A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ipX4

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ipX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60M2's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ60M2, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Technics EAH AZ60M2 14g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 12.5g

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, at 12.5g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ60M2 with a difference -1.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60M2 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 are resistant to sweat

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 II and Technics EAH AZ60M2 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Technics EAH AZ60M2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, and Technics EAH AZ60M2 have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ60M2 8mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 9.3mm

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 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 indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60M2 20hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20hz

Technics EAH AZ60M2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60M2 40,000hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20,000hz

The Technics EAH AZ60M2's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ60M2 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60M2 7.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

The Technics EAH AZ60M2's battery life is 7.5 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ60M2 25hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 18hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ60M2's case is said to have a full charge of 25 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 II's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 7 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ60M2 2hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60M2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60M2

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

Technics EAH AZ60M2, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ60M2 v5.3

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

Technics EAH AZ60M2 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 Earbuds II has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60M2 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ60M2 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60M2

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Technics EAH AZ60M2 support AAC, a codec that is 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60M2 will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ60M2 8only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8only

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have 8 microphones.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II microphones are 8, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60M2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60M2 3only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2only

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support multipoint count of 2, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60M2 by 1 only . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II also support the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Technics EAH AZ60M2 1years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✗

Technics EAH AZ60M2 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60M2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60M2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ60M2	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	14g	12.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	8mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	40,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	18hours
	charge time	2hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	3only	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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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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