IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference of 2.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite Active 75t's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. Jabra Elite Active 75t sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 3.3mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 1.5 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Elite Active 75t's case has a full charge of 28 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 Active 75t by 10 hours
It takes 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t'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,
less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.3 hours
Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Jabra Elite Active 75t support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Active 75t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Active 75t will work well with your iPad.
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 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.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones. While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. Jabra Elite Active 75t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency. Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 run but would still want to hear traffic. Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite Active 75t support the find earbuds feature.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them. Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too 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. Jabra Elite Active 75t support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 Jabra Elite Active 75t have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Jabra Elite Active 75t come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
