Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Apple
94 Overall Score
vs
Bose SoundSport
Bose
46 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation | Bose SoundSport | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | S, M & L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Impedance | 140 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | BOSE SoundSport Wireless Headphones, Black (Renewed) |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | Bluetooth |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Bose SoundSport
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (75th percentile)
- Strong build (73rd percentile)
- Strong mic (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average battery (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average sound (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3rd Generation
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.