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 refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are lighter than the Jabra Elite 85t by -1.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have sweat resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2'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

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 85t's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. 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 taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Jabra Elite 85t have ANC allowing 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Jabra Elite 85t and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds 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 tone down ambient noise instead of actively 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, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which means 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 85t 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce 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 shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 85t 5.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

The 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 have to charge the device less often.

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 time, 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 has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended 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 ✗

Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place 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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

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 movement 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

Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance connecting 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite 85t will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 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 ✓

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

Jabra Elite 85t 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones.

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

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite 85t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The 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 lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t support the find earbuds feature.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, 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

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 85t 2Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

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 ✓

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

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 85t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers 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