Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort 2's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Bose QuietComfort 2 have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort 2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. The Bose QuietComfort 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have sweat resistance
Bose QuietComfort 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose QuietComfort 2's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Bose QuietComfort 2 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
The Bose QuietComfort 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device. The Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. The Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
The Bose QuietComfort 2's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. This is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort 2's case has a full charge of 18 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort 2's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
The Bose QuietComfort 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Bose QuietComfort 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Bose QuietComfort 2 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Bose QuietComfort 2 will work fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Bose QuietComfort 2 have 8 microphones.
Bose QuietComfort 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound. Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
Bose QuietComfort 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort 2 support the find earbuds feature. Bose QuietComfort 2 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Bose QuietComfort 2 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. With the Bose QuietComfort 2, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Bose QuietComfort 2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
