Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
89 Overall Score
vs
JBL Sense Lite
JBL
55 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong mic (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33th percentile)
- Below average build (33th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 39 specs.
