Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs JLab EPIC LUX LAB

What QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does better (2) and where EPIC LUX LAB wins (2) — every spec side by side.

7.2Score

2 advantages≈ $270

7.9Score

2 advantages≈ $290

Higher score

7.8Noise control & calls6.0

5.2Battery8.4

8.2Connectivity7.5

Why is QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) better than EPIC LUX LAB?

Specifications

Only differences	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)≈ $2707.2	JLab EPIC LUX LAB≈ $2907.9
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Driver type	Dynamic	Dynamic
Driver size	—	32 mm
Lowest frequency	—	20 Hz
Highest frequency	—	40,000 Hz
Impedance	—	16 Ω
Sensitivity	—	96 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	Yes	Yes
Head tracking	—	Yes
Hi-Res Audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	Yes	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Noise reduction (claimed)	—	42 dB
Transparency / ambient mode	Yes	Yes
Microphones	—	4
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	45 h	90 h
Battery life with ANC	—	60 h
Battery capacity	—	750 mAh
Charging time	3 h	3 h
Quick charge (claimed)	—	5 min → 5 h
Fast charging support	—	Yes
Wireless charging (case)	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	5.4
Bluetooth codecs	aptX Adaptive, SBC	LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	Yes
aptX	Yes	No
LDAC	No	Yes
Multipoint (two devices)	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX	Yes	Yes
Latency	—	200 ms
Low-latency game mode	—	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	Yes	Yes
Design & build
Weight	264 g	300 g
Foldable	Yes	Yes
Features
Touch controls	Yes	Yes
Hands-free calls	Yes	Yes