Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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.

In comparison to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 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 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by -1.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have sweat resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 2 18hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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 many times before recharging the case itself.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 6 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 2 8only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8,000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP57
	weight	12.5g	10.8g
	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	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	24hours
	charge time	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	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	✗	8,000Hz
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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro Review In Detail

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

Highest Mic Frequency

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included