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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 |
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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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
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
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 .
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Jabra Elite 5, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
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.
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.
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support the find earbuds feature.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.