Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 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. In comparison to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, Sony LinkBuds S 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are lighter than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 with a difference -2.9g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved 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
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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. Both Sony LinkBuds S and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Sony LinkBuds S operate 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 tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 4.3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 4 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 for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too have 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 enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony LinkBuds S 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. Sony LinkBuds S 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.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Sony LinkBuds S 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. 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. The Sony LinkBuds S 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 background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Sony LinkBuds S 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, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature.
Sony LinkBuds S also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to locate them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
