Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.5g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.3mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -129.25g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
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 more secure fit.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1.3mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device 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
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high human 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
Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 26 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds'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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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).
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 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.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.