A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II IPX4

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Having a value of 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.

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 12.5g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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 better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are resistant to sweat

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JBL Tour Pro 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both JBL Tour Pro 2, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery life is 6 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not 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

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

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

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 12 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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.

JBL Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8only

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have 8 microphones.

While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support the find earbuds feature.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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 A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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