Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
90 Overall Score
vs
JBL Sense Pro
JBL
70 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Travel
Calls
Music
Gaming
Commute
Fitness
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | JBL Sense Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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★ | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 16.200000762939453 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 92 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP | HFP 1.9, A2DP, AVRCP |
| 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 min for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 18 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri |
| 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 Pro
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen0.359score per dollar
vs
JBL Sense Pro0.435score per dollar
JBL Sense Pro offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
