Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) and Bose QuietComfort. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Bose QuietComfort Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 40 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 - Blue stone | Triple black | Soapstone
Body Material - Plastic, polymer
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 9.144 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Bose QuietComfort 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
Features Apple H1 chip ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Bose QuietComfort microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, ANC mode
CABLE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Features - Touch control
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity - 122 mAh
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Bose QuietComfort lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time - 2 hours
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Bose QuietComfort
Included Accessories Lightning cable, wireless charging case 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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