Bose QuietComfort Earbuds vs JBL Live Pro+ TWS - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the QuietComfort Earbuds from Bose and the JBL Live Pro+ TWS.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the JBL Live Pro+ TWS is longer here with 7,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 6,0 hours, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. Here the JBL Live Pro+ TWS* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 28,0 hours. With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, the battery life is up to 18,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds*: 15,0 minutes Ladezeit für 2,0 hours Akkulaufzeit
• JBL Live Pro+ TWS*: 10,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

The charging stations from both headphones can also be charged wirelessly. This is often referred to as Qi charging. Here, the case can be placed on a Qi charging station and will charge completely without a wired connection.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

The active noise cancellation function is becoming increasingly important, but this is by far not supported by every headphone. Here we have Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC) on board for both headphones, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and JBL Live Pro+ TWS.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds* here offers 4 pieces per side more than the JBL Live Pro+ TWS with 3 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Beide TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich funktionieren über Bluetooth. Je höher die Version, desto besser ist es für die Qualität in der Übertragung und auch dem Energieverbrauch. Die beiden Kopfhörer unterscheiden sich hier. Der 5.1 hat Bluetooth 5.1. Bei dem JBL Live Pro+ TWS gibt es Bluetooth 5.0. Damit ist der Bose QuietComfort Earbuds* mit dem bessern und neuern Bluetooth-Standard ausgerüstet.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.