In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Surge 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 Surge | 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 | - | 4.28 g | |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
Colour | Black | 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 Surge | 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 Surge. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | - | |
Impedance | 16 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 6 mm | - | |
Features | Magnetic ear buds | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
MICROPHONE | Anker SoundBuds Surge | 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 Surge | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Anker SoundBuds Surge | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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FEATURES | Anker SoundBuds Surge | 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 | |
Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Anker SoundBuds Surge | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Battery Type | Rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
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 hour(s) | - | |
Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Anker SoundBuds Surge | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |