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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Bluetooth
    2. Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    3. Wired
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless vs Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless
Apple AirPods (2nd generation)

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Apr 19, 2024 07:04 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Apr 19, 2024 06:39 PM

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Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless Picture
Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless Picture

Variants

  • SoundSport Free (Black)
  • SoundSport Free (Bright Orange)
  • SoundSport Free (Midnight Blue)
  • SoundSport Free Amazon Exclusive (Ultraviolet)
  • AirPods (2nd generation) (With charging case)
  • AirPods (2nd generation) (With wireless charging case)

Our Verdict

Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless

Apple AirPods (2nd generation) Truly Wireless

The Bose SoundSport Free Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Apple AirPods (2nd generation). The Bose have a much more neutral sound profile and deliver audio much more consistently between different people. They have a more stable fit, and you also get a better control scheme with volume control. However, they take a lot of time to charge for truly wireless earbuds, and they have a fairly short wireless range. Their case is also very bulky and doesn't support wireless charging like the Apple.

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