Detailed comparison and review of Bose QuietComfort and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
Weight | - | 4.28 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | 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 |
Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
Colour | Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone | White | |
Body Material | Plastic, polymer | - | |
Protection | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9.144 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bose QuietComfort have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). |
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 | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Features | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
MICROPHONE | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Microphones Included | 4 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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FEATURES | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Features | Touch control | - | |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Battery Type | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Capacity | 122 mAh | - | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | 2 hours | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes | |
Included Qty | 2 | - |
OTHERS | Bose QuietComfort | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | IPX4 | - | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |