Beats Fit Pro
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 11.2g | 12.5g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 9.3mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids 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 is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
are lighter than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by -1.3g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Beats Fit Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they come in handy for sports and other physical activities. When applied as directed, they prevent the earbuds from falling off.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Fit Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it 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 device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 0.2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Fit Pro's measurement is 101.3dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 1 hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The 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.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar 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 iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Fit Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
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.
Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Beats Fit Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.
Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Fit Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.