Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are resistant to sweat Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.

Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and 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. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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 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 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears . If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with their own special case.

Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.