Controls
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
- Touch controls for everyday use
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Touch controls for playback
Headphones comparison
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen vs JBL Tour Pro 3
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
KSh 34,400In Stock | 02  JBL Tour Pro 3
KSh 33,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen if you want faster recharging (20 minutes). Choose the JBL Tour Pro 3 if you want IP55 water resistance, longer battery life (up to 44 hours) and a lighter build (5.6 g each).
Fit
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
- Silicone ear tips in S, M
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Ear tips included
Weight
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
- 7.3 g per earbud
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- 5.6 g per earbud
Battery life
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
- Up to 6 hours per charge
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Up to 33 hours with the case
Noise cancellation
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
- Adjustable noise cancellation
- JBL Tour Pro 3
- Noise cancellation
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen
- Recharges faster: 20 minutes (vs 2 hours).
- Case type: Wireless charging case.
- aptX Adaptive hi-res Bluetooth codec support.
JBL Tour Pro 3
- IP55 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
- Longer rated battery life: up to 44 hours (vs 6 hours).
- Lighter: 5.6 g each (vs 7.3 g).
- Lower price: KSh 33,000 (vs KSh 34,400).
- Case type: Smart Charging Case.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen | JBL Tour Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Silicone ear tips in S, M and L | Ear tips included |
| Weight | 7.3 g per earbud | 5.6 g per earbud |
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours per charge | Up to 33 hours with the case |
| Two devices | Stays connected to two devices | Stays connected to two devices |
| Controls | Touch controls | Touch Control |
| Noise cancellation | Adjustable noise cancellation with CustomTune | Noise cancellation for listening |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Water resistance | IPX4 water and dust resistance | IP55 water and dust resistance |
| Charging time | Earbuds: 2 hours, case: 3 hours | 2 hours from empty |
| Spatial audio | Bose Immersive Audio, Cinema Mode | Spatial Sound |
| App support | Bose app | JBL Headphones app |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Aware mode with improved ActiveSense | Ambient Aware, TalkThru |
| Case type | Wireless charging case | Smart Charging Case |
| Case features | Wireless charging | Smart case |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
- Both can stay connected to two devices.
In summary
Choose JBL Tour Pro 3 for IP55 water and dust resistance and longer rated battery life; Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd offers faster recharging.
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