Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 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,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Bose QuietComfort 2
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -129.25g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Bose QuietComfort 2 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Bose QuietComfort 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort 2
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort 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 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. Bose QuietComfort 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case 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 many times before recharging the case itself. Bose QuietComfort 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Bose QuietComfort 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. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. Bose QuietComfort 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging. It's very 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 just thirty minutes.
The 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 manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 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 following instruction manuals.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Bose QuietComfort 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
