Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
85 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
Bose
86 Overall Score
Scores
Fitness
Travel
Budget
Calls
Commute
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XXS, XS, S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.08 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive Audio | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | — |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Android & iOS | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP57 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Apple AirPods Pro 3 wins 3 specs while Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 wins 2.