Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating for solids indicates 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,
Bose SoundSport Free has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, at 141.75g
are heavier than the Bose SoundSport Free with a difference of 123.55g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose SoundSport Free have sweat resistance
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
Bose SoundSport Free sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Raycon Fitness Earbuds, and Bose SoundSport Free have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device. 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates 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 implies 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 tells how well a particular audio device generates high human 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose SoundSport Free
SPL, is the level of pressure 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 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
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a full charge of 10 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 recommended 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
The Bose SoundSport Free 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 device and charging case. Raycon Fitness Earbuds too have a battery level indicator, these allow 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 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 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 record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free support the 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 the earbuds. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a control panel on them. The Bose SoundSport Free support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Bose SoundSport Free come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
