Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 IP55

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 of liquids that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Compared to the OnePlus Buds Pro 2, 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9.8g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a weight of 9.8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 with a difference of 2.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Pro 2's 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 11mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1.7mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 40,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

OnePlus Buds Pro 2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that OnePlus Buds Pro 2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Sound Pressure Level

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 97dB/mW

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, OnePlus Buds Pro 2's measurement is 97dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 9hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery life is 9 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 30hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and OnePlus Buds Pro 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 12 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 1hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Pro 2's battery. It is highly adivsable 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 v5.2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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 OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 will work well 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have 6 microphones.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of OnePlus Buds Pro 2 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 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.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Pro 2	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	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	11mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	10Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	97dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	9hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	30hours	18hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	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	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Oneplus Buds Pro 2 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included