Experts recommend Jabra Elite 10 more than Bose QuietComfort II
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Jabra Elite 10 over Bose QuietComfort II, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Jabra Elite 10 received 3 recommendations: from Android Central (4 Jan 2025), Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025) and SoundGuys (11 Dec 2024). By contrast, Bose QuietComfort II received only 1 recommendation from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter
 | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | - | Check price |  Jabra Elite 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | - |
| 28 | N/A | $249 |  Bose QuietComfort II The Bose QuietComfort II earbuds offer top-notch sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, and connectivity, making them a great choice for various activities. | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Bose QuietComfort II as #5
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 13 Bose QuietComfort II Best noise-cancelling earbuds overall... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Jabra Elite 10 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Jabra Elite 10 Best wireless earbuds overall... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Jabra Elite 10 as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 Jabra Elite 10 Elite sound and spatial audio with headtracking make these a great AirPods Pro alternative... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Jabra Elite 10 as #3
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 7 Jabra Elite 10 Best active noise cancelling / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Jabra Elite 10 outranks Bose QuietComfort II. This is not to say that Bose QuietComfort II is a bad option. Like Jabra Elite 10, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Jabra Elite 10 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Bose QuietComfort II is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 6
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by NextPit | 90 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by techadvisor | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
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From Seller:
- IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SURROUND SOUND MAGIC - Experience the immersive magic of Dolby Atmos with Head Tracking technology, creating a 3D audio environment that surrounds you with sound. Plus, as you move, the sound moves with you for an even more realistic experience.
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