Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
96 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietControl QuietControl 30
Bose
38 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Travel
Fitness
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Bose QuietControl QuietControl 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | neckband |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.02 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 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 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Android & iOS | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
Bose QuietControl QuietControl 30
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (79th percentile)
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
- Below average build (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple AirPods Pro 3
No current pricing available
Bose QuietControl QuietControl 30
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
