Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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 SoundSport Free, Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Bose SoundSport Free has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g
weigh more than the Bose SoundSport Free with a difference of 123.55g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
The Bose SoundSport Free 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 more secure fit.
Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose SoundSport Free's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Bose SoundSport Free
Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose SoundSport Free
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Bose SoundSport Free's case has a full charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's charging case has a battery life of 44 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 34 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 1 hours
The Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds microphones are 4,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature.
The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a control panel on them. Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Bose SoundSport Free come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
