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7.2Noise control & calls5.4
8.9Battery6.0
4.2Build & features2.3
Why is TE-J2 better than QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen)?
- Battery life12 h vs 8 h+50%
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): No
- Total with charging case52 h vs 32 h+65%
- LDACYes · QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen): No
- Earbud weight (each)5.5 g vs 10 g+82%
Why is QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) better than TE-J2?
QuietComfort Earbuds (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | — | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | — | 3 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 8 h |
| Total with charging case | 52 h | 32 h |
| Charging time | 1.5 h | 1.5 h |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | Yes | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | Yes | No |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 5.5 g | 10 g |
| Protection rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
