IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 with a difference -1.7g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3.3mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 6 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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 state of your device and charging case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Elite 7 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning 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).
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones. Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to find them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
