Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 number 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 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,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Bose SoundSport Free
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g
are heavier than the Bose SoundSport Free by of 123.55g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Bose SoundSport Free have sweat resistance
Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Bose SoundSport Free have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a juicier bass than the Bose SoundSport Free
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
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 pressure level of sound, 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. The Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 7 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 1 hours
Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, 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.
The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. 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.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds too support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a control panel on them. The Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Bose SoundSport Free come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
