Bose Inspire XP1
Bose
64 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple
95 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Fitness
Travel
Calls
Gaming
Music
Specifications
| Bose Inspire XP1 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | — | XXS, XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | — | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | Adaptive Audio |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 45 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Voice assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Bose Inspire XP1
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Bose Inspire XP10.715score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Pro 30.477score per dollar
Bose Inspire XP1 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Pro 3
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 36 specs.
