Jabra Evolve2 Buds
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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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
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
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds with a difference of 1.7g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds are resistant to sweat Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Jabra Evolve2 Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. 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
, a common assumption 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 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 component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices generate 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 4 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 21 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. 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. 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 place down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell 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 in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are better for recording 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 channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds 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 run but still want to hear traffic. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
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 easily find them in your bag, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature.
You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you find them. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too 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 30 minutes.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
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 also have 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 device. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them. The 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 following instruction manuals.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.