Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

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Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd 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 / 40 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 - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9.14 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Features Apple H1 chip ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume
CABLE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Features - Touch control
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 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 with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Charging Time - 1 hour
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Included Accessories Lightning cable, wireless charging case 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 -
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