Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Bose QuietComfort. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 1st generation | - | |
| Height | 4.05 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Earbud: 2.59 cm x 2.69 cm x 3.91 cm / 8.5 g Charging case: 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.18 cm |
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| Colour | - | Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic, polymer | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Sports | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9.144 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Acoustic Noise Cancelling | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Features | - | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 122 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 6 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Bose QuietComfort |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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