Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

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

Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds's rating is read as, the first value 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 can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the JBL Wave 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

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 3.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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

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

Wingtips Included

JBL Wave 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 each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Wave Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The JBL Wave Buds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

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

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1.3mm , many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds'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 make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates 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 implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 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 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 less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 2 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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 JBL Wave Buds by 6 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

JBL Wave Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of JBL Wave Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , 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

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 6 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use 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.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

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

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly 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 JBL Wave Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	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	8mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds 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

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

Mic Sensitivity

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