Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Bose QuietComfort. 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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g 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
Colour White Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone
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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose QuietComfort.
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones 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 Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
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 (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi Qi
Charging Time - 2 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop 3 pairs of ear tips, wireless charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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