Bose QuietComfort 45 vs JBL Tour One M2
The Verdict
Bose QuietComfort 45 excels with industry-leading ANC performance and a lighter 238g design, offering superior comfort for extended wear despite lacking multipoint connectivity. JBL Tour One M2 counters with impressive 30-hour battery life (50 hours ANC off), LDAC hi-res audio support, adaptive ANC 2.0, and dual-device pairing at just $29 less. Sound signature differs notably: Bose emphasizes balanced, refined audio through TriPort architecture, while JBL delivers richer low-end with 40mm drivers and personalization via Personi-Fi 2.0. The JBL's 10-minute quick charge (5 hours) edges Bose's 15-minute option, though both include USB-C. Neither offers water resistance. For ANC purists prioritizing comfort and acoustic refinement, Bose remains the choice. Those valuing battery endurance, hi-res codec support, and feature richness should choose JBL. Performance gap is genuinely narrow.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Bose QuietComfort 45 if…
- →Legendary Bose ANC is among the best in the industry
- →Incredibly comfortable for all-day wear with plush ear cushions
- →Lightweight at 240 g — easy to forget you're wearing them
Buy the JBL Tour One M2 if…
- →Strong feature set including LDAC and spatial audio
- →Effective adaptive ANC
- →Comfortable and foldable design
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort 45
Pros
- Legendary Bose ANC is among the best in the industry
- Incredibly comfortable for all-day wear with plush ear cushions
- Lightweight at 240 g — easy to forget you're wearing them
- 24-hour battery handles long trips without charging
- Reliable Bose sound signature with warm, balanced audio
Cons
- No LDAC or aptX — limited to SBC/AAC codecs
- No water resistance for outdoor or gym use
- Cannot adjust ANC levels — only full ANC or Aware mode
- Aware mode sounds less natural than Sony's ambient mode
JBL Tour One M2
Pros
- Strong feature set including LDAC and spatial audio
- Effective adaptive ANC
- Comfortable and foldable design
- Good multipoint implementation
Cons
- Sound signature divisive out of the box
- Companion app can be buggy
- Build quality feels plasticky
- Microphone quality below class leaders
Full Specifications
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort 45 | JBL Tour One M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 240 g | 268 g |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 24 hrs | 30 hours ANC on (50 hours ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C, 15 min = 3 hrs playback | USB-C, 10 min = 5 hours quick charge |
| Drivers | Bose proprietary driver | 40mm dynamic |
| Features | Active Noise Cancellation, Aware mode (transparency), Bose SimpleSync, Adjustable EQ via Bose Music app, Multipoint connection | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0, Spatial Sound with head tracking, Personi-Fi 2.0 hearing personalization, Multipoint pairing, LDAC hi-res audio |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired option | ||
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Water Resistance | None | None |
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