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100 | JBL Live Buds 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.07 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 97 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds - True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation and Mic, USB-C Charging, IPX4 Rating, Up to 8.5 Hours of Playtime, Black | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adjustable | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | Bluetooth 5 |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs | 10 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 3 Hours | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 29.5 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 60 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose QCE app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP55 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 888507-0100
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
JBL Live Buds 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: JBL Live Buds 3
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.