A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II IPX4

Jabra Elite 5 IP55

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 5 has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 12.5g

Jabra Elite 5 10g

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Jabra Elite 5, at 10g are lighter than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with a difference -2.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Jabra Elite 5 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Jabra Elite 5 too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Jabra Elite 5 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 9.3mm

Jabra Elite 5 6mm

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 3.3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20000Hz

Jabra Elite 5 20000Hz

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

Jabra Elite 5 9hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 5's battery life is more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 18hours

Jabra Elite 5 27hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours, more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 9 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

Jabra Elite 5 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Has Wireless Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Jabra Elite 5 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

Jabra Elite 5 v5.2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

Jabra Elite 5 10meters

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Jabra Elite 5 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8only

Jabra Elite 5 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have 8 microphones.

Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 5 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2only

Jabra Elite 5 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Jabra Elite 5 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

Jabra Elite 5 2Years

The Jabra Elite 5 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Jabra Elite 5 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Jabra Elite 5 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Jabra Elite 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP55
	weight	12.5g	10g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	6mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	27hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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