Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating is read as, the first number 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with 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 QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.

Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

This is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. 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 when they have been in storage for long periods. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

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 can provide 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 fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The 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). The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have 8 microphones. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.