Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure 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.
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 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. This is given by the vendor, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The 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 case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support USB TYPE-C, a 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. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine 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. 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
