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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) vs Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
Product A: Bose
68 of 166 known
Change Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Product B: Jabra
75 of 166 known
Change Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
65 of 157 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 31 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 74 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 3hB: 1hBose is 3 times higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 8.5hB: 6hBose is 2.5 h higher.
- With caseA: 30hB: 36hJabra is 6 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 30hB: 27hBose is 3 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABose: 25.1 × 29 mm
- BJabra: 19.6 × 18.8 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A10.89g
B5.5g
Case weight
A47.17g
B46.6g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Model numbers
442318, 318L, 318R, 888507-01002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 4 and 6: case model 442318, left earbud 318L, right earbud 318R. SoundGuys lists 888507-0100 for the tested unit.
OTE180R, OTE180L, CPB185, 100-99282700-98, 100-99282701-98, 100-99282702-98, 100-99282703-98, 100-99282704-981Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026SKU table lists the five colours as 100-99282700-98 to 100-99282704-98. OTE180R, OTE180L and CPB185 come from the user manual.2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Front page lists MODEL OTE180R, OTE180L and CPB185.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, CA, GB, DE, FR4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Germany store offers the product in EUR.5Maker product pagebose.co.uk/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose UK store offers the product in GBP.6Maker product pagebose.fr/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose France store offers the product in EUR.7Maker product pagebose.ca/en/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bose Canada store offers the product in CAD.
Colours
Black, White Smoke, Chilled Lilac, Dewdrop Mint, Ice Blue, Petal Pink, Rosewood Mauve3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Color swatches of this product on the page. Black, White Smoke and Chilled Lilac are the launch colors. The others were added later.
Titanium Black, Gloss Black, Cocoa, Soft White, Denim1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
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Use one bud alone
Either bud1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 20262Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Section 7.9. The right or left earbud can be used individually.
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
Not availableBJabra Elite 10 Gen 2
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 10 | 1 |
Driver type
Not available
Dynamic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 20264Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/jabra-elite-10-gen-2Read 13 October 2026Driver count 1, driver type dynamic, 10 mm.
Driver size
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10mm
Drivers per bud
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1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Spatial Sound with Dolby Atmos, Stereo Spatializer1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Dolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking. Stereo Spatializer is named in the user manual.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
With ANC on, the response has more sub-bass than the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. It under-emphasizes the mids and over-emphasizes treble. With ANC off the bass emphasis is lower.10Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Objective Measurements section. Firmware 1.1.2, Bose QC Earbuds app 2.0.2, default settings. No numeric deviation stored.
Dip between 100 and 200 Hz and a peak near 7.2 kHz against the SoundGuys preference curve.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-review-117650Read 13 October 2026Compared with the SoundGuys preference curve. Firmware 1.1.4 and Jabra Sound+ app 5.19.1.0.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Voices are clear in ideal conditions and usable in most environments. Some background noise stays audible in the simulated office test.10Measurementsoundguys.com/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2024-review-124327Read 10 October 2026Microphone demos in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.
Six-microphone array. The reviewer rates wind and background noise rejection as excellent. Test recordings cover ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.3Measurementsoundguys.com/jabra-elite-10-gen-2-review-117650Read 13 October 2026Lab demo recordings in ideal, office, street, windy and reverberant conditions.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 9 |
Longest tested use per charge
9h
5.45h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
All microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
Not available
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Mic mute control
Sidetone
Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP v1.3.2, AVRCP v1.6.2, HFP v1.8, HSP v1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP 1.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP are the earbud profiles. PBP 1.0 and TMAP 1.0 are listed under the Smart case.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
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Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
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Connection per platform
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Features that need a specific device
ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Voice control | The Bose QCE app must be running on the device, open or in the background. |
| Remote selfie | Set up in the Bose QCE app and the camera app open on the device. |
Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 27: the Bose QCE app must be running, open or in the background, to use voice control.3Maker product pagebose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026FAQ on remote selfie: set it up in the Bose QCE app, open the camera app, then say Hey Headphones Take Photo or use the assigned touch control.
BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Google Fast Pair | Android 6.0 or higher |
| Swift Pair | Windows 10 or later. It may not be enabled by default. |
| Google Assistant | Android only |
| Audio streaming using the Smart case | Plug the Smart case into a USB-C or 3.5 mm audio output port with the supplied cable. The source must support audio output on that port. |
| Spatial Sound and Head Tracking | Off by default. Turn them on in the Jabra Sound+ app. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 8.5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 30 |
BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 8 |
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC off | Yes | 36 |
| ANC on | Yes | 27 |
Longest claimed use per charge
8.5h
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
8.5h
6h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
Not available
8h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
36h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
30h
27h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
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Full charge time, buds
Charging guidance
Not available
The earbuds take up to 3 hours to fully recharge in the Smart case. The earbuds and the Smart case take up to 3 hours to fully charge by USB-C cable or on the Jabra wireless charging pad. Fast charging needs at least 30 percent battery in the Smart case.2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sections 4.2 to 4.4.
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double-tap: next track, end or decline a call, Triple-tap: previous track, Tap then touch and hold right earbud: volume up, Tap then touch and hold left earbud: volume down, Touch and hold for 1 second: change noise cancelling mode, Say Hey headphones: voice control2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed pages 24 to 28 and 31.
Right button press: play or pause, Right button hold: volume up, Left button hold: volume down, Right button double-press: next track, Right button triple-press: previous track, Left button press: switch between HearThrough and ANC, Left button double-press: voice assistant, Either button press during a call: answer call or mute and unmute, Either button double-press during a call: end or reject call2Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_120564253_1720035633_2338_470715.pdfRead 13 October 2026Sections 7.2 to 7.4.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Not available
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width25.1Height29Depth21.1mm(1 × 1.1 × 0.8 in)4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Einzelner Earbud 2.9 cm H x 2.51 cm W x 2.11 cm D. Maker-labeled axes in cm, stored in mm. The US page gives the same size in inches.
Width19.6Height18.8Depth28.2mm(0.8 × 0.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Main unit dimensions listed as W x H x D 19.6 x 18.8 x 28.2 mm.
Case weight
Case dimensions
Width70.1Height35.1Depth48.3mm(2.8 × 1.4 × 1.9 in)4Maker product pagebose.de/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-headphones/QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN.htmlRead 10 October 2026Etui 3.51 cm H x 7.01 cm W x 4.83 cm D. Maker-labeled axes.
Width24.4Height46.9Depth65.4mm(1 × 1.8 × 2.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026Charging case dimensions listed as W x H x D 24.4 x 46.9 x 65.4 mm.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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MFi, FCC, ISED, CE, RoHS, REACH, Proposition 65, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Spotify Tap, Dolby Atmos1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
2 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Fit Kit (Small, Medium and Large eartips and stability bands for each earbud), Safety sheet2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 11. The maker page lists the same contents and a safety sheet.
Earbuds, Charging case, USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable, Warranty and warning leaflet, 4 sizes of EarGels1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Cables included
ABose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024)
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C to USB-A cable | 0.3 | 1 |
BJabra Elite 10 Gen 2
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C/3.5 mm jack plug cable | 0.8 | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Not available
www.jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)jabra.com/_/media/Jabra_VXi_Product-Documentation/Jabra-Elite-10-Gen2/Technical-specifications/RevA/EN-Jabra-Elite-10-G2-Tech-Specs-A4-WEB-240524.pdfRead 13 October 2026
Manual
assets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/52889a0b3798f19/original/891405_OG_QCEARB24-HEADPHONEIN_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Owner's guide 891405, English, copyright 2024. It covers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds with case model 442318.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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