Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling
Bose
70 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Calls
Music
Studio
Specifications
| Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Protein Leather | memory foam |
| Headband | Metal, Plastic | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Legendary noise cancellation - Seal yourself in with high-fidelity audio, eliminate distractions, and dive deep into your music. | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP, BLE | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 0.9909999966621399 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 24 hrs★ | 20 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 2.5 Hours | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Bose app | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Over-Ear Active Noise-Canceling
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average comfort (16th percentile)16th %ile
Apple AirPods Max Midnight
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average comfort (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max Midnight
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.