A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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.

In comparison to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 12.5g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with a difference of 32g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both BLX Earbuds Gen 1, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have passive noise reduction this implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 9.3mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 18hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 4.5 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 1 hours

Battery Power

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery capacity is 40mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 II will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have 8 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II by 6 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.5g	44.5g
	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	9.3mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	13.5hours
	charge time	2hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	2only
MICROPHONE	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	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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