Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall 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 given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh less 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 key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . 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 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 separate 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 Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your chill time. Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out . Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes 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 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 commonly 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 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a full charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 26 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery.
It is recommended 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 shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have 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 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, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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 from another device.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. 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 following instruction manuals.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.