Bose SoundSport Pulse vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Bose SoundSport Pulse and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). 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

Bose SoundSport Pulse vs. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 2nd generation
Height 2.79 cm 3.09 cm
Width 2.29 cm 2.18 cm
Depth 3.05 cm 2.4 cm
Weight 64 g 5.3 g Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are lighter than Bose SoundSport Pulse headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g
Colour - White
Protection Weatherproof, moisture-resistant, sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 9 m -
Tracking Data Heart rate -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) 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
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency
CABLE Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - 30.5 cm
Headphones cable - 53.3 cm
USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Pulse 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 SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Bose SoundSport Pulse.
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
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Pulse Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, clothing clip 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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