In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Bose Sport Earbuds. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose Sport Earbuds |
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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 | Earphone: 2.66 cm x 2.09 cm x 1.87 cm / 6.75 g | |
Colour | - | Triple black | Glacier White | Baltic blue | |
Body Material | - | Plastic, metal | |
Protection | IPX4 | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
Design | - | Sports | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 9 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose Sport Earbuds |
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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 5.0 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | - | |
Features | Apple H1 chip | Voice control, Auto Play, Auto Pause |
MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose Sport Earbuds |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Beamforming | |
Microphones Included | 2 | 2 | Both headphones have a built-in microphone. |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose Sport Earbuds |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, play/pause, skip track |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose Sport Earbuds |
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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 Sport Earbuds |
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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 Sport Earbuds |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 63 mAh | |
Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 5 hour(s) | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose Sport Earbuds. |
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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Charging Time | - | 2 hours | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
Included Qty | - | 2 |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Bose Sport Earbuds |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |