Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 680NC
JBL
76 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Live 680NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.25 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | Silicone |
| Headband | Aluminum, Plastic | silicone |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 10 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones (2nd Gen), Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio, Over Ear Noise Cancelling with Mic, Up to 30 Hours of Play time, Midnight Violet - Limited Edition | LE Audio |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.9 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 2.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 0.5099999904632568 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | — | 870 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | JBL Headphones |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Bose app | JBL Headphones |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
JBL Live 680NC
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.159score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 680NC0.399score per dollar
JBL Live 680NC offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 1 of 43 specs.
