The perfect partner for those long days with hours of endless post production in the studio or for the long-haul flight for your next international assignment or destination wedding, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II claim to offer the world’s best noise cancellation of any headphone, along with an unprecedented listening experience as a result of each earbud performing based on the shape of one’s ears.
One of the more significant features of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is the CustomTune sound calibration technology which makes its debut. The technology involves a proprietary tone being played each time the buds are placed in one’s ears, and a microphone inside the earbud measures the ear canal’s acoustic response. The information is then used to precisely tailor both audio and noise cancellation performance.
The buds feature a new design with each one roughly a third smaller than the predecessor, and weighing less than 7 grams. Also included is an Eartip Fit Kit featuring a new two-piece system with interchangeable stability bands and eartips for even greater personalisation. To ensure an ideal fit, a Fit Test, available in the Bose Music app, checks for an accurate seal by using the same tone employed by the CustomTune sound calibration to check for leaking sound, so the QC Earbuds II can deliver the best personalised audio and noise cancellation performance.
The personalisation provided by CustomTune also has another feature: Aware Mode with ActiveSense. Using this allows improved transparency which allow your surroundings to pass through the earbuds sounding as natural and lifelike as possible. The technology detects loud disruptions nearby, and ActiveSense responds with the right level of noise cancellation. The QC Earbuds II use four microphones in each bud — one on the inside and three on the outside — to sense, measure, and send unwanted noise to a proprietary electronic chip loaded with an exclusive algorithm.
Compatible with both Apple and Android devices, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II feature improved voice pickup enabled by an updated noise removal algorithm and include Bluetooth 5.3 capability, have an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance, and work with a mobile device’s built-in voice assistant. The buds offer up to six hours of battery life with three additional charges provided by the case. The case can fully charge the buds in one hour, while a quick 20-minute charge provides up to two hours of playback. The case itself fully recharges in three hours via USB-C.
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