Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
77 Overall Score
vs
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
JBL
71 Overall Score
Scores
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Budget
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Gaming
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Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Tour One M3 Aviator | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Ear Cushion | plush cushions | Leather |
| Headband | metal | Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 122 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 94 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. | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 |
| 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 | 0.5099999904632568 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs | 70 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | Five minutes+5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 850 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.204score per dollar
vs
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator0.235score per dollar
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 77 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 44 specs.
