Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents 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 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. In comparison 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,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g
are lighter than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by -1.7g
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 cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have sweat resistance
Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Jabra Elite 7 Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit 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 produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3.3mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device 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 make sound with equal bass
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 requires 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 when they have been in storage for long periods. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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.
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 that is 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine with your MacBook.
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 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The 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.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too 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. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' 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.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
