Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Apple AirPods (1st generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Apple AirPods (1st generation). 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Apple AirPods (1st generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 1st generation
Height 15.2 cm 4.05 cm
Width 16.5 cm 1.65 cm
Depth 1.91 cm 1.8 cm
Weight 63.8 g 4 g Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Bose QuietControl 30 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
Lightning cable - detachable
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Sensors - Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 10 hour(s) -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods (1st generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable Charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
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