Bose QuietControl 30 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bose QuietControl 30 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height 15.2 cm 3.09 cm
Width 16.5 cm 2.18 cm
Depth 1.91 cm 2.4 cm
Weight 63.8 g 5.3 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Bose QuietControl 30 headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g
Colour - White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
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
MICROPHONE Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, skip track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Audio cable - 20.3 cm
USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
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 Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Bose QuietControl 30 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
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
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
WIRELESS LINK Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
OTHERS Bose QuietControl 30 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging cable 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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