Bose Sport Open Earbuds vs Apple AirPods 4

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple AirPods 4 has a newer model: Apple AirPods 5 →

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Apple AirPods 4 and Bose Sport Open Earbuds are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Bose Sport Open Earbuds has 7 vs 5 h; only Bose Sport Open Earbuds has wireless charging case; only Apple AirPods 4 has spatial audio with head tracking; Bluetooth version, where Bose Sport Open Earbuds has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Apple AirPods 4 and Bose Sport Open Earbuds are closely matched
Apple AirPods 4 · 59 overall, #60 of 68
64
Bose Sport Open Earbuds · 62 overall, #59 of 68
60
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeBose Sport Open Earbuds 7 vs 5 h
  • Wireless Charging CaseBose Sport Open Earbuds only
  • Spatial Audio with Head TrackingApple AirPods 4 only
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Sport Open Earbuds Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

AirPods 4 wins 4 of 6 categories · Sport Open Earbuds wins 2

CategorySport Open EarbudsAirPods 4Lead
Noise Cancelling
+30
Battery
+25
Connectivity
+16
Build
+28
Audio
+92
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

32.3 g4.3 g
AirPods 4AirPods 4

AirPods 4 is 28 g (651%) heavier than AirPods 4.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
AirPods 4
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
No
Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
AirPods 4
Active Noise Cancelling
N/A
No
Transparency Mode
N/A
No

Battery

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
AirPods 4
Battery Life per Charge
7 h40% more
5 h
Total Battery Life with Case
29 h
30 h3% more
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
No

Connectivity

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
AirPods 4
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
N/A

Calls

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
AirPods 4
Microphones per Earbud
N/A
3

Build

Feature
Sport Open Earbuds
AirPods 4
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
N/A
4.3 g
Case Weight
N/A
32.3 g

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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