IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison 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,
Bose QuietComfort 2 has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Bose QuietComfort 2, at 12.5g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -129.25g
For a device to be true wireless it must 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Bose QuietComfort 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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 technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. 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
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort 2
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 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 2's battery life is
less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
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 a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. 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 notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Bose QuietComfort 2 too support 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 allows 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.
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
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 help the device to filter out noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support 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 device.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Bose QuietComfort 2 also have a control panel on them. 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.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort 2 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
