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Earbud comparison

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Apple AirPods Pro 3

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

Compared products
01Selected Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II In-ear design uses sealing ear tips. 6.24 g per earbud. Up to 24 hours with the case. Bluetooth 5.3 connection. Noise cancellation for listening. KSh 35,000In Stock Add to cart	02 Apple AirPods Pro 3 In-ear design uses sealing ear tips. 5.55 g. Uses USB-C for charging. Noise cancellation for listening. Up to 24 hours with the case. KSh 32,500In Stock Add to cart

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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better buy: it lasts longer per charge (8 hours) and has better water and dust protection (IP57) and virtual surround sound.

Weight

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: 6.24 g per earbud
Apple AirPods Pro 3: 5.55 grams

Controls

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Apple AirPods Pro 3: Press once to play or pause media

Water resistance

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: IPX4 water and dust resistance
Apple AirPods Pro 3: IP57 water and dust resistance

Software

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: Works with the Bose Music app
Apple AirPods Pro 3: Built into supported Apple operating systems

Microphones

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: 4 per earbud (8 Total)
Apple AirPods Pro 3: Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

20 minutes provides up to 2 hours.
IPX4 water and dust resistance.
Works with the Bose Music app.
Weighs 6.24 g per earbud.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Rated for up to 8 hours per charge (vs 6).
IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
Wireless charging.
Virtual surround sound.
Lower price: KSh 32,500 (vs KSh 35,000).
Supports spatial audio.

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Priority	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Fit	Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L	Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
Weight	6.24 g per earbud	5.55 grams
Battery life	Up to 24 hours with the case	Up to 24 hours with the case
Controls	Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes	Press once to play or pause media
Noise cancellation	Noise cancellation for listening	Noise cancellation for listening
Connections	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistance	IPX4 water and dust resistance	IP57 water and dust resistance
Charging	20 minutes provides up to 2 hours	5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Software	Works with the Bose Music app	Built into supported Apple operating systems
Microphones	4 per earbud (8 Total)	Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone
App support	Bose Music app	Built into supported Apple operating systems
Transparency / ambient mode	Aware mode with ActiveSense	Adaptive Audio, transparency mode
Case type	Charging case	MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Case features	Protective charging case	Includes a speaker for use with Find My

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Brand	Bose	Apple
Model	QuietComfort Earbuds II	AirPods Pro 3
Announced	2022	2025
Type	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds	True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Weight	6.24g per earbud	5.55 grams
Dimensions	—	30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Battery Life	Up to 6 hours; up to 24 hours with charging case	Up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
Charging Time	1 hour earbuds; 3 hours case	—
Fast Charging	20 minutes provides up to 2 hours	5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging Port	USB-C (case)	USB-C
Wireless Charging	No	Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Connection	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Range	9m	—
App Support	Bose Music app	Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app
Connector	—	Wireless audio connection
Cable Length	—	No audio cable included

Features

Features specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Special Features	CustomTune sound calibration; ActiveSense	Live Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection
Voice Assistant	—	Siri
Sensors	—	Skin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Audio Codecs	AAC, SBC	—
Active Noise Cancellation	Adjustable ANC with CustomTune	Yes
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Aware mode with ActiveSense	Adaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness
Microphones	4 per earbud (8 Total)	Dual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Drivers	—	Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Spatial Audio	—	Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Audio Features	—	Custom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalized Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Adaptive EQ; Studio-quality audio recording; Vent system for pressure equalization; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Case Type	Charging case	MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Case Battery Life	Included in the total battery-life figures above	Up to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Case Charging	USB-C	Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector
Case Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C
Case Wireless Charging	No	Yes
Case Features	Protective charging case	Includes a speaker for use with Find My
Case Dimensions	—	47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm
Case Weight	—	43.99 grams
Case Water & Dust Resistance	—	IP57

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Controls	Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes	Press once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between listening modes; Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Water & Dust Resistance	IPX4 earbuds	Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case
Ear Tips / Ear Cushions	Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L	Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Headphones / Earbuds	QuietComfort Earbuds II earbuds	AirPods Pro 3
Charging Case	Charging case	MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Charging Cable	USB-C charging cable	USB-C charge cable sold separately
Audio Cable	True wireless design	Not included
Ear Tips / Accessories	Bose Fit Kit: ear tips and stability bands, S/M/L	Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
Documentation	Quick start and safety documentation	Documentation

Similarities

Both have active noise cancellation.
Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
Both charge over USB-C.
Both connect over Bluetooth.
Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
Both use up to 24 hours with the case.

In summary

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better buy for almost everyone, with longer rated battery life and better water and dust protection.

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