In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Slim+ 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 3rd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.079 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.826 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.921 cm | |
| Weight | 16 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Anker SoundBuds Slim+ headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
| Colour | Black | White | |
| Protection | IPX5, water-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | Ear-bud | |
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| 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 Slim+. |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | aptX | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
| Features | Bluetooth aptX technology | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, 3-button remote | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 7 hours | 6 hour(s) | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ 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 |
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| Charging Time | 1.5 hours | - | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Anker SoundBuds Slim+ | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of ear tips, 2 pairs of earhooks | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 18 months Technical support - lifetime |
Limited warranty - 1 year |
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