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Updated April 11, 2024·
If noise cancellation and audio quality are top priorities, especially during air travel or exercise, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II may suit you better due to their superior noise isolation and sound quality. However, if budget is a concern and you frequently make calls, the Jabra Elite 4 is more cost-effective and has very good mic quality. Both are sweatproof and offer good portability, but Jabra offers slightly longer battery life. The Jabra lacks an app equalizer and lacks virtual surround, unlike the Bose, so for customizable sound and a more immersive experience, the Bose might be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Jabra Elite 4
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.4
6.6
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good for music, while the Jabra Elite 4 is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
8.8
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
8.6
The Jabra Elite 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1
7.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Jabra Elite 4 is good.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite 4 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$100
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Jabra Elite 4 costs $100.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.5
5.4
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Jabra Elite 4 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
6.2
6.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Jabra Elite 4 are both only fair for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.2
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Jabra Elite 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Jabra Elite 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II | Jabra Elite 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 6.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | 21 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 4.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
Jabra Elite 4
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Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Jabra Elite 4 is a good midrange option with solid isolation and aptX codec for Android. It sounds consumer friendly from the box and the app has some EQ to adjust to taste. Some included luxuries include multipoint, sidetone, and Spotify Tap"
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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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