Jabra Evolve2 Buds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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Category | Features | Jabra Evolve2 Buds | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 12.5g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 9.3mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 20meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 80Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, 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.
In comparison to the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds by of 1.7g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Evolve2 Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm 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 earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 3.3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device 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 means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 4 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 3 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work well with your iPad. 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 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).
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones.
While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a find earbuds feature.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 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.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.