Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose Sport Open Earbuds

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

  • 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 Pro 3 leads Bose Sport Open Earbuds overall by 29 points (86 vs 57 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Apple AirPods Pro 3 has 8 vs 7 h; total battery life with case, where Bose Sport Open Earbuds has 29 vs 24 h; only Apple AirPods Pro 3 has spatial audio with head tracking; IP rating, where Apple AirPods Pro 3 has IP57 vs IP54; Bluetooth version, where Bose Sport Open Earbuds has Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads overall
Apple AirPods Pro 3 · 84 overall, #6 of 68
86
Bose Sport Open Earbuds · 62 overall, #59 of 68
57
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeApple AirPods Pro 3 8 vs 7 h
  • Total Battery Life with CaseBose Sport Open Earbuds 29 vs 24 h
  • Spatial Audio with Head TrackingApple AirPods Pro 3 only
  • IP RatingApple AirPods Pro 3 IP57 vs IP54
  • Bluetooth VersionBose Sport Open Earbuds Bluetooth 5.4 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

AirPods Pro 3 wins 4 of 6 categories · Sport Open Earbuds wins 1

CategoryAirPods Pro 3Sport Open EarbudsLead
Noise Cancelling
+100
Battery
Tie
Connectivity
+16
Build
+33
Audio
+92
Calls
+100

Physical Comparison

43.99 g5.55 g
AirPods Pro 3AirPods Pro 3

AirPods Pro 3 is 38 g (693%) heavier than AirPods Pro 3.

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
AirPods Pro 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
No

Noise Cancelling

Feature
AirPods Pro 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
N/A
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
AirPods Pro 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Battery Life per Charge
8 h14% more
7 h
Total Battery Life with Case
24 h
29 h21% more
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
AirPods Pro 3
Sport Open Earbuds
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
N/A
Yes

Calls

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

Build

Feature
AirPods Pro 3
Sport Open Earbuds
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
5.55 g
N/A
Case Weight
43.99 g
N/A

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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