Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 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 |
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| Colour | - | Triple black | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9.14 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hours | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| 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 |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 1 hour | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 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) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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