Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating is read as, the first value 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. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

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 don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.

In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . 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 basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPad.

If you intend on using these with Android , 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.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to 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 device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.