Anker SoundBuds Curve vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

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In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Curve and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Anker SoundBuds Curve vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 23 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Anker SoundBuds Curve headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour - White
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount Ear-bud
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Curve.
Bluetooth Audio Codec aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Anker SoundBuds Curve are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 10 mm -
Features - Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
Noise Cancelling Yes - Anker SoundBuds Curve microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology cVc (clear Voice capture) by Qualcomm -
REMOTE CONTROL Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls 3-button remote Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 12.5 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Anker SoundBuds Curve lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hours -
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Anker SoundBuds Curve Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 3 pairs of memory foam ear tips (small, medium, large) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 18 months Limited warranty - 1 year
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