Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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JLab Go Air
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Category | Features | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
weight | 12.5g | 10g | |
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 | 9.3mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 103dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 43mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
multipoint count | 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 is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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 JLab Go Air, 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
JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are heavier than the JLab Go Air by of 2.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JLab Go Air have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JLab Go Air have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate 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 makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JLab Go Air stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of JLab Go Air by 1.3mm
, a common assumption 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 produce better quality sound.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.
The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
more than that of JLab Go Air by 1 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JLab Go Air's case has a charge of 15 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,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 3 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is recommended 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,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 0.5 hours
JLab Go Air's battery power is 43mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 JLab Go Air
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
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.
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 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).
JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 6
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The size of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
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 have 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 be found in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the JLab Go Air, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.
JLab Go Air 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.
JLab Go Air support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.