Bose SoundSport Pulse vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Pulse and Apple AirPods (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 SoundSport Pulse vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height 2.79 cm 3.079 cm
Width 2.29 cm 1.826 cm
Depth 3.05 cm 1.921 cm
Weight 64 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Bose SoundSport Pulse headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Protection Weatherproof, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
Tracking Data Heart rate -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Features - Apple H1 chip
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Headphones cable - 53.3 cm
USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Pulse.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 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
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, clothing clip Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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