Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs JBL Tour One M2
The Verdict
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and JBL Tour One M2 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The JBL Tour One M2 is the cheaper of the two at $300 versus $449, a difference of about $149. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) stands out for 30 hours battery with anc, 45 hours without, while JBL Tour One M2 is praised for strong feature set including ldac and spatial audio. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) if…
- →30 hours battery with ANC, 45 hours without
- →USB-C lossless digital audio support
- →Improved adaptive ANC algorithm
Buy the JBL Tour One M2 if…
- →Strong feature set including LDAC and spatial audio
- →Effective adaptive ANC
- →Comfortable and foldable design
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Pros
- 30 hours battery with ANC, 45 hours without
- USB-C lossless digital audio support
- Improved adaptive ANC algorithm
- Multipoint Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
- New Cinema Mode for spatial video audio
Cons
- Price increased to $449
- 250g is heavier than some competitors
- No aptX Lossless codec support
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 Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) | JBL Tour One M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | ||
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 250 g | 268 g |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 30 hours (ANC on), 45 hours (ANC off) | 30 hours ANC on (50 hours ANC off) |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C, 10 min = 5 hours quick charge |
| Features | Immersive Audio (spatial audio), Cinema Mode for video, USB-C lossless digital audio, Adaptive ANC algorithm, Google Fast Pair, Spotify Tap | 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, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ||
| Drivers | — | 40mm dynamic |
| Water Resistance | — | None |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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