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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and noise cancellation for travel or crowded places, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are the better choice, as they offer superior noise isolation and are highly rated for use during exercise and air travel. However, they are more expensive and have a shorter battery life compared to the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds. The Raycons offer a slightly longer overall battery life and are more budget-friendly, but they may not match the sound quality and features such as active noise cancelling that you get with the Bose. If gaming or watching TV is a higher priority, the Raycons have better scores in those areas, suggesting lower latency that is desirable for such activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Good for music
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds
Good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.4/10
6.4/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is good for music, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Gaming
5.5/10
7.2/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
4.6/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Raycon The Everyday Earbuds are both poor for phone calls, though the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
4.9/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is poor.
TV and Video
6.2/10
7.2/10
The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
6.5/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds is only fair.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Raycon The Everyday Earbuds has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$73
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Raycon The Everyday Earbuds costs $73.
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
"Sure, every influencer owns these buds. They’re still pretty good. In this price range, getting anything that seals well in your ears for good soundstage, doesn’t sound like trash, and won’t immediately break is a huge win. The Everyday Buds tick all of those boxes for me, and I intend to use them at least nearly every day; I go to the gym on alternating evenings. Damn it, YouTube. You've cost me good money again."
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About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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