Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Jabra Elite 3 Active. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Jabra Elite 3 Active Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 15.2 cm -
Width 16.5 cm -
Depth 1.91 cm -
Weight 63.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g
Colour - Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Waterproof, IP55
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Personal Sound
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm - 6 mm
Features - PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Mute, volume, reject call, answer call
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Battery Type Headphone battery Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Jabra Elite 3 Active.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (using earbuds): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 recharge faster than Bose QuietControl 30.
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Jabra Elite 3 Active
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards - FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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