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Updated January 10, 2024·
If budget is a concern, the JLab Go Work Wireless may be more appealing due to their lower cost. However, if you prioritize noise cancellation and sound quality, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds often excel in these areas and could provide a superior listening experience. Also, if you make a lot of calls or attend virtual meetings, the JLab's with a boom microphone might offer clearer call quality, while the Bose would be preferable for an immersive audio experience during music and movies. Keep in mind the Bose earbuds may offer additional features like touch controls and a more premium build, but this comes at the cost of a higher price tag. 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
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
- The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.
Key differences
Music
8.6
5.8
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
8.8
5.3
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
6.3
The JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0
6.6
The JLab Go Work Wireless and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are both only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, though the JLab Go Work Wireless is somewhat better.
TV and Video
8.1
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.9
4.6
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
6.5 Hours
47.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has 6.5 hours of battery life. The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life.
Cost
$249
$50
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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds has a price of $249 and the JLab Go Work Wireless costs $50.
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Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and JLab Go Work Wireless both have excellent build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and the JLab Go Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | JLab Go Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bose | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.2/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 47 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 2 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 21 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.9/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.2/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7.7 Grams | 170 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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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."
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Maike Paeßens | 2021
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
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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.
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