Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g
Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g
Colour - Triple black
Body Material - Plastic
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9.14 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Features Apple H1 chip ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off Volume
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hours Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1 hour
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Included Accessories 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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