JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
JLab
55 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
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Music
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Specifications
| JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.24 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Faux Leather | Protein Leather |
| Headband | Faux Leather | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 35 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 2★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| 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 |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Other | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 2.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min = 2.5 hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (78th percentile)
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
Pricing
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK420.523score per dollar
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra0.252score per dollar
JLab JBuds Open HBJBUDSOPRBLK42 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.
