Bose SoundSport vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Bose SoundSport and Apple AirPods (3rd generation). 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

Bose SoundSport vs. Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 23 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Bose SoundSport headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Aqua | Black | Citron | Charcoal black | Neon blue | Frost | Power red | Blue | Orange | Green -
Body Material Plastic -
Earpad Material Silicone -
Protection Weatherproof, sweat-resistant IPX4
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Bose SoundSport.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Features - Apple H1 chip
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Beamforming
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Cable Type Headphones cable - 55 cm USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hours -
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 1 -
WIRELESS LINK Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Connector Type USB -
OTHERS Bose SoundSport Apple AirPods (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, 3 pairs of ear tips, USB charging cable Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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