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Bose QuietComfort vs JBL Tour One M2

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • Up to 24 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth and wired connection.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • 15 minutes provides up to 4 hours.
KSh 30,000In Stock
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JBL Tour One M2

JBL Tour One M2

  • Over-ear design surrounds your ears.
  • 278 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Can stay connected to two devices.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 31,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The JBL Tour One M2 is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 50 hours) and has virtual surround sound and a foldable design for travel, while the Bose QuietComfort Headphones only costs KSh 1,000 less.

Fit

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Removable protein-leather cushions
JBL Tour One M2
Cushioned ear cups

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
235.9 g
JBL Tour One M2
278 g per earbud

Battery life

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Up to 24 hours per charge
JBL Tour One M2
Up to 50 hours

Two devices

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Connects to two devices at once
JBL Tour One M2
Stays connected to two devices

Connections

Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Bluetooth
JBL Tour One M2
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

  • Lower price: KSh 30,000 (vs KSh 31,000).
  • Connects to two devices at once.

JBL Tour One M2

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 50 hours (vs 24 hours).
  • Virtual surround sound.
  • Folds for travel.

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PriorityBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
FitRemovable protein-leather cushionsCushioned ear cups
Weight235.9 g278 g per earbud
Battery lifeUp to 24 hours per chargeUp to 50 hours
ConnectionsBluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Charging15 minutes provides up to 4 hoursYes
SoftwareWorks with the Bose appWorks with the JBL Headphones app

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
BrandBoseJBL
ModelQuietComfort HeadphonesTour One M2
AnnouncedSeptember 20232023
TypeOver-Ear Wireless HeadphonesOver-Ear Wireless Headphones

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Weight0.520 lb278g per earpiece
Dimensions7.68 × 6.18 × 3.15 inches (H × W × D)—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Battery LifeUp to 24 hoursUp to 50 hours; up to 30 hours with ANC on; up to 50 hours with ANC off
Charging Time2.5 hours2 hours from empty
Fast Charging15 minutes provides up to 4 hoursYes
Charging Port—USB-C
Wireless Charging—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
ConnectionBluetooth; wired audio cable with inline microphoneBluetooth and wired 3.5 mm audio cable
Multipoint ConnectionTwo devicesYes
Connector2.5 mm headphone input; 3.5 mm source plug3.5 mm audio cable
App SupportBose appJBL Headphones app
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
Cable Length—No audio cable

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Voice AssistantConnected phone assistant, including Siri, via multifunction buttonConnected-device voice assistant; configurable through JBL Headphones app
Special Features—Supports Auracast, Foldable, Detachable Cable

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Active Noise CancellationActive noise cancellation; Quiet Mode and Custom ModesTrue Adaptive Noise Canceling
Transparency / Ambient ModeAware ModeAmbient Aware, TalkThru
Audio FeaturesAdjustable EQ through Bose appJBL Legendary Pro Audio Sound, Voice Aware
Drivers—40 mm dynamic drivers
Frequency Response—10 Hz–40 kHz passive; 10 Hz–22 kHz active
Impedance—32Ω
Spatial Audio—Spatial Sound
Microphones—7 microphones

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Case TypeNot applicableNo charging case
Case Battery Life——
Case Charging——
Case Charging Port——
Case Wireless Charging——
Case Dimensions——
Case Weight——
Case Water & Dust Resistance——
Case Features——

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsRemovable protein-leather cushionsCushioned ear cups
Controls—Controls on Ear Cups?

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2
Headphones / EarbudsBose QuietComfort HeadphonesJBL Tour One M2 Headphones
Charging CaseNo charging caseNo charging case
Charging CableUSB-A to USB-C cable, 12 inchesUSB Type-C charging cable
Audio CableAudio cable with inline microphone3.5 mm audio cable
Ear Tips / AccessoriesCarry caseCarrying Case
DocumentationSafety sheetWarranty / Warning (W / !); Quick Start Guide / Safety Sheet (S / i)

Similarities

  • Both work with a companion app.
  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the JBL Tour One M2 is the better buy; the Bose QuietComfort Headphones makes sense if price matters most, as it costs less.

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