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Apple AirPods vs Bose SoundSport Wireless

    0.65 in
    1.59 in
    Apple AirPods Headphones
    Apple AirPods
      0.98 in
      1.2 in
      Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones
      Bose SoundSport Wireless
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      - / 5
      3.8 / 5
      7
      7 editorial reviews
      Sporty fans of Bose's audio wear finally have a wireless in-ear option for their music needs while working out.. Read more at straitstimes.com.Read more
      “Fitness abhors a wire” is a quote I just made up, but it makes a lot of sense. The last thing you want to deal with is wire snaking from your head and getting tangled up in the intricate movements a quick run, a downward dog, or some dumbbell curls....Read more
      The sweat-resistant version of Bose's popular in-ear headphone has come in a few different variations over the years. Here's our full review of the current model.Read more
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      User rating
      11
      4.5 out of 5
      11 user ratings
      5 stars
      		63 %
      4 stars
      		18 %
      3 stars
      		18 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      3
      4.0 out of 5
      3 user ratings
      5 stars
      		66 %
      4 stars
      		0 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		33 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

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      Sound Output
      Stereo
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      Stereo
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      Style
      In-Ear
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      In-Ear
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      Connectivity technology
      Wireless
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      Wireless
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      Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)
      yes
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      yes
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      Sound

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      Impedance
      23.0 Ω
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      N/A
      Sensitivity
      109.0 dB
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      N/A
      Frequency range
      5 - 21000
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      N/A
      Driver technology
      Dynamic
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      Dynamic
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      Microphone

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      Microphone type
      Built-in microphone
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      In-line microphone
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      Design

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      Colour of product
      White
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      • Black
      • Black,Blue
      • Grey,White,Yellow
      • Yellow
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      Acoustic design
      Half opened
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      Closed
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      Control type
      Touch
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      In-line control
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      Attachment type
      Ear canal
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      Earloop/Ear conch
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      Category
      Travel and Commuting
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      Sport
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      Foldable
      yes
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      N/A
      Body Material
      N/A
      Silicone
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      Water resistant
      N/A
      yes
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      Dimensions

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      Width
      0.65 in
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      0.98 in
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      Depth
      0.71 in
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      1.2 in
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      Height
      1.59 in
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      1.2 in
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      Weight
      0.14 oz
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      0.81 oz
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      Features

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      Buttons
      • Answer button
      • Keyguard
      • Next song
      • Previous song
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      • Bluetooth pairing
      • Next song
      • Play/Pause
      • Previous song
      • PTT
      • Volume
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      Carrying case
      yes
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      yes
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      Noise-canceling
      N/A
      no
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      Playback controls
      N/A
      yes
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      FM radio
      N/A
      yes
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      NFC
      N/A
      yes
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      Connectivity

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      Inputs Supported
      Bluetooth
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      Bluetooth
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      Bluetooth version
      5.0
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      4.2
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      Bluetooth profile
      A2DP
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      • HFP
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
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      Bluetooth codec
      • AAC
      • SBC
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      SBC
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      Wireless connection
      Bluetooth
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      Bluetooth
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      USB
      no
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      yes
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      Other connectors
      Apple Lightning
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      N/A
      Multi Point connection
      no
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      yes
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      Audio streaming via bluetooth
      N/A
      • A2DP
      • AVRCP
      • HFP
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      Wireless range
      N/A
      10
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      Type of USB connector
      N/A
      Micro-USB
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      Power

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      Battery operated
      yes
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      yes
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      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
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      Lithium-Ion
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      Battery Life
      5.0 h
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      6.0 h
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      Talk time
      3.0 h
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      6.0 h
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      Charging via USB
      no
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      yes
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      Charging case
      yes
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      yes
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      Battery recharge time
      N/A
      2.0 h
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