Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 85t IPX4

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t'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 Jabra Elite 85t, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Elite 85t 14g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 85t by -1.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 85t have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 85t 12mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

The Jabra Elite 85t have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2.7mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

The Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

The Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is 5.5 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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 0.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 85t 20hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 85t 1hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 85t v5

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

The Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Jabra Elite 85t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 85t 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

The Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support AAC, a codec 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 a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite 85t 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Jabra Elite 85t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The Jabra Elite 85t 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

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite 85t	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	12.5g
	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	12mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	5.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	18hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
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	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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Jabra Elite 85T Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 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

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