Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
JBL Sense Lite
JBL
61 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | 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 | 0.01 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 | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Bose app | JBL Headphone App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
JBL Sense Lite
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong battery (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.236score per dollar
vs
JBL Sense Lite0.298score per dollar
JBL Sense Lite offers 1.3x better value for money
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
JBL Sense Lite
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
