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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize noise cancellation and sound quality, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds offer superior performance but at a higher cost. On the other hand, if you're looking for earbuds more suitable for an active lifestyle, such as working out, the Jabra Elite Active 75t are more rugged and sweat-resistant with a more secure fit. They also offer good sound quality, though not on par with the Bose. The Jabra might be a more budget-friendly choice without as much noise cancellation prowess as the Bose. Consider how you'll use the earbuds and if the higher price for Bose is justifiable for their enhanced features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
- Very good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jabra Elite Active 75t
- Best in class for exercise
- Excellent for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Gaming
8.8
5.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
TV and Video
8.1
5.3
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.9
8.3
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Jabra Elite Active 75t are both very good for noise reduction, though the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is somewhat better.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.5 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Jabra Elite Active 75t has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
$163
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$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the Jabra Elite Active 75t costs $163.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
5.1
5.2
The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
5.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Jabra Elite Active 75t is poor.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and Jabra Elite Active 75t both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the Jabra Elite Active 75t compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | Jabra Elite Active 75t |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $163 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | Jabra | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | February 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Soundguys
Christian Thomas | October 2023
"Bose put the time in to fix the major issues with the previous earbuds, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are very befitting of its price point. While you might be tempted to save a few bucks and go with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II on sale, fight the urge. There are enough upgrades here to justify the newer model."
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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