{"id":541278,"date":"2023-01-19T17:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2023-01-19T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:00:08","slug":"noise-canceling-champs-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Noise-Canceling Champs \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34ba0a5b668\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CNoise-Canceling_Champs_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Noise-Canceling Champs \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Slimmer_and_Sleeker_but_Still_a_Bit_Hefty\" >Slimmer and Sleeker (but Still a Bit Hefty)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Good_Controls_and_Features_With_Some_Omissions\" >Good Controls and Features, With Some Omissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#The_Worlds_Best_Noise_Canceling\" >The World\u2019s Best Noise Canceling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Excellent_Customizable_Sound\" >Excellent, Customizable Sound<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Clear_Calling\" >Clear Calling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Bose_QC2_Microphone_Sample_Quiet_Room\" >Bose QC2 Microphone Sample: Quiet Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Bose_QC2_Microphone_Sample_Light_Wind\" >Bose QC2 Microphone Sample: Light Wind<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Battery_Upgrade\" >Battery Upgrade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Bose_QuietComfort_2_Earbuds\" >Should You Buy the Bose QuietComfort 2 Earbuds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/noise-canceling-champs-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNoise-Canceling_Champs_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Noise-Canceling Champs \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$249<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-142310 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p-badge\/142310\/aec878f3610a37ca979d9ba6f277690b.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Bose QuietComfort Earbuds in open black case above black desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bose\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-Personalized-Cancellation\/dp\/B0B4PSQHD5?tag=lsmedia-13765-20\">QuietComfort Earbuds 2<\/a>\u00a0were crafted for one primary purpose: to kill all the noise. While they may not quite reach those heights, they succeed as the best noise cancellers on the market. Their polished package also includes good customization, excellent sound, and a new, slimmed-down design.<\/p>\n<p>The QuietComfort Earbuds 2 follow in the footsteps of the original QuietComfort Earbuds, which sat atop most lists of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/772140\/best-wireless-earbuds\/\">best noise-canceling earbuds<\/a> for years. The second-gen buds take things to a new level, but they\u2019re not entirely alone in the marketplace. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/836184\/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-gen-review\/\">AirPods Pro (gen 2)<\/a> made its own quantum leap in noise canceling, standing as the QC Earbuds 2\u2019s top competitor\u2014and the best option for iPhone lovers.<\/p>\n<p>With a price tag that\u2019s $50 more than Apple\u2019s pair\u2014and without some of today\u2019s most coveted flagship features like 3D <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/764288\/what-is-spatial-audio-and-how-does-it-work\/\">spatial audio<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/820840\/what-is-multipoint-bluetooth\/\">multipoint pairing<\/a>\u2014the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 won\u2019t be for everyone. But if you\u2019re looking for the noise-canceling equivalent to the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/terminator.fandom.com\/wiki\/T-1000\">T1000<\/a>, look no further.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Class-leading noise canceling<\/li>\n<li>Excellent sound performance<\/li>\n<li>Good call quality<\/li>\n<li>Comfy design<\/li>\n<li>Solid customization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No multipoint pairing<\/li>\n<li>Case can&#8217;t charge wirelessly<\/li>\n<li>No earbuds tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slimmer_and_Sleeker_but_Still_a_Bit_Hefty\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Slimmer and Sleeker (but Still a Bit Hefty)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142954 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7498c953-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bose Quiet Comfort 2 Earbud in between fingers with stem back showing\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earbud:<\/strong> 1.2 x 0.68 x 0.88in (30.48 x 17.27 x 22.35mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case:<\/strong> 2.61 x 2.34 x 1.05in (66.3 x 59.4 x 26.67mm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earbud:<\/strong> 0.22oz (6.24g) each<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case:<\/strong> 2.11oz (59.8g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dust\/Water Resistance:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earbuds:<\/strong> IPX4<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case:<\/strong> No IP Rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest knock on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bose-QuietComfort-Noise-Cancelling-Earbuds\/dp\/B08C4KWM9T?tag=lsmedia-13765-20\">original QuietComfort Earbuds<\/a> is that they\u2019re honkers, especially when compared to the nimble AirPods Pro. Their long, pill-shaped housings mainly work through a deft feat of ear tip innovation that makes them comfy and secure, but at 8.5 grams per bud, they\u2019re still a lot to haul around.<\/p>\n<p>The QC Earbuds 2\u2019s new design is 30% slimmer, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/142272-xid-{xid}\/https:\/\/www.bose.com\/en_us\/better_with_bose\/5-ways-quietcomfort-earbuds-ii-up-earbuds-game.html#:~:text=Lighter%20weight%2C%20smoother%20profile&amp;___trxnet=cj\">according to Bose<\/a>, and the difference is monumental. The buds swapped the oblong housings for AirPods-style stems, which are much easier to carry in both your ears and, thanks to a much smaller case, your pocket as well.<\/p>\n<p>At over 6 grams per bud, the new pair falls shy of that \u201cforget they\u2019re in\u201d feeling found in the AirPods Pro and\u00a0Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Buds Pro 2. They also tended to jostle a bit when I took them on the treadmill.<\/p>\n<p>That said, their combination of three ear tips and three stability bands helped me find a comfy and stable fit that mostly alleviated the issue. I wore them all day for multiple days with few complaints. The style is also properly premium for the price, blending glossy and matte plastic for a sleek look.<\/p>\n<p>In the box, you\u2019ll find two extra sets of ear tips and bands, a small USB-C to USB-A power cable, and a packet of instructions. A QR code wrapped around the case that says \u201cStart here\u201d downloads the Bose Music app (available on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/bose-music\/id1364986984?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=rg142272\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.bose.bosemusic&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>), and I highly recommend you take heed for the initial setup or the earbuds may not properly auto-pair to your device going forward.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_Controls_and_Features_With_Some_Omissions\"><\/span>Good Controls and Features, With Some Omissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142312\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7ebc061e.jpg\" alt=\"Bose QuietComfort 2 earbuds in hand above black desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The QuietComfort Earbuds 2 offer most of the features you\u2019d expect from a pair of flagship earbuds, but as we\u2019ve seen from Bose in the past, they don\u2019t worry too much about keeping up with the Joneses.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get standards like sensors to auto-pause audio when you pull a bud out (adjustable through the app) and an auto-shutoff feature after a few minutes. (That makes it tougher to test the battery, but that\u2019s the reviewer\u2019s cross to bear.) The touch controls (mirrored on each bud) offer all the essentials, including play\/pause and calling, forward and backward song skip, and a swipe gesture that raises or lowers volume.<\/p>\n<p>Holding on either bud\u2019s exterior cycles through <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/114293\/what-is-anc-and-how-does-it-improve-my-headphones\/\">ANC or Transparency modes by default, and you can swap either side for your phone\u2019s Voice Assistant in the Bose Music app. The app holds the key to plenty of other features as well, from creating your own noise cancellation presets to lowering (or removing) your voice in phone calls. There\u2019s even a three-band EQ to adjust the sound signature, something Bose has shied away from in the past.<\/p>\n<p>But there are some notable gaps that you wouldn\u2019t expect at this decadent price point. As mentioned, there\u2019s no form of 3D spatial audio such as you\u2019ll find in the AirPods Pro, Samsung\u2019s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and even\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=14d03d76e0a6285761e58439513dfd19&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Freviewed.usatoday.com%2Fheadphones%2Fcontent%2Flg-tone-free-t90q-earbuds-review&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">LG\u2019s latest Tone Free earbuds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are also more practical omissions, such as a lack of wireless charging for the case (an odd one at $300), and no high-quality streaming codecs\u2014though <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2-review\/\">Cnet reports<\/a> the aptX codec may be coming in a firmware update. But perhaps most notable is the lack of multipoint pairing, something we expect in costly, office-friendly buds.<\/p>\n<p>In its place, Bose adds the ability to swap between previously paired devices with a switch, and frankly, that\u2019s enough for my purposes. But if you\u2019re a big device hopper, the lack of multipoint or Apple\u2019s auto-switching is worth keeping in mind. It\u2019s also unfortunate that there\u2019s no way to track down your earbuds in the app as you can with a lot of today\u2019s best earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, while there are a few headscratchers, the package offers just enough customization to keep most folks satisfied, even if you do have to plug in the case to charge it like a Luddite. And unlike either Apple or Samsung\u2019s pairs, all the features work equally for Android or iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Worlds_Best_Noise_Canceling\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">The World\u2019s Best Noise Canceling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142956 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/d3d58c1e.jpg\" alt=\"Man Listening to Bose QuietComfort 2 earbuds in yard with gold jacket\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Microphones:<\/strong> 4 MEMs microphones per earbud<\/li>\n<li><strong>Modes:<\/strong> Noise canceling, Aware, Custom (up to four presets total)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Customization is the name of the game for the QuietComfort Earbuds 2, not just within the app, but as a daily listening ritual. Each time you put the earbuds in, you\u2019ll get a symphonic blast that\u2019s both an audio logo and a measurement that customizes noise canceling and audio performance to your ear canal via internal microphones. This is officially called <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100317643\/type\/am\/sid\/142272-xid-{xid}\/https:\/\/www.bose.com\/en_us\/better_with_bose\/how-personalized-earbuds-give-you-best-sound-and-fit.html&amp;___trxnet=cj\">CustomTune Technology<\/a>, and while I wasn\u2019t able to isolate it directly for comparison without the customization, whatever Bose is doing, it\u2019s working.<\/p>\n<p>The noise canceling is truly out of this world\u2014so good it\u2019s actively fun to play with. Taking the earbuds on my daily errands, I found myself aurally disintegrating vehicles at the corner stop sign, neutralizing my noisy robot vacuum as I passed through the living room, even zapping away nearly all audible traces of my wife\u2019s\u00a0<em>Emily in Paris<\/em> season 3 marathon.<\/p>\n<p>The QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are first-class killers of lower-frequency drone sounds, but their most impressive feat may be how well they suppress upper register noises. It\u2019s as close to true silence as I\u2019ve experienced in a pair of earbuds. No headphones can erase all the noise, of course, and when noises do appear\u2014the drop of gym weights or my dog\u2019s mail-carrier bark frenzy\u2014it\u2019s almost a shock of annoyance. How dare you let sound through?<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-142432\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/e88036b9.jpg\" alt=\"Bose QuietComfort 2 earbuds and original QuietComfort earbuds in hand for size comparison\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For objective testing, I pitted the QC Earbuds 2 against the original QuietComfort buds and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-WH-1000XM4-Canceling-Headphones-Phone-Call\/dp\/B08MVGF24M?tag=lsmedia-13765-20\">Sony\u2019s WH-1000XM4<\/a> over-ears in my home studio, playing my usual simulations of airplane drone and voice chatter through professional monitors. The QC Earbuds 2 bested both rivals, once again showing particular triumph in the upper register. Even when playing both videos together, Bose\u2019s latest buds masked the sound entirely with some light music.<\/p>\n<p>I wasn\u2019t able to pit the QuietComfort Earbuds 2 against the AirPods Pro (gen 2) directly, but I\u2019m confident the Bose pair has the edge based on its notable advantage over the previous QuietComfort buds, which was more apparent than even Apple\u2019s pair in my testing. The AirPods Pro are still\u00a0<em>very<\/em> good noise cancellers. It\u2019s clear that as this technology continues to evolve, brands will increasingly need to decide how earbuds intelligently process which sounds are let in or kept out\u2014for our own safety.<\/p>\n<p>On that note, the QuietComfort Earbuds 2\u2019s Aware Mode now offers a feature similar to Apple\u2019s Adaptive Transparency mode, called ActiveSense. It\u2019s designed to protect your ears by suppressing loud sounds that sneak through while you\u2019re listening to your environment.<\/p>\n<p>However, here Apple has the advantage. Not only does its transparency mode sound more natural, but the adaptive tech seems to translate the info in real-time, allowing you to naturally wear the buds in loud environments. Bose\u2019s version seems a bit delayed and, at times, over-eager. I found myself activating the feature with my own voice, temporarily suppressing ambient sound in a strange effect, as though a compressor was engaged on that great soundboard in the sky.<\/p>\n<p>That said, while I don\u2019t love ActiveSense, it could come in handy for those living in noisy neighborhoods or traveling downtown.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excellent_Customizable_Sound\"><\/span>Excellent, Customizable Sound<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142958 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/39531139.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of man listening to Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 in yard wearing gold jacket\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Codecs:\u00a0<\/strong>AAC, SBC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth Version:\u00a0<\/strong>5.3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chipset:<\/strong> Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also actively adjust audio performance for each listen with CustomeTune technology. Bose claims this will compensate for all sorts of personal traits, including the different shapes of your own ears, to tailor the sound directly for you. And while I can\u2019t verify that it\u2019s key to the sound signature, the results are impressive.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll hear a lot of reviewers talk about Bose\u2019s \u201csculpted sound,\u201d and if you\u2019ve heard Bose products before, you probably identify. To my ears, many Bose headphones can make instruments sound a bit less organic, with some extra pep in the upper midrange and a glossy sheen.<\/p>\n<p>While that\u2019s still the case to some degree, my listening sessions were very enjoyable. I still prefer <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/90720\/sony-wf-1000xm4-earbuds-review\/\">Sony\u2019s WF-1000XM4 and the upgraded AirPods Pro overall, but Bose has crafted a lovely soundstage here that lets you set yourself adrift in clear and present instrumental attacks, crisp percussion that\u2019s rarely sharp or piercing, and mesmerizing reverb tails.<\/p>\n<p>Even stringed instruments, like the playful clicks of Chris Thiele\u2019s mandolin or the golden glow of Sean Watkins\u2019 guitar solo in Nickel Creek\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2lyZQB1H_Zw\">Reasons Why<\/a><em>,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>are tactfully presented. Paul\u2019s dusty laser-beam bass in \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4VxdufqB9zg\">Something in the Way<\/a>\u201d loses maybe a shade of its texture, but it comes through bold and booming without ever rolling over the other instrumentation.<\/p>\n<p>The bass response isn\u2019t overwhelming, but it\u2019s big enough to get the job done, and you can easily extend its efforts or (as I did) back it down a bit with the EQ. Occasionally, twangy instruments like the affected piano in the Racounteurs\u2019 \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eYDn_4zSc3E\">Carolina Drama<\/a>\u201d can sound a bit sharper than I\u2019d like, and snare and toms can sometimes sound less full and natural than expected.<\/p>\n<p>Still, the clarity, balance, and detail are all worthy of a flagship pair of earbuds, and I think most will be quite satisfied with the sound.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Calling\"><\/span>Clear Calling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While I didn\u2019t have the ability to test the earbuds in massively windy environments, I had a great calling experience throughout my review. Callers were clear with no complaints on either end, and Bose has added some wind buffering that should help the earbuds better compete with Apple\u2019s top pair.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bose_QC2_Microphone_Sample_Quiet_Room\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Bose QC2 Microphone Sample: Quiet Room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><!--[if lt IE 9]><![endif]--><br \/>\n<audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-142272-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ef57ad89.mp3?_=1\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bose_QC2_Microphone_Sample_Light_Wind\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Bose QC2 Microphone Sample: Light Wind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-142272-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9f8a1bea.mp3?_=2\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Upgrade\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Battery Upgrade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-142959 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2023\/01\/648b13b9-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bose QuietComfort 2 earbuds case charging on piano\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Ryan Waniata \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Earbuds Battery Life:<\/strong> ~6 hours per charge (with ANC)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Battery Life: ~<\/strong>18 hours (three charges)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earbud Charge Time:<\/strong> 1 hour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick-charge Time:<\/strong> 20 minutes for 2 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bose\u2019s earbuds battery has never been top of the class, which may go hand-in-hand with top-tier noise canceling. But the QuietComfort Earbuds 2\u2019s estimate of 6 hours per charge, and 24 hours total with the case, match up nearly exactly with (say it with me) Apple\u2019s AirPods Pro (gen 2). And while the buds\u2019 auto shutdown makes the battery life tough to track, I consistently seemed to get more battery than advertised, possibly because the potent noise canceling allowed me to keep the volume low.<\/p>\n<p>Most notably, those 6 hours of playback are well over the hump of what I\u2019d consider the comfort zone for wireless playback time. No one is likely to be listening to music for 8-9 hours straight in a sitting, even on a long flight. If you do, there are likely to be enough breaks in the action to quick-charge the buds.<\/p>\n<p>You can do much better, even with some earbuds that cost much less, but what\u2019s presented should be enough for the majority of use cases.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Bose_QuietComfort_2_Earbuds\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Should You Buy the Bose QuietComfort 2 Earbuds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want the absolute best noise canceling you can get, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bose-QuietComfort-Cancelling-Personalized-Cancellation\/dp\/B0B4PSQHD5?tag=lsmedia-13765-20\">Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are the earbuds to buy. While they leave out some big features like multipoint pairing and earbud tracking, there are plenty of other reasons to sign up, including excellent sound, good controls, and ample ways to customize your experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an iPhone user, you still probably be happier with the AirPods Pro (gen 2), especially if you use a lot of Apple devices. They\u2019re simply more intuitive and offer better overall usability thanks to features like Auto Switching between Apple devices, earbuds tracking, and their impressive Adaptive Transparency mode.<\/p>\n<p>But they also don\u2019t offer as much flexibility as the QC2 when it comes to both device compatibility and overall fit. If you love the idea of the best noise canceling, alongside great sound and premium design, the Bose QuietComfort 2 Earbuds are worth the price of admission.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Class-leading noise canceling<\/li>\n<li>Excellent sound performance<\/li>\n<li>Good call quality<\/li>\n<li>Comfy design<\/li>\n<li>Solid customization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No multipoint pairing<\/li>\n<li>Case can&#8217;t charge wirelessly<\/li>\n<li>No earbuds tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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