Bose QuietComfort vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietComfort vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietComfort Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
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)
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Bose QuietComfort Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bose QuietComfort Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Features Touch control -
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)
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
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
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)
Included Accessories 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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