Jabra Evolve2 Buds Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Evolve2 Buds IP54

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating for solids indicates 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 can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10.8g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are heavier than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds by of 1.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

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

Wingtips Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Evolve2 Buds's 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 6mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 earbuds, the unit size determines 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 Evolve2 Buds 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device 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 means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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

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Battery Life

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 10hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 Evolve2 Buds by 4 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 Evolve2 Buds 21hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case has a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Evolve2 Buds by 3 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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.

Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds use USB TYPE-C, a 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Evolve2 Buds v5.2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 Evolve2 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 20meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters

Has Aac

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Evolve2 Buds will work well with your MacBook. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✗

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 Evolve2 Buds 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 8,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, 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 Evolve2 Buds 80Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful 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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 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 just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, 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 Evolve2 Buds . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 2Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Evolve2 Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Jabra Evolve2 Buds	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	10.8g	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	10hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	20meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	8,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	80Hz	✗
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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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