A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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.

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 12.5g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a weight of 12.5g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 9.3mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a unit size of 9.3mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 20000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 6hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II'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 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's case has a 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.

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

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Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II v5.3

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 10meters

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

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

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 8only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have 8 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

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

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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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 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 A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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