Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs JLab Epic Lab Edition

What QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where Epic Lab Edition wins (6) — every spec side by side.

5.7Score

1 advantage≈ $150

8.6Score

6 advantages≈ $150

Higher score

5.4Noise control & calls5.7

6.0Battery9.0

Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than Epic Lab Edition?

Battery life8 h vs 13 h+62%
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes
Total with charging case32 h vs 56 h+78%
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
Microphones3 vs 62×
LDACNo · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): Yes

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)≈ $1505.7	JLab Epic Lab Edition≈ $1508.6
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Ear cup design	Closed-back	Closed-back
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	10 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	20,000 Hz
Impedance	—	16 Ω
Sensitivity	—	98 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Dolby Atmos	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Noise reduction (claimed)	—	38 dB
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	3	6
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	8 h	13 h
Battery life with ANC	—	9 h
Total with charging case	32 h	56 h
Battery capacity	—	85 mAh
Charging time	1.5 h	2 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	10 min → 2 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth codecs	SBC	LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	No	Yes
aptX	No	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
LE Audio	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Latency	—	50 ms
Low-latency game mode	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant	—	Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	10 g	—
Protection rating	IPX4	IP55
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx5
Dust protection (IP)	—	5
Colours	—	Black
Features
Touch controls	Yes	—
Hands-free calls	Yes	—