IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 WF 1000XM4 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
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 carry.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by -5.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter 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 having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting 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 have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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
, a common assumption 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 generate 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 before recharge. 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
more than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 vendor, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4'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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 0.5 hours
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 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 WF 1000XM4 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPhone. 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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.
While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but 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 removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 be found in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the mute function. It 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 access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
