Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review

IP ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have sweat resistance Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.

A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.

Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.