A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II IPX4

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

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

Having a value of IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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.

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 12.5g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

JBL Tune 225TWS have a weight of 9.8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, at 12.5g are heavier than the JBL Tune 225TWS by of 2.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Tune 225TWS are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS 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.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JBL Tune 225TWS have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, and JBL Tune 225TWS have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 9.3mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

The JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2.7mm , as many tend to believe 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 deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

The JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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 II's battery life is more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 18hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Tune 225TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 2 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Tune 225TWS's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

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

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

JBL Tune 225TWS have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Tune 225TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Tune 225TWS

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tune 225TWS 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 II 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8only

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

The JBL Tune 225TWS have 4 microphones.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II microphones are 8, more than that of JBL Tune 225TWS by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

With the JBL Tune 225TWS, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The JBL Tune 225TWS support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	JBL Tune 225TWS
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	✗
	weight	12.5g	9.8g
	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	9.3mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	105dB/mW
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	20hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	4only
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	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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