Jabra Elite Active 75T Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite Active 75t IP57

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank 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 represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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.

In comparison 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

Weight

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10.1g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the Jabra Elite Active 75t by of 2.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

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

Wingtips Included

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t are resistant to sweat

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Elite Active 75t have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

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

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite Active 75t 6mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Jabra Elite Active 75t driver unit is 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable 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

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

The Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human 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 Active 75t 7.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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 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 earbuds, they get a little less playing 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

Jabra Elite Active 75t 28hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a full charge of 28 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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

Charge Time

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2.3hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It requires 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended 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

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t, 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 Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite Active 75t v5

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Active 75t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

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

Has Aac

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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 provides 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 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 Active 75t ✗

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 Active 75t 4only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 100Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

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.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite Active 75t support the find earbuds feature.

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

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 Active 75t 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily 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 Active 75t . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite Active 75t	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	10.1g	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	6mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	18hours
	charge time	2.3hours	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	4only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
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 Active 75T 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

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest 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

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included