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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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -129.25g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, 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 uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out . Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
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
, 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 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 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 measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate 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 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 Earbuds 2's battery life is less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 6 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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 vendor, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a full 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 Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 26 hours It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1 hours 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 Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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. 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 The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. The 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 background sounds. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds 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 what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging.
This kind is 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 30 minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 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 support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device. The 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 have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. 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 too 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 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.