Bose A30
Bose
49 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
Apple
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Bose A30 | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 150 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Bose A30 Bluetooth Aviation Headset - Lightweight Comfortable Design, Adjustable ANR and Noise Cancelling Microphone, [Dual Plug] – Black | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Range | — | 15.199999809265137 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 20 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bose A30
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average sound (17th percentile)17th %ile
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Bose A300.038score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A0.211score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A offers 5.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
