I’ll explain how I reached my conclusion by comparing two true wireless earbuds (Bose SoundSport Free vs. Apple AirPods) while evaluating six categories: sound, software, fit, design, battery, and exercise compatibility.

They're not exactly affordable at $200, but you're getting your money's worth.

Unlike Apple AirPods 2, Jaybird X4 and Bose SoundSport are designed to withstand water splashes, sweat, rain and etc. Luke Filipowicz.

But on the bright side, they are stylish and attractive and looks every bit modern.The key feature of the Sony WX-1000XM3 is its touch-sensitive controls. That’s pretty cool if you’ve got an iPhone, but there are some drawbacks to the Powerbeats Pro on Android — namely that they don’t tell you how much battery is left in your phone’s screen. Bose SoundSport vs Jaybird X4: Verdict. The open design and the sweat resistance are also a plus for working out.Beats has the edge when it comes to battery life: 8 hours compared to 6 hours on the Bose. The SoundSport Wireless are truly wireless earbuds that are a bit better for working out since they do not have a cable to hinder your movements. Which sets of controls you prefer are totally up to you, but we put them as equal.The Powerbeats Pro do have one small technical advantage for iOS users, which is that Apple’s H1 chip inside the headphones enables you to verbally ask for Siri and Apple’s voice assistant, no buttons required. The Bose SoundSport Free … The audio quality is lower than the Bose, and the design of the earbuds lets a lot of outside sound into your ears while listening.The differences come down to battery life, connection style, and water-resistant categories.A big win for the AirPods is their Apple-specific features thanks to the H1 chip. Gen) vs. Bose SoundSport Wireless. Beats also charges faster. However, the battery life could be better and the bulky design isn't everyone's cup of tea.Bose's biggest advantage on specs is its IPX4 water resistance rating, meaning it's sweat-resistant giving you the peace of mind you need to know you can break a sweat at the gym with the earbuds getting damaged. The case for the AirPods clocks in at an impressive extra 24 hours of battery, while the Bose SoundSport Free's only offer about 10 hours. Loves playing games from all eras, and still has a working Atari 2600 in his basement. Previously she worked as an IT Analyst at TCS, but she found her calling elsewhere.However, the WF-1000XM3 is not water-resistant, and the carry case is on the bigger side. 23 Nov 2019 Superior Sound Bose SoundSport Free. Thankfully, a single charge adds three cycles of battery life.But should you decide that you can live with that, it should not be hard enough to decide which earphones suit your needs the most.There are more than 8.2 billion Bluetooth products in the world.Both Bose and Sony have quite a good reputation for the audio performance of its accessories, and as per the reviews so far, the WF-1000XM3 and the SoundSport Free are no different.