Bose Soundsport Free Vs. Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating is read as, the first value 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 Bose SoundSport Free, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -7.6g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Bose SoundSport Free are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers The Bose SoundSport Free sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), and Bose SoundSport Free have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 1mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. The Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.

A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 14 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery.

It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 1 hours Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6, more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

The Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them. The Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Bose SoundSport Free come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.