Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height 15.2 cm 3.079 cm
Width 16.5 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 1.91 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 63.8 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour - White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 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 5.0
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietControl 30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
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 QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details - 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
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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