Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro'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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference of 0.1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, they are best suited for sports and other physical activities. When used as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off.
Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Google Pixel Buds Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1.7mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Google Pixel Buds Pro'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 changes to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices generate equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 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 requires fewer chargings. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1 hours
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Google Pixel Buds Pro will work fine with your MacBook. 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. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Google Pixel Buds Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them. Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the mute 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them. Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
