IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
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 of liquids 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, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 with a difference of 0.5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 used rightly, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2.5mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean 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 produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can 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 recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours
. Every 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 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 when they have been unused for extended periods.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 0.5 hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, 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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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. 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 2 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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. While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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. When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
