Bose QuietComfort 35 vs Apple Airpods Max

Technichal specifications

Bose QuietComfort 35

Apple Airpods Max

Type

Over-ear

Connectivity

Bluetooth and NFC, with an optional cable for wired use

Bluetooth 5.0

Battery life

20 h (wireless mode) 40 h (wired mode)

20 hours

Charge time

2.25 hours

2 hours

Charging method

USB

Lightning to USB-C

Wireless range

Up to 10 meters

Up to 9 meters

Latency

Moderate

Low

Batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Driver info

40mm

40mm Apple-designed dynamic driver

Physical specifications

Bose QuietComfort 35

Apple Airpods Max

Weight

235 grams

385 grams

Dimensions

170×180×79 mm

169x187x84 mm

Materials

Plastic

Anodized aluminum ear cups, stainless steel frame, and memory foam ear cushions

Color options

Black, Silver

Space Gray, Silver, Sky Blue, Green, Pink

Mute button

Touch controls

Yes

Accessories

Carrying case, 3.5mm audio cable, USB charging cable

Smart case, Lightning to USB-C cable

Cable length

1.2m audio cable

N/A

Water/sweat resistence

N/A

Microphone

Bose QuietComfort 35

Apple Airpods Max

Type

Built-in

N/A

Directionality

Omnidirectional

Beamforming

Frequency response

N/A

Sensitivity

N/A

AI features

Advanced noise reduction

Speaker

Bose QuietComfort 35

Apple Airpods Max

Frequency range

20 Hz - 20 kHz

10 Hz - 20 kHz

Mono/stereo audio

Stereo

Transparency mode

Yes

AI features

Virtual Surround Sound: Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive sound. Spatial Audio Capabilities: Supported, providing a 3D audio experience with compatible content.

Popularity and rating

Bose QuietComfort 35

Apple Airpods Max

Brand popularity

High

Model popularity

Very High

High

Comfort rating

Very High

High

Sound quality rating

High

Very High

Durability rating

High

Medium to High

Comfort for long wear

Very High

High