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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, AirPods Pro are a more suitable choice given their small size and sweatproof certification; they're good for on-the-go activities and have a higher score for use during exercise. AirPods Pro also feature wireless charging, a useful convenience. For longer listening sessions, the Bose 700 headphones, with better overall sound quality and comfort, are great for immersive audio experiences at home or in the office, enhanced by their superb active noise cancelling. They also provide a better experience for calls and meetings. Remember that the Bose 700 are bulkier and less portable but offer a wired connection option. However, if you're looking for a more affordable yet high-quality option and find the in-ear form factor acceptable, the AirPods Pro could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose 700
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.5
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.4
8.3
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods Pro is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$299
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Bose 700 costs $299.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.1
5.3
The Bose 700 and Apple Airpods Pro are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
7.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
TV and Video
5.7
5.6
The Apple Airpods Pro and Bose 700 are both poor for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Apple Airpods Pro and Bose 700 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro and Bose 700 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Bose 700 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro | Bose 700 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $299 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | June 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 20 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 263 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
Bose 700
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Adam Molina | June 2023
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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