Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
85 Overall Score
vs
JBL Sense Lite
JBL
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) receive mostly positive feedback for their clear, rich sound and comfortable fit. However, a few users report issues with noise cancellation effectiveness, one earbud not fitting snugly, and charging problems. Overall, the majority of reviewers are satisfied, praising the premium quality and sound.
Pros
- clear and crisp sound
- comfortable fit
- premium build quality
- effective noise reduction
- good call quality
Cons
- noise cancelling not effective
- right earbud fit issue
- charging problems
- sudden loud noise pops
Sound quality 6
Comfort 3
Noise cancelling 3
Build quality 2
Fit 1
Charging 1
JBL Sense Lite
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | JBL Sense Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | open-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless with Ear Clip/Hook |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | 0.08 kg | 0.02 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 86 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours | 10 Minutes for 3 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 32 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Built-In Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | JBL Headphone App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
JBL Sense Lite
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-00500.371score per dollar
vs
JBL Sense Lite0.435score per dollar
JBL Sense Lite offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 40 specs.
