Bose Quietcomfort 2 Review

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort 2 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds . The Bose QuietComfort 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Bose QuietComfort 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. Bose QuietComfort 2 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a unit size of 9.3mm 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, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds. The Bose QuietComfort 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Bose QuietComfort 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes 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 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. This is given by the manufacturer, and Bose QuietComfort 2's case is said to have 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 having to recharge the case itself. It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort 2's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Bose QuietComfort 2 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort 2 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 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 can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort 2 will work fine with your iPad.

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). The Bose QuietComfort 2 have 8 microphones.

The Bose QuietComfort 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Bose QuietComfort 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them The Bose QuietComfort 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose QuietComfort 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort 2 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. The Bose QuietComfort 2 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Bose QuietComfort 2 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. 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 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Bose QuietComfort 2 come with their own special pouch.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.