Currently, true wireless headphones with noise reduction function are blooming, but there are only a handful of products that have truly gained user recognition. Bose, as a well-known manufacturer of noise reduction headsets, has launched QuietComfort Earbuds true wireless noise reduction headsets. Its excellent user experience and noise reduction effect can be regarded as top even in 2022. Recently, Bose updated the second generation of true wireless noise cancelling headphones, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II (hereinafter collectively referred to as Bose QC Earbuds II), equipped with a customized independent noise cancelling chip and added a new smart in-ear sound field tuning technology. So, can it bring a new experience?
Specification parameters
Bluetooth version: 5.3
Audio encoding : AAC, SBC
Noise reduction: ActiveSense noise dynamic sensing technology
Battery time: 6+18 hours
Headphone weight: 6.24g (single headphones)
Charging method: wired charging
Waterproof grade : IPX4
Reference price: 2299 yuan
Headphone volume reduced by one third, the revised charging case is very useful
Bose QC Earbuds II introduces a new streamlined appearance design. You can see the charging compartment after opening the packaging. The charging compartment is significantly smaller in size, with an actual measured weight of only 59.8g, which is 18g lighter than the charging compartment of Bose QC Earbuds "Big Shark". The charging chamber adopts a vertical structure, and the surface has been frosted on the matte surface, making the feel delicate and not easily grey. The upper cover is a magnetically-attracting and closure design, and the number of indicator lights has been reduced from 5 in the previous generation to 1. The appearance is very simple and in line with the aesthetics of young users.
In comparison, the appearance of the headphones is more "radical" than the charging case. Not only does the body shape have greatly slimmed, but the shark fin ear cup has also been replaced with the brand new Fit Kit ear suit. The headphones also maintain a round design style, but the lower half adopts a waist-hugging design, highlighting the outlined line structure, and the appearance has a strong sense of layering. The contrast between the matte texture of the headphone handle and the highlight texture of the cavity also makes the overall appearance more technological. In addition, considering the needs of users to use when using outside or during exercise, this headset also has the IPX4 waterproof level, which is completely fine to deal with rain splashes or sweat.
headphones still continue the oval sound outlet design, which can better fit the ear canal and form a comfortable seal. It is particularly worth mentioning that the iconic "shark fin" earcup is replaced by "stable ring" accessories. The stable ring is smaller and more concealed. The most intuitive feeling is that it no longer has the exaggerated bulge like shark fins, but adopts a double-layer structure similar to earplugs. According to the official statement, the new Fit Kit can improve the wearing comfort level, and we will talk about the specific wearing experience in the next experience.
Bose QC Earbuds and Bose QC Earbuds II appearance comparison
The user slots of the previous generation Bose QC Earbuds are mainly concentrated on the huge charging case. The design of the horizontal charging case is not only slightly bloated in size, but it is not convenient to put it outside the pocket. Since the upper cover uses a hook-type lock, it is necessary to press the button to open, and it is not easy to open smoothly with one-hand operation. In contrast, the headphone box of the Bose QC Earbuds II is much more "mainstream", adopting a conventional vertical structure and a magnetic upper cover design, which can be opened and closed with one hand. Although the wireless charging function of the charging box has been cancelled, in my opinion, this choice for improving convenience is worthy of recognition.
thousand ears, tailor-made wear/audit experience
Shark Fin ear cups have excellent wearing stability performance, from the earliest Bose IE2 to SoundSport Free and Bose QC Earbuds in the era of true wireless earphones, in product applications spanning more than ten years, "shark Fin" has not only won the recognition of many users, but has also gradually evolved into the iconic design of Bose earphones. However, due to its own functions and characteristics, true wireless headphones will not be too light in weight. The previous generation Bose QC Earbuds, as an example, weighed 8.5g in a single headset. Although the wearing stability under the support of shark fins is still very good, in order to support heavier headphones, the shark fins are made of hard materials. Even if three sizes of shark fin ear cuffs are provided, some tactile sensitive users still report that they will feel uncomfortable wearing them for a long time.The Fit Kit ear suit used by the QC Earbuds II divides the iconic shark fin structure into two and turns into a combination of earplugs and a solid ring. Three sets of earplugs of different sizes and a stable ring are included, and users can match them by themselves according to the shape of their ears to maximize the adaptability of the earphones. In terms of wearing, Fit Kit no longer relies on shark fins to lock the earphones in the earlobe, but uses a stable ring to fit the earplate to achieve the purpose of fixing. In addition, the stability ring adopts the same double-layer structure as the earplug, which is equivalent to an external earplug. After wearing it, you can clearly feel the sealing effect beyond ordinary earphones. Because the headphones are lighter, the weight is less than 7g and the Fit Kit ear-fitting suit makes the Bose QC Earbuds II more comfortable than the previous generation. The ears have almost no weight-bearing feeling, and they also remain as stable as shark fins when jogging and head-shaking.
In addition to the customized wearing experience, the Bose QC Earbuds II is also equipped with Bose CustomTune intelligent in-ear sound field tuning technology, creating accurate and personalized sound effects through multiple built-in microphones of the headphones and infrared sensor in the ear canal. The advantage of this is that the headphones can optimize the sound field in the ear for the user's ear canal structure, truly hear what the creator wants to express to the listener, and give the user's exclusive auditory effect and noise reduction effect based on the sound pattern feedback of the worn sound. The ultimate quietness brought by
precision noise reduction
Bose QC Earbuds II is the same as other Bose headphones. You need to download the "Bose Music" APP first. After the wizard is successfully connected, the APP will also have a special animation tutorial to teach you how to wear it more stably and how to detect the airtightness of the earbuds. The correct way to wear it can enable the headphones to achieve the best noise reduction effect. When you put on the headphones, the headphones sound the unique boot sound of the Bose noise-cancelling headphones. Then the built-in microphone will use this sound effect to measure the ear canal and calibrate the sound effect. The whole process is less than 1 second and will not affect the experience.
It is worth mentioning that even if the headset has been "slimmed", the gesture touch function is still completely preserved. Bose QC Earbuds II does not specifically distinguish the touch logic of the two earphones under the default settings. Both left and right ears can realize media control, call, volume adjustment and other functions at the same time, which is more convenient to use. However, due to the reduction in touch area, if the action amplitude is too small when sliding to adjust the headphone volume, it may be recognized as a noise reduction mode switching. It would be even better if the default volume adjustment headphone switching option can be set in "Quick Operation".
In terms of the most important noise reduction function, when I put on the Bose QC Earbuds II noise reduction headphones in the office, I felt like I was suddenly pulled into a silent world. At the noise reduction level of up to 10 levels, you can feel the rumbling sound of the air conditioner outlet and the sound of vehicles driving outside the window disappearing, and the voices around you are also significantly reduced to a level that the brain ignores. The only perceived sound is the thumping sound left by the finger pressing the keyboard. In the subway where the background noise is relatively noisy in our daily commute, in addition to the station broadcast, the impact sound in the car and the sharp high-frequency noise caused by the friction between the subway rim and the rail are all eliminated very cleanly. Compared with most noise-cancelling headphones that only have obvious noise reduction effects on low-frequency noise, this headphone is also very outstanding in mid-to-high-frequency noise reduction capabilities.
In addition, Bose Music App provides two default modes: noise cancellation and transparency and two custom modes. The noise reduction level of each mode can be designed according to the usage scenario. The headphones support in-ear detection. When you remove/re-carry the headphones, the audio will automatically pause/resum playback. When you remove the single headphones, you will automatically enter the transparent mode. The overall battery life of the headphones has been improved, and the use time of a single full time remains unchanged, all of which are 6 hours, but the additional charge times of the charging box have been increased to 3 times, and the total battery life can reach 24 hours.
Bose QC Earbuds II uses the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology. Compared with the previous Bluetooth 5.2, it mainly has lower latency, better anti-interference and power consumption performance.In terms of sound quality, the Bose QC Earbuds II is more delicate in high-frequency details than the Bose QC Earbuds, with a strong sense of low-frequency volume, and a fuller voice, which generally maintains the "Bose flavor". With the support of Bluetooth 5.3 technology, there is no out-of-synchronization of the audio and video when watching the video. The subjective delay performance is slightly better than that of the previous generation of products. For a noise-canceling headphone, this performance is completely enough for daily use.
summary: Noise cancellation flagship, the qualified successor of "Shark"
When we evaluated Bose's first true wireless noise cancellation headset, we were deeply impressed by its comfortable wearing experience and powerful noise cancellation performance. As the successor of Bose QC Earbuds, the performance of Bose QC Earbuds II can be said to meet our expectations, especially the update of the Fit Kit ear-fitting suit, which made us feel the comfortable wearing experience all-weather. ActiveSense noise dynamic sensing technology and CustomTune intelligent in-ear sound field tuning technology have been added to greatly optimize the listening experience in actual use while ensuring excellent noise reduction levels. Overall, the Bose QC Earbuds II may be the best true wireless noise-cancelling headphones you can buy at this stage.
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