Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and JBL Wave. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g
Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Triple black White
Body Material Plastic -
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9.14 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL Wave.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
Features ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode -
MICROPHONE Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Controls Volume -
CABLE Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Features Touch control -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 6 hours 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 1 hour 2 hours Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II recharge faster than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II JBL Wave
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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