Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with a difference of 3.94g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.7mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Highest Frequency

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 12 hours

Charge Time

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Has Aac

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.5g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.3mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	6hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	30hours
	charge time	2hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included