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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and noise cancellation for long flights or quiet listening, the Bose QuietComfort 45 would be better due to their higher comfort and noise isolation ratings. However, if you're active and need earbuds that are sweatproof, dustproof, and more portable for exercise, the Jabra Elite Active 75t would suit you better. The Bose has a slightly better overall sound quality, but the Jabra offers more secure fit accessories for active uses. The Bose also has longer battery life for extended use, whereas the Jabra supports wireless charging, which could be more convenient for quick topping up. Remember, the Bose comes at a premium price compared to the more affordable Jabra. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
Key differences
Music
6.4
5.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is only fair for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Phone Calls
8.0
5.2
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.3
5.9
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
10.0
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is very good.
Battery
22.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$163
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The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has a price of $260 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Jabra Elite Active 75t has excellent build quality, while the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.8
5.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both poor for TV and video.
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How the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose Quiet Comfort 45 | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 22.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 235.8 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
Jabra Elite Active 75t
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Tom's Guide
Alex Bracetti | November 2022
"Audio is spacious and warm, delivering just the right amount of boom to kickstart your workouts without compromising the mids and highs. Battery life (both on a single charge and the charging case) is superior to all AirPods models. The extremely durable shell also reassures you that it’s going to take more than some severe environmental conditions to damage these buds."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
About Jabra
Jabra is a subsidiary of GN Store Nord, a 150-year-old Danish company that specializes in the manufacturing of hearing aids, headsets and earphones. Jabra has a focus on fit and comfort and quality control over everything else. According to Peter Karstromer, Jabras CEO, they “design and engineer technology that frees people to work, live and communicate how and where they want to, equipping them with the tools to live their life to a new rhythm”.
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